Asia getting patent police

Apple patents biometric emergency 911 calls with fingerprint » Jul 18, 2017 ...Users could use unusual combinations, like "pinky-ring-pinky," to look like they are unlocking their phone while also calling the police, the patent said. Unfortunately, this technology isn't available yet, and may never be. Not all patented technologies are put to use — indeed, the filing mentions headphone... Cnbc.com

This 32-year-old state senator is trying to get patent trolls out of ... » Jul 14, 2017 ...When the internet security company Cloudflare decided to engage in all-out war with what it views as a “dangerous new breed of patent troll,” it found a receptive audience with Eric Lesser, who became the youngest state senator in Massachusetts when elected to office in 2014. Senator Lesser, now a... Techcrunch.com

Apple's latest approved patent could disable your camera - NY Daily ... » Jun 29, 2016 ...The iPhone of the future might be one where you're blocked from filming police or anyone who doesn't want a camera on them. Nydailynews.com

Amazon wants to build tiny drones that could be police sidekicks » Nov 2, 2016 ...In the near future as envisioned by Amazon, little drones will sit on the shoulders of police officers like parrots on a pirate. The company earlier this month patented the design for a tiny drone that, according to the patent filing, would be useful for a range of everyday tasks, but perhaps particularly useful for... Mashable.com

How to file a patent in Singapore I » Jun 1, 2006 ...In the first part of this series, I will explain what is patentable and what is not and the patent system Singapore follows as compared to the rest of the world. What is a ...Usually, the patent is granted for 20 years subject to an annual renewable fee payable from the end of the 4th year from the date of filing. Techinasia.com

Patent Protection in South-East Asia | Your IP Insider » Sep 1, 2016 ...This blog post will explain the patent application process and discuss alternative and oftentimes faster routes for obtaining patents in South-East Asia via using the Patent Cooperation ....In these countries, patent owners may use a police raid procedures to bring an immediate stop to the infringement. Youripinsider.eu

Bomb detectors similar to fake devices get patents in Romania, the ... » Mar 3, 2014 ...Bomb detectors similar to fake devices sold by a fraudulent Somerset businessman have been patented by a Romanian company, the BBC has learned. Police say Mira Telecom had links to Jim McCormick, who was jailed for 10 years for fraud for selling devices modelled on novelty golf ball finders. Bbc.com

Patent Protection in South-East Asia » Obtaining patent protection is a crucial aspect of business in the modern global economy. Increasingly, the economic strength and growth potential of a company is being assessed by its patent portfolio. Companies owning patents and doing or planning to do business in South-. East Asia, and wishing to create long-term... Southeastasia-iprhelpdesk.eu

The case against patenting your brilliant invention » Sep 16, 2015 ...You've just invented the greatest product known to mankind—or at least you think so. And you know that you must quickly protect this brilliant idea with a patent because someone will surely steal it if you don't, right? Maybe not. For lone inventors, patenting may not be necessary at every step of the... Cnbc.com

Xiaomi, Huawei, and Others Seek Tech Patent Infringement Fees ... » Jul 7, 2016 ...Asia Is Getting Its Own Patent Police ...In June it bought about 1,500 wireless, cloud, and multimedia patents from Microsoft for an undisclosed price. ...Xiaomi is among a growing number of Chinese companies—PC maker Lenovo, screen maker BOE, appliance maker Midea—“looking to get their hands... Bloomberg.com