A recent federal court ruling found that Google violated antitrust laws to maintain an illegal search engine monopoly. While a landmark decision, it is just the tip of the iceberg, exposing a deeper, underlying issue plaguing America’s innovation ecosystem…. Read More »
Imagine working for decades pioneering a new technology — a more energy-efficient lightbulb, say, or a new life-saving medical device — only to have your invention stolen and released on the market without your permission. Luckily, you… Read More »
American innovation is under attack. Across the country, it’s increasingly difficult for startups to protect their inventions from large companies that want to steal them. It’s up to Congress and the new administration to fix the situation… Read More »
A potent mix of bureaucratic red tape and adverse court rulings is deterring U.S. startups and small businesses from investing in cutting-edge technologies — slowing our tech progress just when America needs to sprint to stay ahead… Read More »
From novel vaccine- and bio-preservation techniques to emergency response drones, America’s universities are hard at work developing the technologies of tomorrow. The science behind many innovations we take for granted today, like high-definition television and Google’s search… Read More »
In his second inaugural address, President Trump declared, “Americans are explorers, builders, innovators, entrepreneurs and pioneers.” Perhaps so, but right now, Americans’ freedom to innovate is impeded by patent predators enabled by the federal bureaucracy. America stands at… Read More »
Modern Minnesota was built on innovation, from refrigerated trucks and Post-it notes to Spam — the tasty kind, not the kind threatening to clog your email. For your inbox problem, you’ll want to check out the tech… Read More »
From a family-owned coffee shop on Main Street with a unique brewing method to a tech startup working out of a garage in Silicon Valley, entrepreneurs across America rely on a key fundamental principle: the ability to… Read More »
A brutally divisive election is finally over, and members of Congress return to Washington to tackle their lengthy to-do list. Fortunately, there are plenty of areas for the parties to work together. On Nov. 14, for instance,… Read More »
The U.S. patent system is a cornerstone of economic growth and technological advancement, particularly for small businesses, start-ups, and independent inventors. But the system has been weakened over the years due to a series of court decisions… Read More »
