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Avoid Patent Licensing Landmines

Without a good strategy, buying a patent license can go terribly wrong. Inventors Digest has some advice to help you avoid common problems. #1 – Believing a term sheet will protect your interests A term sheet a brief document outlining the terms and conditions of a business agreement. But it’s just the start. A formal, […]

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Job Hunting? Play A Facebook Game

When most people think about trying to find a job that interests them, they don’t usually look toward computer games for inspiration. However, the Marriott Hotel has a different idea. According to The Washington Post, they have created a Facebook game that allows players to perform different jobs inside the hotel. The first version of

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Future Of Cars: Volkswagen Aqua

Metro.co.uk: The all-terrain vehicle, which has a top speed of 100kph (62mph) and works like a hovercraft, can move seamlessly between different surfaces. Designer Yuhan Zhang created the Volkswagen Aqua for a competition sponsored by the German car manufacturer. He gave it four fans and airbags to make it hover, a large front window and

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Made in China: Human Milk from Cows

NewsCore: Chinese scientists have genetically modified dairy cows to produce human breast milk, and hope to be selling it in supermarkets within three years. The milk produced by the transgenic cows is identical to the human variety, with the same immune-boosting and antibacterial qualities as breast milk, scientists at China’s Agricultural University in Beijing said.

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Lighting Up Computer Keyboards

All Clinton Fleenor wanted to do was light up his computer keyboard. He never could have expected his idea to be picked up by Quirky and showcased on the Home Shopping Network. However, that is exactly what has happened, reports Richmond Times-Dispatch. The result is the Mantis, a battery-powered clip-on light that can be used

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