Defending Breakthrough Innovations – Protecting University Patents at the ITC

Many universities recognize the value of their patent portfolios and the need to protect their intellectual property rights from unlicensed and unfair use. When licensing negotiations break down, universities generally seek to enforce their rights in U.S. district courts, but overlook a potentially more favorable forum: the United States International Trade Commission (ITC). The ITC…

What Do You Know About The Black Panther Party? by Alex Harrison

As I become more intentional about reading literature centered around making education for Black students more purposeful, I have been fascinated with The Black Panther Party. Admittedly, I was only familiar with the organization based on what I had heard in the media about The Panthers being radical and wreaking havoc. Conversely, I arrived at…

Chip Manufacturers’ Order Books Still ‘Very Full’, Taiwan’s Economy Minister Says

Taiwan’s chip manufacturing companies’ order books are still “very full”, the country’s Economy Minister said on Wednesday. The revelation from the minister came on the heels of a significantly weaker-than-expected business outlook by memory-chip firm Micron last Thursday, which raised concerns that the industry was turning towards a down cycle, driving down…Read More

eToro Crypto Trading Firm’s Acquisition Deal With FinTech V Called Off, Here’s Why

eToro, the stocks and crypto trading platform is not being acquired by the special purpose acquisition company FinTech V. The proposed merger was initially announced in March 2021. Had it been completed; the agreement would have allowed eToro to go public bringing the estimated equity value of the combined entities at around $10.4 billion (roughly…