Archive for July, 2009

Company Receives Patent for Podcasting (ReadWriteWeb)

Company Receives Patent for Podcasting (ReadWriteWeb)
VoloMedia , a podcast analytics, advertising, and distribution company, just received a patent for “providing episodic media,” including podcasts. According to the company, which filed for the patent in November 2003, U.S. Patent 7,568,213 covers all episodic media downloads, not just the RSS-dependent downloads that power today’s podcasts. VoloMedia CEO Murgesh Navar says that the company …

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Posted by Patent Search and Filing Staff - July 29, 2009 at 3:28 pm

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Study finds patent systems may discourage innovation (PhysOrg)

Study finds patent systems may discourage innovation (PhysOrg)
(PhysOrg.com) — A new study challenges the traditional view that patents foster innovation, suggesting instead that they may hinder technological progress, economic activity and societal wealth. These results could have important policy implications, because many countries count on patent systems to spur new technology and promote economic growth.

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Posted by Patent Search and Filing Staff - July 28, 2009 at 3:29 pm

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