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In 1967, Robert Kearns patented a windshield wiper that paused between sweeps; Ford later used the idea and paid him $10.2 million in 1990- In 1959, Otis Boykin patented a precision resistor designed for greater reliability; his resistor designs later drew interest from IBM and the US military
- 'Patently diabolical agenda': Congress on demography panel 'seeking religion-wise data'
- Kerala HC says exorbitant drug prices can trigger government intervention in patented medicinesThe Kerala High Court ruled that government intervention is permissible for prohibitively priced patented medicines. The court directed the...29 Sep, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
- US exempts India and 19 nations from 100% tariff on certain speciality drugs: ReportThe United States has announced it will exempt certain speciality drugs and ingredients imported from India and 19 other countries from tar...28 Sep, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
- Litigation funder Burford says it would be entitled to $1.4 billion of Apple patent verdictThe award is the largest in US patent history, but Burford said the verdict faces significant risks at the trial court and on appeal, and t...28 Sep, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
- US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in haptic technology patent case"Apple's Taptic Engine is fundamentally different from Taction's technology, which Taction's own testing of Apple's products confirmed duri...27 Sep, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in haptic technology patent caseA US jury ruled that Apple owes San Diego-based Taction more than $5.7 billion for using its patented technology to power the haptic feedba...26 Sep, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- Rs 78,400 vs Rs 7,750 medicine: Novartis, Eli Lilly oppose bid to cut breast cancer drug prices in IndiaNovartis and Eli Lilly have opposed a Kerala High Court petition seeking government intervention to make two breast cancer drugs cheaper, d...26 Sep, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- In 1858, American inventor Ezra Warner patented a can opener, replacing the hammer-and-chisel method for the US Army and grocersCanning began in 1795, sparked by a French inventor who aimed to create food preservation solutions for military purposes. By 1858, a Conne...26 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Qualcomm, Apple extend licensing agreement for chipsThe partnership between the two companies has been shaped by a 2019 settlement that ended a two-year global legal battle over wireless-pate...24 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk faces investor pressure to find growth beyond weight-loss drugsFacing increased scrutiny, Novo Nordisk must clarify its future strategy outside of its leading weight-loss drug. Investors are advocating ...21 Sep, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- ENTOD Pharmaceuticals secures patent for its insulin eye dropCurrently at the pre-clinical stage of development, the patented insulin eye drops are being investigated as a potential novel therapeutic ...20 Sep, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
- In 1942, Hedy Lamarr co-patented a system to protect torpedo signals; 55 years later, the Hollywood star received recognition for her wireless innovationHedy Lamarr invention: Actress Hedy Lamarr and composer George Antheil developed a frequency-hopping communication system. Their 1942 paten...19 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
- Meet Matthew Sleman, the boy who thought about patents at 5 and turned ordinary plastic building bricks into color-changing blocks that earned him one of the youngest US patentsMatthew Sleman’s innovation journey began when he was just 5 years old and became curious about intellectual property and patents. Looking ...18 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
- US sanctions were meant to slow China’s tech industry. Instead, a 72% rise in science-linked patents reveals how restricted firms are building their own path to innovationChinese firms sanctioned by the US are increasing patent citations of academic research. This shift suggests a move towards domestic expert...18 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones patented a refrigerator tough enough for moving trucks; it changed how fresh meat and dairy could travel long distancesIn 1940, Frederick McKinley Jones revolutionized the transportation of perishables by patenting a refrigeration unit specifically for truck...18 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 1993, Michael Jackson and two collaborators patented shoes for an impossible-looking lean; the secret was hidden beneath their heelsStory of Michael Jackson's patented anti-gravity shoes remains one of the most intriguing pieces of music and performance technology from t...17 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
- In 1930, Albert Einstein and another physicist patented a refrigerator with no moving parts; why did their invention never reach your kitchen?In a remarkable collaboration, Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard advanced the world of refrigeration with a groundbreaking patent. Their desi...17 Sep, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
- In 1988, Jamie Lee Curtis patented a diaper with its own built-in pocket for wipes, years before the idea became commonJamie Lee Curtis’s diaper patent is an intriguing example of how innovation can begin with a remarkably simple question: what if two things...16 Sep, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
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