Technology Commercialization News & Events

US Senate Begins Debate on Patent Reform

Several tech groups oppose the bill, which would make large patent awards less likely
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With Sanofi Buyout of Genzyme, Rare Disease Execs Upbeat About Interest in Their Niche

Local players in the market for rare disease drugs are contemplating what Sanofi’s huge move into their field means for them.
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Startup America to Expand Capital and Mentoring Services Available to Entrepreneurs

Startup America is the White House initiative to celebrate, inspire, and accelerate high-growth entrepreneurship throughout the nation.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Approves Patent Reform Bill

February 7, 2011.  The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a patent reform bill on Thursday. The proposal now heads to the entire Senate for a vote. If approved by Congress, the Patent Reform Act of 2011 will be the first major Congressional changes to the patent system in nearly 60 years.
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Columbus 2020 sets $30M fundraising goal to support economic development

Partners in the Columbus2020 economic-development effort want to raise $30 million over the next five years to help spur economic development in Central Ohio.
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