Online Copyright Infringement Bill Supported by Information Technology and Innovation Foundation Study

The Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (S. 3804), introduced Sept. 20 by Sens. Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) and Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah), would take an aggressive and needed stand against online piracy, a…

Patent and Trademark Office, European Patent Office Agree to Work toward Joint Patent Classification System

The Patent and Trademark Office has agreed to work with the European Patent Office towards the formation of a joint patent classification system, according to…

All States but Texas Ready to Implement Greenhouse Gas Permitting Requirements Early Next Year

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Every state but Texas is prepared to begin processing and issuing permits for facilities emitting greenhouse gases on Jan. 2, 2011, or soon thereafter, the National Association of Clean Air Agencies said…