Today is Monday, October 14th — Bringing you the latest in inventor news to keep you informed, inspired, and ahead of the curve! 1. Inventors Group Challenges Call for Litigation Funding Transparency The Inventors Defense Alliance (IDA) has urged the U.S. Courts Committee to resist calls from large corporations demanding transparency in third-party litigation funding. The IDA argues that revealing funding sources would unfairly tilt the scales in favor of corporate giants, making it harder for small businesses and inventors to defend their intellectual property. The Alliance emphasizes that third-party funding is often the only way small innovators can stand up to well-financed corporations. The debate highlights growing tensions over how the legal system treats funding in patent disputes. Read more: https://ipwatchdog.com/2024/10/10/inventors-group-us-courts-committee-dont-duped-corporate-call-litigation-funding-transparency/id=182019/ 2. AI-Powered Software Boosts Invention Speed A Swiss company, Iprova, is revolutionizing the invention process with its AI-powered software, which analyzes global research and patents to suggest new ideas. The tool helps corporations like Procter & Gamble and Panasonic speed up the patenting process by uncovering opportunities in fast-changing industries. With the ability to combine previously unrelated concepts, Iprova’s AI makes the invention process faster and more efficient, offering businesses a cutting-edge advantage in developing patentable technologies. Read more: https://spectrum.ieee.org/ai-inventions 3. Metal Merch Battle: Trademarking “Blegh” Stirs Controversy in Music Industry A German company has sparked outrage by trademarking "Blegh," a popular metalcore vocal sound. The move has led to backlash from metal bands and brands that have used the term for years, with some, like U.S.-based Forbidden Alchemy, retaliating by securing the trademark for "Blegh" in the U.S. The metal community views this as a fight over ownership of a cultural staple, with many calling for the term to remain freely usable by musicians and small businesses. Read the full article: https://loudwire.com/german-company-trademark-blegh/ 4. Louis Vuitton Wins EU Trademark Battle Louis Vuitton has successfully blocked an attempt to register a lookalike trademark in the EU, which featured a pattern similar to the luxury brand’s iconic Toile Monogram. The EU Intellectual Property Office ruled that the contested mark would allow the applicant to unfairly benefit from Louis Vuitton’s prestigious reputation. This victory reinforces the protection of well-established luxury trademarks, especially in industries where brand recognition is a key part of business success. Read more: https://www.thefashionlaw.com/louis-vuitton-scores-eu-trademark-victory-in-fight-over-monogram-mark/ 5. OpenAI’s Patent Pledge: Defensive but Vague OpenAI has pledged to use its patents only for defensive purposes, as long as others don’t engage in harmful actions against the company. While the pledge appears to be a move toward openness and innovation, critics have pointed out its ambiguities. OpenAI's patent portfolio remains relatively small, and many question whether this pledge is more of a PR strategy than a meaningful commitment to fostering innovation in the AI space. Learn more: https://patentlyo.com/patent/2024/10/substance-openais-patent.html 6. Maine’s Revolutionary Invention Could Change How Wastewater is Treated A new invention, called DiriGoH20, created by Maine native Craig Cunningham, is transforming the way wastewater is disinfected. By using wastewater, salt, and electricity, the technology produces a non-toxic disinfectant to replace chlorine bleach, making the process safer and more environmentally friendly. The system also generates hydrogen gas, which could potentially be used for heating or electricity in the future. If successful, this innovation could save municipalities thousands of dollars while eliminating the hazards associated with traditional chlorine-based disinfectants. Read more: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/10/11/portland/portland-environment/maine-invention-dirigoh2o-change-how-wastewater-treated-joam40zk0w/ 7. Football Fanatic Inventor Brings Telescopic Football Goal to the World New Zealand entrepreneur Tom Mackenzie has developed a breakthrough football goal product, the Telescopicgoal, which can be adjusted to 35 different sizes and packs into a wheelie bag. Inspired by his son’s growing football needs, Mackenzie has created the only football goal of its kind, gaining international traction with football clubs in the UK and Australia. With endorsements from high-profile football figures and a focus on durability and high quality, Mackenzie is now preparing to expand into the U.S. market, where he sees massive potential. Learn more: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/350446585/football-fanatic-entrepreneur-taking-his-invention-world #InventorNews #Innovation #WastewaterTreatment #EnvironmentalTech #FootballInventions #TelescopicGoal #InventorsEdge #TechNews #Entrepreneurship #IntellectualProperty #PatentProtection #AIInventions #MetalMusic #Blegh #LouisVuitton #Trademarks #InventorsEdge

Posted by InventorNews at 2024-10-14 15:45:03 UTC