Apple receives patent relating to stylus with multiple inputs. Read about this and other recently published patents.
Facebook attempts to patent image perspective adjustment. Read about this and other recently published patent applications.
Google secures patent for audio output of panoramic images. Read about this and other recently published patents.
Microsoft wants patent for intelligent mobile mixed reality experience. Read about this and other recently published patent applications.
Ever since the term “patent troll” was introduced into the intellectual property lexicon in the late 1990s, followed closely by calls for “patent reform,” the value of a U.S. patent has been systematically reduced whether by legislation, court rulings, or regulations. The changes have increased uncertainty and have increased pressure on patent applicants by demanding more precision during the drafting process to meet the requirements imposed by the ever-changing case law. At the same time, patent prosecution has become subject to intense bidding among law firms and, to a certain extent, commoditization as companies impose fixed fees to control costs.
Intel obtains patent for autonomous goods transfer between autonomous vehicles that are in motion. Read about this and other recently published patents.