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ISURF licenses two ground-breaking technologies to Cellectis SA

Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

ISURF licenses two ground-breaking technologies to Cellectis SA enabling precise genetic modification of DNA-encoded organisms. The press release can be found here.

ISURF and Rosetta Green Ink License

Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

ISURF and Rosetta Green sign a license agreement for developing plants resistant to nematodes. Click here to read more.

AIA Provisions to Take Effect

Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The one-year anniversary of the America Invents Act is approaching, and several important provisions will take effect as of September 16, 2012. An overview of these provisions is available here.

IPAT Named Winner of Challenge

Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Read more about Iowa Powder Atomization Technologies (IPAT), one of the winning startup companies of “America’s Next Top Energy Innovator” Challenge.

IPAT a Highlighted Startup

Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Check out the profiles of the startups highlighted by America’s Next Top Energy Innovator Challenge, including Iowa Powder Atomization Technologies, Inc.

Speakers to review new patent laws on November 29

Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

On November 29, 2011 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. in the Gallery of the Memorial Union, ISURF is hosting a presentation on the impact of the new patent laws on universities. Presenters are patent attorneys Mike Goldman and Tate Tischner, both with the law firm of LeClairRyan, Rochester, New York. Pizza and beverage will be provided.

Downloadable Version of America Invents Act

Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Click here for a downloadable version of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act. A summary of the effective dates for the different provisions of the act can be found here.

Overview of Patent Reform

Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Click here for a simple overview of the America Invents Act.

Ensuring Patent Office Funds

Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600

Read more about university leaders’ comments regarding Congress ensuring Patent Office funds.

Patent Reform Signed into Law

Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600

On September 16, 2011, President Obama signed into law the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act ("AIA"), H.R. 1249, which was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on June 23, 2011. The changes will be phased in over the next 18 months. During the next few days, weeks and months we will be making information on patent reform available to the ISU community through this web site and open meetings with departments and colleges.

For more information on patent reform see:

http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/09/16/obama.patent.reform/index.html

http://www.uspto.gov/patents/init_events/aia_implementation.jsp

http://news.sciencemag.org/scienceinsider/2011/09/new-patent-law-could-change-how-.html#.TnC07KHZ7Lg.email

http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/Congress-Gives-US-Patent-Process-Extreme-Makeover-73263.html?wlc=1316012508