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Category Archives: Technology
Madison, IP and the Creative Class
In the emerging conflict between creators and content repackagers and conduits (e.g., social media and Google), it is good to remember what James Madison said about IP: “With regard to Monopolies they are justly classed among the greatest nusances [sic] … Continue reading
Students and Innovation Conference Video from IPOsgoode
In March, IPOsgoode held a timely conference on the role of students in the university innovation process. IPOsgoode is directed by its Founder, Dr. Giuseppina D’Agostino, at Osgoode Law School, York Univ., in Toronto. It has become one of the … Continue reading
Corbis’ new “GreenLight” stock/commercial music licensing service
I just found out about an intriguing new service in the digital music space. Called “GreenLight Music” it has just launched in beta. A good friend of mine tipped me off as he is leaving his law firm to be … Continue reading
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The line between basic and applied research; episteme/science vs techne/art
Exactly two months since my last blog post–not sure where the time went! A NY Times article today provides an excellent story to illustrate the distinction (and hand-off point) between basic and applied research. For purposes of my Means of … Continue reading
Great Example of an “Innovation Producer”
An article in the NYT a few days ago featured a young woman who managed to “invent” a prosthetic limb that would reduce phantom limb pain in amputees. The story is great for many reasons. But my focus here is … Continue reading