The Japanese Patent Office (JPO) updated its annual report on “Recent Trends in Business-Related Inventions” in November 2023. The report has summarized patent filings and examination trends in business-related inventions between 1997 and 2021. As for the 2020 updates, please refer to our past newsletter (click here). This article will analyze patent filing trends in … Read more
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a global provider of legal information and analytics, has announced the Australian commercial preview of Lexis+ AI, a generative artificial intelligence solution poised to revolutionise legal work. Lexis+ AI is the first-to-market AI solution of this kind, capable of spanning 1.23 million documents in seconds. It is expected to save Australian … Read more
Image: Nintendo A new flash cart marketed as “the only back-up and development device” for all Switch consoles was recently teased and in a surprise plot twist, it’s now led to the infamous Nintendo hacker Gary Bowser denying his involvement with the project. The former Team-Xecuter member, who was previously jailed and fined $10 million … Read more
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[1/5]Newly appointed Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attends the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland December 13, 2023. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Acquire Licensing Rights Polish president swears in new government Ceremony completes shift away from nationalist rule New PM Tusk aims to repair ties with European Union WARSAW, Dec 13 (Reuters) – … Read more
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[1/2]A volunteer campaigns for the New People’s Party during the District Council election in Hong Kong, China, December 10, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu Acquire Licensing Rights HONG KONG, Dec 11 (Reuters) – A “patriots only” district election in Hong Kong that barred opposition democrats from the ballot sheet amid a national security squeeze had a record low … Read more
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[1/2]A sign is seen at the arrivals passport control area of Terminal 5, at Heathrow Airport, London, Britain, March 23, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville/files Acquire Licensing Rights PM Sunak says Britain taking ‘radical’ action on migration Government aims for 300,000 fewer migrants than last year Higher minimum salary for skilled workers announced Unions raise concern over … Read more
Current need and opportunities The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund recently co-invested in a US$97.6 million social bond issuance to support access to electricity in Ivory Coast. African countries, however, need around US$28 billion of investment each year for the next seven years if they are to meet the ‘Access … Read more
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WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on Friday on whether to expel scandal-plagued Republican George Santos, who faces criminal corruption charges and new accusations that he misspent campaign money, according to Republican aides. Several lawmakers have introduced motions targeting the first-term lawmaker after a report by his … Read more
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The seal of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seen at their headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 12, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices on Wednesday signaled skepticism toward the legality of certain proceedings that the Securities and Exchange Commission conducts … Read more
1. Recent CCS trends in Japan In recent years, the Japanese Government has been promoting Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) projects as part of its stated aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. So far there has only been one CCS project in Japan, a demonstration project located in Tomakomai, Hokkaido. However, in March … Read more