A reversal of the earlier decision that business methods are not patentable could likely change the face of business.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a patent case that seeks to challenge the current U.S. patent law. Last week, the court began reviewing an [ … ]

Initiative to empower innovative entrepreneurs, Secretary Locke tells Inc. 500|5000 Conference attendees.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke unveiled a new initiative geared toward empowering entrepreneurs at the Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremo [ … ]

A guide to using market research to understand who your customers are and what they want

A New Zealand company called Ponoko has reinvented the factory for the 21st century.

By Max Chafkin |  Oct 1, 2009 Williams + Hirakawa

DIGITAL INDSUTRIALISTS Derek Elley (left) and David ten Have, founders of Ponoko, in their hometown of Wellington, New Zealan [ … ]

A retinal implant that uses video to let the blind see

By Nadine Heintz |  Dec 1, 2009 Teru Onishi

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More companies are using software to collect staff ideas.

Other Lab founder Saul Griffith has made a fortune applying way-out mathematics to inventions large and small, including robotic kites, insulation inspired by origami, and the carbon-emissions calculator WattzOn.

By Josh Dean |  Feb 1, 2010 Cody Pickens

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Taking a trip to space? These are the gloves for you

By Nadine Heintz |  Feb 1, 2010 Thomas Hannich

Well in Hand The fabric gloves pictured here are suitable for use by commercial space travelers remaining inside a vehicle. An additional protective layer is re [ … ]