Patenting the obvious?

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's decision to revoke three stem-cell patents is seen as a victory for stem-cell researchers, except in Wisconsin as it held the patents. The implications of this ruling on the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), a charity that helps scientists to exploit their inventions commercially, are discussed.

United States. Patent and Trademark Office, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Stem cell research

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Homeland science chief wants quick fixes

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Charles McQueary, the undersecretary for science and technology at the US Department of Homeland Security, plans to build up a staff of about 150 to run the science and technology directorate. McQuery's who has seen proposals for countless homeland security devices focuses on immediate solutions than in blue-sky research.

Civil Defense, United States. Department of Homeland Security, Civil defence, McQueary, Charles

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US army attacked over published patent for 'bioweapons grenade'

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The patent granted to the US army for a 'rifle-launched non-lethal cargo dispenser' is discussed. The questions raised, with regard to the military's handling of biological and chemical weapons are mentioned.

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial organic chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Biological Warfare Materials, Dept of the Army, Biological weapons, United States. Army

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