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AgigA Tech granted patent for Hybrid Non-Volatile RAM in China
Storage

AgigA Tech granted patent for Hybrid Non-Volatile RAM in China

Enterprise and data center applications were previously constrained by the higher latency of existing storage solutions such as SSDs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
Western Digital buys IBM patents, gears up to be leader in data storage
Storage

Western Digital buys IBM patents, gears up to be leader in data storage

Western Digital acquires over 100 patent assets from IBM to strengthen its technology leadership position. #technews #patents.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
SenCbuds: The next big thing for earphones?
Digital Entertainment

SenCbuds: The next big thing for earphones?

With the help of patent pending sensor technology, SenCbuds instantly know when they are taken out of the user's ear, and pause the media accordingly.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016
Mako Networks sold to US provider
Physical Security

Mako Networks sold to US provider

United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company's receivers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Did Samsung rip off the iPhone? Yup.
Apple

Did Samsung rip off the iPhone? Yup.

US court upholds finding of Samsung's infringement on Apple's patents, but reduces damages in long-running lawsuit.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 19th May 2015
Victorious Veeam slams Symantec following patent win
Virtualisation

Victorious Veeam slams Symantec following patent win

Symantec's bid to 'stifle competition' because 'its legacy physical backup products could not compete' fails after Veeam wins three year patent battle.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015
Apple and Google call patent war truce
iOS

Apple and Google call patent war truce

For those managing to keep up with the growing complexity of patent lawsuits, a truce has been called; between warring rivals Apple and Google.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th May 2014
Lenovo drives smartphone business with NEC mobile patents deal
Digital Signage

Lenovo drives smartphone business with NEC mobile patents deal

Lenovo has purchased over 3,800 patents from NEC Corporation to strengthen its intellectual property portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2014
New dawn for New Zealand patent landscape
Government

New dawn for New Zealand patent landscape

Wednesday, August 28 marked the biggest shake up in New Zealand's Intellectual Property landscape in more than 50 years...

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2013
Jury deliberates Apple v Samsung evidence
Gaming

Jury deliberates Apple v Samsung evidence

A Californian jury examines the evidence in the high stakes patent infringement lawsuit, with deliberation expected to last several days.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Engineers develop universal wireless charger, a world first
Wireless Nation

Engineers develop universal wireless charger, a world first

UC San Diego engineers make a breakthrough with a universal wireless charger, potentially ending the battle of incompatible standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
What the TPP means for NZ's tech sector
IITP

What the TPP means for NZ's tech sector

IT professionals in New Zealand are concerned about the potential impact of the Trans Pacific Partnership on the technology industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2015
SLI first-half loss widens by 75%, says cash burn easing
SLI Systems

SLI first-half loss widens by 75%, says cash burn easing

SLI Systems, the online retail search engine developer, widened its first-half loss by 75 percent as it chases growth in the US eCommerce market.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
Douglas Pharmaceuticals diversifies, shoots for near quarter-billion dollar turnover
Jobs

Douglas Pharmaceuticals diversifies, shoots for near quarter-billion dollar turnover

Douglas Pharmaceuticals, New Zealand's largest developer and manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals, is targeting annual revenues of $244 million.

By Pattrick Smellie • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015
In the innovative world... patent is a virtue
Government

In the innovative world... patent is a virtue

New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Craig Foss, has praised the modernisation of the country's patent laws, bringing them in line with international standards.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014
NZ tech firm nails down US wireless deal
PowerbyProxi

NZ tech firm nails down US wireless deal

New Zealand firm PowerbyProxi has signed an agreement with US semiconductor company Texas Instruments to supply wireless power and charging solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2014
IT pros welcome passing of Patents Bill
Health Technologies

IT pros welcome passing of Patents Bill

The Institute of IT Professionals welcomes the near unanimous passing of the Patents Bill in Parliament, effectively removing software patents from New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013
Labour tables alternative patent clause
Government

Labour tables alternative patent clause

Labour proposes alternative amendment to combat the government's Patents Bill, which they say will stifle New Zealand's software sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012