2008 Ranking In Patent Filings
Universities, research institutions, companies and entrepreneurs have been constantly urged to step up their research, in particular industrially applicable research. This prompts us to take a look at the performance thereof in 2008. The figures obtained from the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO) show an improved performance over 2007 in some sectors of the economy.
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Top Foreign Patent and Utility Innovation Applicants Malaysia 2008
Rank Country Year 2007 Year 2008 Total Applications 1. USA 526 1,447 1,973 2. Malaysia 670 864 1,534 3. Japan 362 746 1,108 4. Germany 67 355 422 5. Switzerland 86 257 343 6. Netherlands 22 289 311 7. United Kingdom 72 237 309 8. Taiwan 97 128 225 9. Korea 82 134 216 10. […]
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Securing Technology/ Know-How Without Payment
SECURING TECHNOLOGY/ KNOW-HOW WITHOUT PAYMENT Industries and entrepreneurs often look for technology to solve technical problems or to start a new business. It is said technology comes with a price and nothing is free.This statement though true in some circumstances, is not applicable in all circumstances. This article will discuss the manner of obtaining valuable technology without the […]