Eyes on Copenhagen Day 3: What They are Saying
Yesterday, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced a pilot program for fast tracking the patent examination process for certain green technologies. Currently, the process takes 40 months, but the pilot will reduce that time to 12 months. The reviews are generally positive and only time will tell. See below for a roundup of several of the articles I found most interesting.
"What the U.S. Must Do to Attract Clean Energy Investors"
from ClimateBiz.com
When asked once why he was so good, legendary hockey player Wayne Gretzky replied, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.” As U.S. policymakers arrive in Copenhagen this week to discuss a global climate change pact, they should be mindful of this...Read More
"The Government and Greentech Investing: What Does it Mean?"
From Greentechmedia.com
There are always signal deals that tell us a lot about what's going on in the marketplace. When it comes to clean technology, however, we can point to three recent transactions that reinforce a significant trend line...Read More
“The Rise and Fall of the LED Market”
from Cleantechgroup.com
Light emitting diodes, or LEDs, are increasingly being integrated into automobiles, electronics and buildings thanks to the potential for energy savings and long lifespans. The sector has faced sharp ups and downs during the past year, and the roller coaster is far from over...Read More
"Latest U.S. Cleantech Weapon: Patent Acceleration"
From Cleantechgroup.com
In taking aim at clean technology and its job and wealth creation benefits, America has added another weapon to its arsenal. And unlike the big guns of cleantech stimulus spending (or the Joint Strike Fighter, say) it shouldn't cost taxpayers billions. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) new pilot program is to fast track the review of clean technology patents specifically...Read More
