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Past Speeches and Writings

  • From Simulation to Solution

    February 10, 2009

    How new technologies can help to finally rid the world of malaria.

    Author: Nathan Myhrvold

    Source: Seed Magazine

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  • Inventing Our Energy Future

    November 1, 2008

    “Inventing Our Energy Future” - Article by Nathan Myhrvold, Intellectual Ventures CEO, EnergyBiz, Nov/Dec 2008.

    Author: Nathan Myhrvold

    Source: EnergyBiz

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  • Investing in Invention™

    March 7, 2008

    Peter Detkin discusses business models focused on investing in invention in a speech delivered to Washington State Bar Association, 13th Annual Intellectual Property Institute

    Author: Peter Detkin

    Source: Intellectual Ventures

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  • Leveling the Patent Playing Field by Peter Detkin

    September 1, 2007

    While large companies continue to thrive on pervasive technological advancements, small inventors have been limited by their inability to exploit their patents. Patent portfolio licensing created a pioneering way to increase the utility of patents; however, in practice this business model has typically favored powerful players in the technology industry. A new market has emerged based on innovative business models which favor small inventors. This market seeks to aggregate and distribute patents to companies that infringe on intellectual property or that want to draw on it as a source. By matching patent owners with patent users, this market may enable small inventors to have a greater stake in their technological efforts.

    Author: Peter N. Detkin, Cofounder, Intellectual Ventures

    Source: John Marshall Review of Intellectual Property Law

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  • Edward Jung Testimony: Hearing on Intellectual Property Rights Issues and Dangers of Counterfeited Goods Imported into the United States

    June 7, 2006

    Mr. Chairman, Members of the Commission, I am pleased to submit my response to the four questions asked by the Commission and to testify before you at today’s hearing. I really appreciate the opportunity to comment.

    Author: Edward Jung

    Source: The US – China Economic & Security Review Commission

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  • Testimony of Nathan P. Myhrvold, “Perspectives on Patents: Post-Grant Review Procedures and Other Litigation Reforms”—a Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate

    May 23, 2006

    Mr. Chairman and members of the Subcommittee, my name is Nathan Myhrvold. I am very pleased to share my views as a scientist and inventor on the patent system with the Subcommittee.

    Author: Nathan Myhrvold

    Source: Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate

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  • Invention Is the Next Software

    March 3, 2006

    “I think the 21st century has come full circle. I think the 21st century is going to be the age of invention and it’s going to be an incredibly exciting, exciting time for those of us (who) like to invent. It’s going to be an exciting time for those policymakers who make the rules of the road by which people who invent co-exist with other parts of the economy.”

    Author: Nathan Myhrvold

    Source: Transcript of Nathan Myhrvold speech

  • Antitrust Modernization Commission Hearings on the New Economy

    November 8, 2005

    On Nov 8, Peter Detkin joined several patent law experts in a panel discussion held by the Antitrust Modernization Commission in Washington DC. The focus of the days hearing was on antitrust law and the new economy and included a panel discussion dedicated to patent reform issues.

    Author: Peter Detkin

    Source: Antitrust Modernization Commission Hearings on the New Economy

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  • Subcommittee on the Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property; Oversight Hearing on the “Committee Print Regarding Patent Quality Improvement” (Part II)

    April 28, 2005

    Testimony of Nathan P. Myhrvold, “Patent Quality and Improvement” before the Subcommittee on the Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property

    Author: Nathan P. Myhrvold

    Source: Subcommittee on the Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property

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  • The Magic of Invention; Lessons on creativity from the world of aviation, Teflon and Velcro

    April 6, 2005

    Nathan P. Myhrvold *83, former chief technology officer at Microsoft and founder of Intellectual Ventures, a company that nurtures invention, received the 2005 James Madison Medal on Alumni Day, Feb. 26. This essay is adapted from the lecture he gave that day in Richardson Auditorium.

    Author: Nathan Myhrvold

    Source: Princeton Alumni Weekly

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