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Past Speeches and Writings

  • 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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