Archive - October 2024

On Monday 21st October the USPTO granted a patent for a six-stroke internal combustion engine to Porche SE, part of the Volkswagen Group. We investigated why anyone would file such a patent when there will be a ban on all new production of petrol and diesel engines from 2035. The USPTO decision to grant made […]

The UK Government has announced the creation of the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO), a new initiative aimed at accelerating the approval of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, healthcare innovations, space technologies, and drones. This move is part of the government’s broader strategy to foster economic growth by reducing regulatory barriers and promoting innovation. The […]