Intellectual property

Incubate Launches Policy Lab Under New Leadership and Releases IP White Paper

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Friday, April 26, 2024

In the coming months, Incubate Policy Lab -- the research arm of Incubate -- plans to release additional reports and white papers focused on issues at the intersection of policymaking, venture investment, and drug development.

Key Points: 
  • Accompanying the launch is a new white paper examining the important role intellectual property protections play in biopharmaceutical development.
  • "We launched Incubate Policy Lab to explore the various impacts policy decisions can have on innovation and investment in the life sciences industry," said Incubate executive director John Stanford.
  • In the coming months, Incubate Policy Lab -- the research arm of Incubate -- plans to release additional reports and white papers focused on issues at the intersection of policymaking, venture investment, and drug development.
  • "We're delighted to release this new white paper from Incubate Policy Lab," Axelsen said.

Linklogis Releases 2023 ESG Report: Serving RMB19.2 Billion of Transactions Related to Sustainable Supply Chains

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Shenzhen, China, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 25, 2024, Linklogis Inc. (09959.HK, “Linklogis”) released its 2023  Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

Key Points: 
  • Shenzhen, China, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 25, 2024, Linklogis Inc. (09959.HK, “Linklogis”) released its 2023  Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • Linklogis is committed to fulfilling corporate social responsibility through technological innovation, promoting inclusive finance, and driving society towards sustainable development.
  • Throughout the year, the assets of transactions that Linklogis served related to sustainable supply chains (including renewable energy, rural revitalization, environmental protection, intellectual property, etc.)
  • Linklogis has always placed ESG and sustainable development in an important position, continuously exploring more efficient and effective sustainable supply chain finance technology models, and integrating them into specific business strategies.

AgriFORCE Engages CORE IR for Investor Relations and Shareholder Communications Services

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. (“the Company”) (NASDAQ: AGRI; AGRIW), an intellectual property (IP) focused AgTech company, announces it has retained CORE IR, a leading investor relations, public relations, and strategic advisory firm, to assist the Company with investor relations and shareholder communications services.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. (“the Company”) (NASDAQ: AGRI; AGRIW), an intellectual property (IP) focused AgTech company, announces it has retained CORE IR, a leading investor relations, public relations, and strategic advisory firm, to assist the Company with investor relations and shareholder communications services.
  • AgriFORCE Executive Turnaround Consultant Jolie Kahn commented, “We believe CORE IR’s integrated approach to communications and investor engagement will help AgriFORCE to clearly articulate our story while expanding our breadth of both institutional and retail investors, and also educating the public at large.
  • “CORE IR is a great fit for AgriFORCE as the breadth of our team’s experience and capabilities will serve the Company’s Investor Relations and communications goals utilizing tailored strategies toward driving market awareness, expanding outreach, and engaging with the investment communities.
  • We look forward to a strong strategic partnership that facilitates improved communications and supports shareholder value creation,” added Scott Gordon, president of CORE IR.

STMicroelectronics Reports 2024 First Quarter Financial Results

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Net Capex (non-U.S. GAAP)1 was $967 million in the first quarter compared to $1.09 billion in the year-ago quarter.

Key Points: 
  • Net Capex (non-U.S. GAAP)1 was $967 million in the first quarter compared to $1.09 billion in the year-ago quarter.
  • Free cash flow (non-U.S. GAAP)1 was negative at $134 million in the first quarter, compared to positive $206 million in the year-ago quarter.
  • Inventory at the end of the first quarter was $2.69 billion, compared to $2.70 billion in the previous quarter and $2.87 billion in the year-ago quarter.
  • Days sales of inventory at quarter-end was 122 days compared to 104 days in the previous quarter and 122 days in the year-ago quarter.

Pulse Seismic Inc. Reports Q1 2024 Results and Increases Regular Dividend

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

EBITDA per share is defined as EBITDA divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period.

Key Points: 
  • EBITDA per share is defined as EBITDA divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period.
  • Pulse is a market leader in the acquisition, marketing and licensing of 2D and 3D seismic data to the western Canadian energy sector.
  • Pulse owns the largest licensable seismic data library in Canada, currently consisting of approximately 65,310 square kilometres of 3D seismic and 829,207 kilometres of 2D seismic.
  • Pulse does not publish specific financial goals or otherwise provide guidance, due to the inherently poor visibility of seismic revenue.

Cidara Therapeutics Announces Divestiture of Rezafungin to Mundipharma* to Focus on Advancing the Clinical Development of Cloudbreak DFC Pipeline

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Mundipharma currently has commercial rights to rezafungin outside the U.S. and Japan.

Key Points: 
  • Mundipharma currently has commercial rights to rezafungin outside the U.S. and Japan.
  • Mundipharma purchased the assets in consideration of its assumption of the ongoing obligation to conduct and fund the ReSPECT Phase 3 clinical trial, the costs of the rezafungin patent portfolio and CMC and regulatory obligations.
  • The purchased assets also include all rezafungin intellectual property rights, product data, regulatory approvals, rezafungin product and comparator inventory, specified prepaid assets and specified contracts.
  • *Assets and rights acquired by Napp Pharmaceutical Group Limited, a member of the international network of Mundipharma independent associated companies.

NaaS Technology and its Parent Company, NewLink, Join the Open Invention Network Community

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

DURHAM, N.C., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that NaaS Technology, and its parent company NewLink, have joined as community members.

Key Points: 
  • DURHAM, N.C., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Invention Network (OIN), the organization formed to safeguard open source and now the largest patent non-aggression community in history, announced today that NaaS Technology, and its parent company NewLink, have joined as community members.
  • As the leading new energy asset operator in China, NaaS is reinforcing its commitment to open source as an enabler of advanced charging infrastructure networks.
  • We are pleased that NewLink and NaaS are committed to patent non-aggression in core Linux and adjacent open source technologies,” said Keith Bergelt, CEO of Open Invention Network.
  • Linux systems and open source technologies provide support for digitalization, and we appreciate OIN's contribution to reducing the risk of open source software patents around the world.

Vicor Corporation Reports Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2024

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

ANDOVER, Mass., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ANDOVER, Mass., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ: VICR) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Gross margin decreased to $45.1 million for the first quarter of 2024, compared to $46.5 million for the corresponding period a year ago, and decreased sequentially from $47.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Vicor will be holding its investor conference call today, Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Vicor Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, and markets modular power components and complete power systems based upon a portfolio of patented technologies.

CBP, Canon Announce Partnership Against Counterfeit Products

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

MELVILLE, N.Y., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canon U.S.A., Inc. (Canon), a leader in digital imaging solutions and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today a new partnership to help prevent counterfeit products from entering the United States.

Key Points: 
  • MELVILLE, N.Y., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canon U.S.A., Inc. (Canon), a leader in digital imaging solutions and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today a new partnership to help prevent counterfeit products from entering the United States.
  • Under this partnership, which is part of CBP’s Donations Acceptance Program , Canon will donate 328 verification tools to CBP cargo and mail facilities to aid in authenticating a variety of Canon merchandise.
  • CBP’s enforcement efforts are strengthened by stakeholder collaboration and innovative approaches such as the CBP and Canon partnership.
  • This newest donation with Canon will facilitate the identification and removal of counterfeit goods from the U.S. stream of commerce.

Adeia Enters into Multi-year IP License Renewal with Altimedia

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA), a company known for its groundbreaking innovations in entertainment experiences, has announced today that Altimedia, a provider of solutions for managing advanced media services, has signed a multi-year license renewal for access to Adeia’s media intellectual property (IP) portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA), a company known for its groundbreaking innovations in entertainment experiences, has announced today that Altimedia, a provider of solutions for managing advanced media services, has signed a multi-year license renewal for access to Adeia’s media intellectual property (IP) portfolio.
  • Altimedia offers a user experience (UX) platform to pay-TV and digital media service providers in the Korean market.
  • Altimedia is recognized as a leading IPTV-based platform and UX service management provider that delivers the latest advancements in content search and recommendation.
  • "Adeia’s media IP portfolio encompasses innovations that significantly enhance digital entertainment experiences, revolutionizing how consumers search, record, stream, discover and enjoy entertainment," Kokes stated.