Speech given by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) Director David Kappos June 2, 2010 at the Center for American Progress.

America stands at a critical juncture in our economic evolution, and intellectual property will certainly play a key role in driving our economic growth and renewal.

As technological advances bring great change to the speed and complexity of American innovation, strong intellectual property protection and its effective enforcement will fuel innovation and jump-start our economy.

Cincinnati Innovates is hosting a kick-off on May 4, 2010 for its annual regional innovation competition.

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (EES) will showcase seven new surgical technologies at the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Annual Meeting.

A recent article in MedCity News raises the question about what will Ohio medical device makers do when the new 2.3 percent sales tax starts in 2013?