By tracking published patent applications, examining real-world trademark and copyright infringement issues and comparing the government policies and long-term innovation strategies of China to other world leaders, new reports from Thomson Reuters suggest that although China leads the world in patent and trademark filings, its status as a global player still faces challenges. “Intellectual property …
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Thomson Reuters honored as Yellow Ribbon Company
The Thomson Reuters Eagan campus was recently honored as a Yellow Ribbon Company. Maj. Gen. David J. Elicerio, commander of the 34th Infantry “Red Bull” Division of the Minnesota Army National Guard, presented the award in a ceremony Friday, Dec. 16. Rick King, chief operating officer, Technology, Thomson Reuters, accepted the award on behalf of the company. …
- December 19, 2011
- Jeff McCoy
Webinar on recent trends in securities-related litigation and what you need to know
In 2011, the financial industry was pummelled with mortgage-backed securities related litigation in the wake of the 2008 mortgage crisis — and with it, a wave of documents to be reviewed. A panel of securities experts surveyed the damage and provided guidance for the future in the live webinar, “Deeper and Deeper: Recent trends in …
- December 19, 2011
- Susan Martin
Thomson Reuters launches interactive online tool covering U.S. Supreme Court
Thomson Reuters announced today it has launched a dynamic interactive online tool offering comprehensive coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2011-12 term. Case by Case: The U.S. Supreme Court, accessed at www.reuters.com/supreme-court/2011-2012, combines original reporting from Thomson Reuters News & Insights (www.newsandinsight.com) with links to an extensive collection of analysis and legal materials, including motions, briefs and opinions, all …
- December 13, 2011
- Jeff McCoy
Thomson Reuters names world’s 100 most innovative companies
With the launch of the Thomson Reuters 2011 Top 100 Global InnovatorSM program, Thomson Reuters has recognized the companies and institutions that lead the world in innovation activity. The 100 global innovator companies are geographically dispersed, with representation from the U.S., Asia, and Europe. The methodology for choosing the global innovators is based on four principle criteria: patent …
- December 12, 2011
- Gretchen DeSutter
Thomson Reuters ProView eReader app launches in US
eReaders are all the rage these days, but until now, there hasn’t been an eReader app that was built from the ground up for professional use. Thomson Reuters ProView eReader app for the iPad is now available at the Westlaw Store. ProView has professional-grade features including: – Full-text search using the same Boolean search technology that powers Westlaw and WestlawNext …
- December 12, 2011
- Susan Martin
Thomson Reuters receives research grant from Michael J. Fox Foundation
The causes of Parkinson’s disease are still largely a mystery. Thomson Reuters has received a grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to create and publish the world’s most comprehensive source of biological maps for Parkinson’s disease. The project aims to identify possible causes of Parkinson’s disease by mapping biological mutations of the Leucine-rich repeat kinase …
- December 9, 2011
- Susan Martin
Android app for Black’s Law Dictionary now available
What’s in a word? The Black’s Law Dictionary, 9th edition from Thomson Reuters can provide both definition and pronunciation through a new Android App. When the word of the day isn’t a word you know, Black’s mobile applications is ready to find that content on your Android. Black’s is available as an Android App and …
- December 8, 2011
- Gretchen DeSutter
WestlawNext iPad app adds new offline capabilities
It’s been quite a year for WestlawNext and the WestlawNext iPad app, both of which continue to add new functionality, as well as gather industry awards and acclaim. The latest enhancements to the iPad app help the user while working offline — an important consideration given the tremendous mobility & portability that the tablet format provides. The app lets users save …
- December 6, 2011
- Susan Martin
Thomson Reuters Foundation hosts first annual TrustLaw Awards
Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charitable arm of the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced the winners of the first annual TrustLaw Awards. These are held in recognition of the best TrustLaw pro bono projects undertaken jointly by the legal profession, NGOs or social entrepreneurs in three categories; impact, innovation …
- December 6, 2011
- Paul Sandell
