CO280 Strikes Historical Deal with Microsoft
Vancouver-based startup CO280 Solutions Inc. (“CO280”) is making strides in carbon capture, focusing on the removal of carbon dioxide emitted by pulp and paper mills across the U.S. The startup…
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CO280 Strikes Historical Deal with Microsoft
Vancouver-based startup CO280 Solutions Inc. (“CO280”) is making strides in carbon capture, focusing on the removal of carbon dioxide emitted by pulp and paper mills across the U.S. The startup… -
Bench Finds Buyer After Sudden Shutdown
Accounting startup Bench, which abruptly shut down in December 2024 and locked out customers from their accounts, has been acquired by HR tech firm Employer.com. The acquisition will restore access to… -
Carecode Launches AI to Replace Healthcare Call Centers in Brazil
Brazilian startup Carecode has launched with a US$4.3 million pre-seed round. The company is developing AI agents to automate the administrative work surrounding medical appointments – tasks… -
Nectir Launches Custom AI Tool to Transform Learning in Schools
Nectir, an educational AI tool, is transforming academic support at over 100 colleges and high schools by enabling educators to create personalized learning assistants tailored to their courses. These… -
PolicyMe Raises C$30 million to Revolutionize Digital Insurance
PolicyMe, a Canadian digital insurance provider, recently announced the successful close of C$30 million in new funding, building off of its C$3.3 million Seed Round (2020) and C$18 million Series A… -
Twelve Labs Develops Enhanced Search Capabilities in Video AI
In the fast-evolving field of artificial intelligence, a new frontier is emerging: video understanding. Jae Lee, co-founder of Twelve Labs, believes that AI models adept at interpreting videos as well…
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Rolling in the Injunctions: Brazilian judge orders Adele song to be removed from streaming services
A Brazilian judge has reportedly ordered that Adele’s 2015 song, “Million Years Ago”, be pulled from streaming services worldwide, following allegations of plagiarism from Brazilian musician, Toninho… -
A Brewing Battle – Zara’s Coffee Venture Faces Trademark Challenge
As part of a broader strategy to improve shopping experiences and drive sales, fashion retailer Zara has tapped into new markets with the emergence of its coffee shops, operating under the name… -
Boston Dynamics & Ghost Robotics Settle Patent Dispute
As recently reported by TechCrunch, Boston Dynamics has reportedly settled a nearly two-and-half-year patent dispute with Ghost Robotics (“Ghost”). Boston Dynamics commenced its action in… -
Heineken Battles Over "La Tropical" Branding
Heineken’s Lagunitas Brewery has reportedly advanced its trademark and copyright claims over its "La Tropical" beer in a legal battle involving Cuban-origin brands. As reported by Bloomberg, the… -
Super Loss for Marvel and DC? "Super Hero" Trademark Enters the Public Domain
Marvel and DC have reportedly lost their long-held trademarks for “Super Hero”. For decades, the two comic giants jointly owned the trademark, with DC using it for its DC Super Hero Cafe and… -
Moo-vin’ Up: Moo Deng Pursuing IP Protection
Moo Deng, a pygmy hippopotamus living in a Thailand zoo, has captured the attention and adoration of people all over the world. She has inspired memes, tweets, and even an SNL skit. Moo Deng’s immense…