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Mar 19

  VRINGO AND VTIP ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP | VRINGO TO DEVELOP WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS>>
Vringo, Inc., a company engaged in the innovation, development and monetization of mobile technologies and intellectual property, today announced a partnership with VTIP. Through the partnership, VTIP has provided exclusive rights to patented wireless technology that will enable Vringo to conduct related research and development and secure future licensing rights.
[VTIP Contact - jgeikler@vtip.org]

Mar 08

  CANCER-SLOWING COMPOUND ALSO COMBATS MALARIA, RESEARCHERS FIND>>
The discovery, published online in the Journal of Natural Products, shows that a compound isolated from this common plant with low branches and creamy, white fragant flowers appears to be useful for the development of drugs targeting the malaria parasite.
[VTIP Contact - ghess@vtip.org]

Mar 07

  VTIP ON THE AMERICA INVENTS ACT>>
If you would like to read more about the AIA and its impact on academic scientists, there is a recent article in Science which provides a great overview of the new law. A link to the article appears by clicking here. If you have any questions, please contact us. We would be happy to speak with you.
[VTIP Contact - mcoburn@vtip.org]

Mar 06

  LOCAL COMPANY DESIGNS 3D AUGMENTED REALITY APP>>
A technology company in Blacksburg launches a new, unique app called 'Mars.' Jules White, Co-founder of PAR Works, a VTIP licensee, says the app allows cyber imagery to overlay on to real world data. You can take a photo on your smart phone using the 'Mars' app and instantly learn information about the item.
[VTIP Contact - jgeikler@vtip.org]

Mar 05

  SCIENTISTS WORK TO ACCELERATE MRSA DIAGNOSIS>>
Researchers at Virginia Tech are developing a diagnostic tool using polymer coated fibers, that could speed the diagnosis for methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureau (MRSA) from three days to less than an hour.
[VTIP Contact - mcoburn@vtip.org]

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  [INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE about the process of tech transfer and commercialization? Foresight Science & Technology™ founder Phyl Speser has written a great piece that charts a course to follow when working with Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties. Look under VTIP Publications to download a copy.]
  [VTIP HOSTS REGULAR OFFICE HOURS on Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon. VTIP licensing associates will be available at VTIP as a resource for all VT faculty, staff and students to answer questions about IP, tech transfer, licensing, university policies, and VTIP's start-up process. Please feel free to drop by!]

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