High-technology and biotechnology firms clash over patent law overhaul (International Herald Tribune)

High-technology and biotechnology firms clash over patent law overhaul (International Herald Tribune)
High-technology firms have been pushing for changes to lower the risk of expensive patent-infringement lawsuits. But biotechnology companies say such changes would make it harder to protect discoveries.

N.C. Technology leader resigns (The News & Observer)

N.C. Technology leader resigns (The News & Observer)
After almost a decade of service, the leader of the state’s largest technology trade group said Thursday that she will step down to take a job with SAS.

The End User: Prospects in Europe diverge for 2 Japanese technology pioneers (International Herald Tribune)

The End User: Prospects in Europe diverge for 2 Japanese technology pioneers (International Herald Tribune)
On a day when one Japanese technology pioneer took a step backward in Europe, the executives of another were busy planning a European rollout, showing that all high-tech exports from Japan are not equal.