Puerto Rico Science Trust office has helped increase the number of applications, helping place the island among the top 50 countries. #NewsismyBusiness
Astigarraga believes Puerto Rico can "lead the way" in patent development.
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish an alliance to accelerate technology transfer and commercialization of intellectual property produced at the University of Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico is a hospitable place when it comes to protecting intellectual property (IP) rights, which coupled with incentives and favorable business conditions, make the island an attractive place to set up and expand high-tech firms, a study commissioned by Microsoft Corp. conducted by “The Economist” revealed Monday.
A bi-partisan Congressional bill proposing sweeping changes of the America Invents Act, which regulates patents, was passed by the House Friday with amendments submitted by Resident Commissioner in Washington, Pedro Pierluisi to benefit Puerto Rico.
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