Engineering the Future

In this issue

The European Patent Office presents awards each year for inventors, shining a light on scientists who make a difference

Jun 14, 2012

Unitary patenting draws nearer

Progress is being made on a global system to handle intellectual property, reports Clive Cookson

Josef Bille Jun 14, 2012

Accolades for pioneers in world of science

The European Patent Office presents awards each year for inventors, shining a light on scientists who make a difference. FT reporters profile the winners

Jun 14, 2012

Prizes: Adding a human dimension to a bureaucratic world

The annual European Inventor Awards have become an important date in the calendar, writes Clive Cookson

Jun 14, 2012

Biomedicine: No end in sight for cancer gene legal saga

Andrew Jack reports on a long-running argument over the extent of exclusive rights

Jun 14, 2012

Smartphones: Cases with high risks for all sides

Many think a truce is needed to avert meltdown, says Richard Waters

Siemens capacitor production Jun 14, 2012

Innovative companies: Fostering invention is not just about cash

The most important thing is a culture that values creative people, says James Shotter

graphene Jun 14, 2012

Graphene: Invented in the UK, largely being developed elsewhere

It is the old story of failing to exploit pure research, says Pippa Stephens

European Court of Justice Jun 14, 2012

EU reform: Wrangle over patent court site nears end

Officials say the row can only be settled at the highest level as part of a package of trade-offs. Alex Barker reports

illustration of law book Jun 14, 2012

US reform: Overhaul ‘fails to address system’s weaknesses’

Richard Waters reports on the flaws in badly needed legislation