BASE Air is a company at the leading edge of safety in the heavy vehicle industry. Founded in 2005 by Matthew Vaughan in Australia, the company focuses on Balance and Safety Enhancement (BASE) for heavy-duty vehicle stability. BASE Air’s technology
RF EMerge
A Resource for Innovators
Blog Authors
Latest from RF EMerge
Gene Therapy Approvals Gain Steam in 2023: FDA Approves First Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease
In a long-awaited milestone in the gene therapy space, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two gene therapies to cure sickle cell disease (SCD). Soon thereafter these approvals, a key licensing agreement was announced between Vertex and Editas for…
Gene Therapy Approvals Gain Steam in 2023: Milestones in Second Half Pave Way for Transformative 2024
Gene therapy is part of a new wave of medicine that approaches disease treatment by addressing the root causes rather than focusing on treating or reducing symptoms. Currently, gene therapies are being developed for treatment of inherited diseases, autoimmune diseases,…
Gene Therapy Approvals Gain Steam in 2023: Treatments Offer New Hopes for Rare Diseases
After decades of intense scientific research into developing gene editing technologies, and more than a few setbacks, the field has produced a number of success stories in recent years, demonstrating that regulatory agencies are increasingly likely to accept safety, efficacy,…
How I Protected My Intellectual Property on a Lean Budget
Guest Post By Leena Chitnis, Founder & CEO, Timberdog®
In today’s fast-paced business environment, intellectual property (IP) has become an invaluable asset for emerging companies. IP refers to the legal rights that are granted to individuals or businesses for…
Foodtech Patents: Who’s on the Board and What Moves are they Making?
The alternative (“alt-“) animal products industry is growing increasingly more popular each year, causing an increased demand in foods made from plant proteins or cultured in a lab. As more alt-animal products emerge, the amount of foodtech patents increases and…
Keeping Your Federally-Funded Inventions: Requirements to Comply with the Bayh-Dole Act
Federal funding is a huge boon for companies, universities, and research institutions conducting innovative research. However, it comes attached with requirements that can become a stumbling block, especially for emerging and smaller companies. Any invention conceived or reduced to practice…
The Evolving Gene Editing Landscape: From Research Tool to Market
Gene therapies have been the subject of tremendous scientific research and investment. With hundreds of clinical trials in progress and many target applications, the biotechnology, agricultural, and pharmaceutical fields are pushing full speed ahead into this promising field. Helping spur…
Patent Invalid Due to Trade Show Demonstration More Than One Year Before Filing Date
In a cautionary tale for inventors participating in trade shows and other non-confidential presentations, on February 15, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court decision invalidating a patent claim where, more than one…
mRNA IP 2022 Year in Review: Pioneers Clash in Major Patent Litigations
Substantial patent litigation activity occurred in the mRNA space in 2022, involving nearly all of the major mRNA and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) pioneers. Since this is the most significant happening in this space with respect to IP in 2022, this…