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Univ. of Washington rolls out new licensing process to streamline negotiations with spinouts

GeekWire

This week the UW unveiled Husky FAST Start , a new licensing process meant to speed up startup license discussions. universities more control over technology licensing. CoMotion handles the university’s technology transfer process, helping UW researchers launch startups and secure patents for their discoveries.

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Uber granted 30-month license to continue operating in London

The Verge

Uber has secured a 30-month — or two-and-a-half-year — license to keep its ridesharing services up and running in London, according to a report from the BBC. In 2020, a judge granted Uber a license to operate in London for 18 months despite the company’s “historical failings.” Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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New zero-click iMessage Pegasus attack can blast right through iOS 14's security protections

TechSpot

Last year, it emerged that Facebook wanted to buy the infamous Pegasus spyware tool in 2017 with the explicit purpose to monitor iPhone and iPad users. Pegasus developer NSO Group refused to sell it for that purpose, as the firm is known for its strict policy of only licensing its.

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Securing Your Ebook: The Benefits of DRM for Publishing Companies

Kitaboo

In this article, we will explore the benefits of DRM for publishing companies and how it enhances the security of eBooks. By implementing DRM, publishers can maintain control over their content, protect their revenue streams, and ensure the integrity and security of their eBooks. Understanding DRM How Does DRM Work?

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Former Uber security chief charged with paying hush money to cover up 2016 hack

The Verge

Uber’s former security chief has been charged with obstruction of justice for trying to hide a data breach from the Federal Trade Commission and Uber management, according to a statement from the Department of Justice. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Sullivan was later fired.). Attorney.”.

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Is There a Need for Better ERP Security?

IT Toolbox

While 2017 ushers in appealing trends for getting into or enhancing enterprise resource planning systems, it also comes with inherent risks.

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The HP-Autonomy lawsuit: Timeline of an M&A disaster

CIO Business Intelligence

Rather than selling software to customers, HP said, Autonomy had been selling them hardware at a loss, then booking the sales as software licensing revenue. December 2012: HP says it is cooperating with the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the UK’s Serious Fraud Office in an investigation relating to Autonomy.

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