Patents
Honda is examining the use of a fake clutch on future electric motorcycles to give riders more control, especially off-road. Patent drawings for the system have surfaced recently. The company is testing the idea on its CR Electric Proto dirt bike.
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Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have been denied a patent application targeting touchscreen devices for monster-capturing mechanics similar to those in Pokémon. The rejection by the Japan Patent Office adds to ongoing legal challenges against Palworld developer Pocketpair.
Patent protection for semaglutide in weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy is expiring in Europe. This paves the way for cheaper generics to enter the market and could lower high prices. Patients with obesity stand to benefit from improved access.