Patents
Elon Musk revealed that Tesla has altered the design of its Optimus robot's finger joints featured in recently published patents. The original rolling contact joints, highlighted by robotics enthusiast Scott Walter, did not perform as intended. Musk shared this update in a post late on April 19.
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Dolby Laboratories has filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc., alleging that Snapchat infringes on four of its patents through its use of the AV1 video codec. The suit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, challenges AV1's status as a royalty-free technology. Dolby seeks an injunction and a jury trial to enforce licensing obligations.
Apple has filed a patent for augmented reality glasses that could adjust focus to improve users' vision in real time. The technology aims to provide personalized visual aids without traditional corrective lenses.
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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.