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You don't need a dictator to host a successful Olympics, just a strong leader

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imageWhat does it take to lift the Olympic rings?Bolt rings via www.shutterstock.com

When the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) selected Boston to represent its bid for the 2024 Summer Games, it was a surprise to most experts – especially since it was the only city with a formalized opposition movement.

From day one, the bid was plagued with...

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Academic entrepreneurs' intellectual property strategies should include more than only patents

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imageGetting a patent isn't the only possible box to check when it comes to protecting IP.Woman image via www.shutterstock.com.

As the director of the Impact Centre at the University of Toronto, I work with students, postdoctoral fellows and even faculty members who are interested in commercializing their research. Since 2010, over 100 teams –...

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An early expression of democracy, the US patent system is out of step with today's citizens

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imageStarted with high democratic ideals, how does the US Patent Office work with today's version of democracy?StreetsofWashington, CC BY-NC

This year, July 31 marks the 225th anniversary of the first patent issued in the United States. Though the American patent system was designed initially to stimulate innovation, some citizens now argue that...

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