If the glove fits: Columbia v. Seirus sets precedent for U.S. patent law

Apparel giant Columbia Sportswear was recently awarded $3 million in a lawsuit the company filed against Seirus Innovative Accessories for infringing a patent on its Omni-Heat technology. Most news articles have centered on the financial rewards for Columbia. A lesser known story is how this case sets precedent for U.S. patent law. When a company … Read more

Oregon defense contractors win big

The $700 billion dollar Pentagon budget passed by the U.S. Senate this month is expected to boost the fortunes of the state’s military cluster. The budget has more than a few legislative hurdles to clear before contracters would see any money. Oregon lacks an active-duty military base but supports a thriving defense industry. Although federal military … Read more

Support for Trump Comes with Reservations

There are plenty of farmers — in Oregon and around the country — who did not support Trump and who believe regulations can be good for business.

Changing of the guard

Five prominent business associations and educational institutions are either in search of a leader or about to undergo a leadership transition.