The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is facing a growing backlog of more than 700,000 patent applications. On average, it currently takes about 25 months after the filing of

INSIDE CI: Too Good to Be True?

April 1, 2011

By Susan Sutton

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A representative from my cell phone company recently called and excitedly told me that I could upgrade my phone for FREE if I changed my plan and paid $20 more

Dear Editor,During the first half of the 20th century, the engineering employee enjoyed a stable employment environment, while the latter half of the century enhanced engineers' esteem, in part because

SPECIAL REPORT/RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Controlling NIMBY

August 1, 2011

By Al Maiorino

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"Not in My Backyard Syndrome" can cause opposition for business developments and projects.

SPECIAL SECTION/BRICK & STRUCTURAL CLAY: Acme Brick Honors Spence, Krueger

August 1, 2011

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Acme Brick recognized top-performing managers at its annual Plant Manager's Meeting.

IP IN DEPTH: Patentability Standards

October 1, 2011

By Michael Gzybowski

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Early patented "widgets," such as cigarette lighters, ball point pens or spring mouse traps, were probably far more challenging to design and develop than they were to patent. Fundamentally, patent

Branding Your Workplace

October 1, 2011

By Martin O'Neill

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A strong workplace brand increases employee loyalty.

The Optimum Time to Sell Your Company

June 1, 2011

By George Spilka

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By the latter part of 2011, middle-market deal pricing is expected to increase to above normal levels.

FREIGHT FOCUS: Customer Collaboration

May 1, 2011

By George Muha

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Companies that embrace the idea of collaboration are well on their way to out-performing their competition.

Risks and Rewards

September 1, 2011

By David Carroll

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Sourcing raw materials can provide both challenges and opportunities.

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