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In my August 16 blog, I discussed the European challenge to Google Library project. I was sceptical about the chances of its success. Recent declarations of the French National Library director, Jean-Noel Jeanneney, the main promoter of the project, only reinforce my scepticism. According to Mr. Jeanneney, the project will be most probably called Europeana, to reflect its Greek-Latin lineage.

On October 22, Japan’s Supreme Court struck a blow for employees of major corporations, who make valuable inventions.

Intel is closing its only research lab outside the US as part of a global restructuring plan. The Cambridge lab will shut next month.

The UK’s Technology Strategy Board is to become independent of government, taking over the programme currently run from within the Department of Trade and Industry.

Cambridge Enterprise’s new director vows flexibility as she enforces a controversial new campus policy on intellectual property.

Siemens plans to spend €80 million on R&D in China over the next five years.

Once considered synonymous with British manufacturing prowess, ICI has announced a major investment in R&D in China.

Is early-stage investing dead? Not by a long shot in the US. The US market for early-stage investing is on the rise - good news whether you're seeking or investing money.

Innovation has become one of the most important elements in contemporary policymaking - but it's frequently found in unlikely places, says a new report.

Britain is making a new bid to attract global business looking to locate R&D activities overseas and foreign universities seeking overseas collaborations.