To kick off the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Verizon president and CEO Ivan Seidenberg hosted a keynote discussion that focused on how advances in mobile technology, cloud computing, fiber optics and a range of other technologies have fueled "one of the most innovative eras in the history of technology."

An appeals court ruled this week that Microsoft, the world's largest software manufacturer, violated a patent that, ironically, is designed to prevent software piracy.

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Economy launched a campaign this week promoting the recognition of intellectual property rights as a critical step in preventing unfair business practices.

Industry leaders gathered this week at the Energy Innovation 2010 conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss the current status of U.S. energy policy, its future and what measures can be taken to achieve energy independence.

As California tries to maintain its position as the nation's leader in high-tech innovation and startup activity, Google has turned to small tech and innovation-focused firms to build the resume of its venture capital investment arm: Google Ventures.

Following a study released this week by the U.S. International Trade Commission outlining the growing problem of piracy and intellectual property theft in China, several critics, including a number of U.S. Senators, have begun speaking out against the country's failure to adopt effective anti-counterfeiting regulations.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently announced the implementation of a $20 million fund intended to boost technological and scientific innovation in China, while also hoping to improve collaboration with the industry and MIT itself.

In a speech delivered Tuesday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg insisted that investment in innovation and centrist economic policies are key to a nationwide economic recovery.

As cloud-based services increasingly become the foundation upon which modern enterprises are built, businesses are becoming more vulnerable to cyber attacks and data leaks.

Recent breakthroughs in medical science, genetics and biotechnology were recognized in a forum Wednesday rewarding the top innovations in the growing sector. The event, which was hosted by a panel of industry experts in Paris, France, generated a "Top 10" list of revolutionary innovations.