By Donal O’Connell A trade secret is a formula, practice, process, design, instrument, pattern, commercial method, or compilation of information which is not generally known or reasonably ascertainable by others, and by which a business can obtain an economic advantage over competitors or customers. The scope of trade secrets is virtually unlimited. A trade secret is therefore defined […]
Inventing can be a Risky Business
February 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Noah McNeely In my career, I work with inventor-entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Some are experienced business people, some are new to the concept of building a business, and some really have no clue what building a business entails. But, one thing they have in common is that they are passionate about their ideas […]
34% Pricing Premium and 41% Better Chance of a Sale. Selling a Patent With or Without Claim Charts?
February 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Kent Richardson “I Don’t Look at the Seller’s Claim Charts” or Maybe You Do We regularly hear from our corporate patent buying clients that they do not look at the claim charts provided by the sellers. Creating claim charts is expensive and time-consuming. If buyers are not looking at them, why prepare them? Our […]
IP for App Developers in China
February 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Alex Bayntun-Lees In 2014 China’s iOS App downloads surged with a 30% increase in quarterly downloads between Q1 2014 and Q1 2015. This rapid growth, stimulated by the release of the iPhone 6 and heavy investment in Apple’s retail presence in the country, has pushed China to the top spot for App downloads worldwide[1]. […]
Taylor Wessing’s new European patent litigation tool
February 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Duncan Bucknell Thanks to Taylor Wessing’s brand new Patent Map, anyone can now quickly compare European jurisdictions on key litigation factors. Those who have litigated in Europe will know that this comparison is at the heart of every strategic litigation campaign, whether seeking to launch a new product (and avoid injunctions) or attempting to […]
Silicon Valley GCs focus on IP Management and Strategy
February 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Damian Durrant At the recent 27th Annual All Hands Meeting organized by the Silicon Valley Association of General Counsel (SVAGC), intellectual property matters were forefront, and particularly IP strategy, litigation and portfolio management. Over three hundred counsel and representatives of the dynamic Silicon Valley technology community attended the conference, which also addressed pressing corporate regulatory, […]
Quinn: Patent PERPs are the real bullies of the licensing world
January 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
By Bruce Berman A disturbing article by IP Watchdog’s Gene Quinn asks “Who are the real bullies of the patent world?” It’s not patent trolls. They are far less of a problem than Patent PERPs – Practicing Entities that Refuse to Pay. The founder and editor of IP Watchdog, one of the leading IP blogs, […]
IP Case Study: Protecting design and innovation in China
January 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Alex Bayntun-Lees Innovative technology that is used in consumer products can be protected under invention or design patents in China, but this will not offer 100% protection against others illegally using the innovations in knock-off products, particularly while the patent is still pending. However, when it comes to products with functional technology, consumers are […]
7 Signs You Need an IP Management Solution
January 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Peter Ackerman Not sure if your team is ready to implement a robust intellectual property management solution? Here are 7 telltale signs you need an IP management solution. 1. Your rate of innovation has slowed down. To increase your competitive edge, you have to keep up the quality as well as the quantity of […]
China Focus: Managing Intellectual Property as a Business Asset
January 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Alex Bayntun-Lees For most businesses, intangible assets represent more than 50% of the value of the enterprise. The most significant group of intangible assets are those protected by intellectual property such as inventions, designs and brands. Since they form such a large part of the overall value, their management as financial assets is important […]
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