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Despite the CAFC’s recent 101 decisions don’t expect a deal frenzy or rapid rises in patent values
Over the summer, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued three decisions in software patent cases which, collectively have resolved some of the questions hanging over just what is eligible for patent protection. The most recent decision, McRO (dba Planet) v Bandai Namco Games America which was issued last week, has made arguably the biggest impression on the patent-owning...
LeEco signs Rader and commandeers patent-rich Coolpad, but US GC departs after just four months - UPDATE
This blog has been updated as we have now had confirmation that Joshua McGuire has left LeEco. It’s all happening at China’s latest high-tech darling LeEco - one of the country's fastest growing brands. Recently, it has pulled off a series of apparent coups as it continues to shore up its IP credentials ahead of expansion at home and abroad. But it also seems that...
Chinese internet firms eyeing global expansion could turn to patent acquisition
The giants of China’s internet sector have always been overwhelmingly focused on the domestic market, and for good reason. Big winners in the space, like Tencent, Alibaba and Baidu, have emerged only after overcoming very tough local competition. With 720 million people online, the Chinese market is large enough to sustain very large businesses on its own, while the overall internet...
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Down to business in Barcelona
Well over 500 senior members of the international IP community met at the Hotel Arts in June for the ninth IPBC Global. Up for discussion were the rapid pace of change in the market, its shift from the United States to Europe and Asia, as well as emerging IP value creation business models that reflect the new realities. Throw in an IP Hall of Fame induction ceremony and hours of top-level networking opportunities, and it is no wonder that so many declared IPBC Global Barcelona the best event so far
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