Ericsson’s chief intellectual property
officer believes he has one of the
best IP teams in the world. Not only
does it manage a high-quality
patent portfolio, but it also regularly
exceeds its revenue targets. In this
exclusive interview, Kasim Alfalahi
talks about why he runs his
department like a small business
Globalisation of intellectual property
spurs innovation and nowhere is
this more the case than in the
emerging 4G technology space.
Patent pools are key to ensuring
this continued success
Intangible assets can create much
more value when they are managed
in a tax-efficient manner. A number of
European countries offer incentives
for companies exploiting intangible
assets in those jurisdictions
Patent-related insurance has been
hard to come by, while those policies
that do exist are often regarded as
too expensive. However, as more
insurers enter the market, more
sophisticated products at lower
prices are beginning to appear
Although the Eastern District of
Texas is regarded by defendants in
patent infringement suits as a venue
to escape from as soon as possible,
sometimes staying put may well be
the best option
When problems began to emerge
with some of its aircraft engines,
Rolls-Royce faced a potentially
damaging reputation issue. There
are good reasons why this does not
appear to have materialised
