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The fourth annual IAM Market Makers listing reflects an environment which is becoming more focused on operating companies and increasingly international. Those named in this year’s top 40 are striking more innovative deals across more industries than ever before
Monetising patented wireless technologies – a technical perspective
There are two major technical factors to consider when conducting assertive licensing of wireless communications: commercial use of the patented technology and ability to show infringement. The lack of either of these can prove a critical barrier to successful licensing
The future of mobility – can patents keep up?
The automotive sector is experiencing significant disruption. In order to succeed, the incumbent car manufacturers, their suppliers and new entrants need to consider how this transformation will change their view of patents
Is the Internet of Automobiles the next big thing?
The auto sector and its underlying technology are changing rapidly. As the patent landscape also transforms, it is increasingly important to keep tabs on how the car giants, key suppliers and new entrants boost their IP portfolios
The problems with the PTAB
Five years of Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings show a flawed and biased administrative tribunal
An IP-based business model for equity research
Regulatory reforms and technological disruption are transforming the research functions within major financial institutions. Now Japan’s biggest bank is attempting to harness IP big data to give it an inside edge on equity analysis
The PTAB at five: reduced leverage for NPEs
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board celebrated its fifth birthday in September and continues to provide an efficient and cost-effective way to challenge questionable patents. It has its critics – most notably, those who enriched themselves under the old system
Separate no more – fintech leaders consider collaboration key to convergence
A special panel of fintech IP practitioners got together in May to discuss the challenges and opportunities they face. As this special report reveals, there are plenty of both
Building Japanese corporate IP departments of the future
Amid dramatic industrial changes, Japanese companies have the chance to take a major leap forward and deploy IP activities to greater effect throughout enterprises. This will involve not only IP teams, but also management and business divisions
Why automotive OEMs risk losing out and what they can do to stop it
As the automotive and technology industries collide, prominent original equipment manufacturers risk being overtaken by tech-savvy new entrants and their own suppliers, unless they proactively change their IP strategies
IP-related statistics from the recent past
A selection of key IP facts and figures, as reported by IAM and other sources
A round-up of IP-related quotes, observations and opinions from the recent past …
A round-up of IP-related quotes, observations and opinions from the recent past …
Trump hones in on China, but would do well to look closer to home
The Trump administration’s probe into Chinese IP practices that are allegedly harming US interests may be politically charged but is being welcomed by many tech companies. However, it may be US developments which are giving Chinese entities a helping hand
