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@IAM_Alerts RT @IAM_Alerts: Something to watch closely. There have been very few indications of where the Biden Administration might go with patents. T… Read more
The southern city of Shenzhen and its surrounding environs are China’s Silicon Valley. For global patent market players, knowledge of this region is a must
Jacob SchindlerThe entities with portfolios of 1,000 or more US patents
Between them, the 346 entities named in the IAM/ktMINE US Patent 1,000 Club hold close to 50% of all active US patents
Choosing the right tools for better IP decisions
There are many tools designed to help IP owners in the value creation process, but selecting the right ones can be a tough task. Considering the key issues can help to simplify the process
Bigger than BlackBerry
Mark Kokes quit as BlackBerry’s IP head last year to go to work at a sprawling conglomerate owned by one of California’s richest men. Charged with monetising a huge, disparate portfolio, this new role could be his biggest challenge yet
Building an effective, business-focused patent portfolio
Businesses that want to maximise the value of their intellectual property must understand it will not just happen overnight. Instead, they must put in place proactive plans to manage the process – and that means starting even before patent applications are filed
Europe enjoys a patent renaissance, despite Brexit and UPC uncertainty
With close to 900 responses, the 2018 IAM benchmarking survey is the biggest we have carried out yet. The results reveal an IP market that is more international than ever before, but which has still to fully recover its mojo
The case for licensing biopharma patents after loss of exclusivity
Greater licensing of their secondary patents would not only generate additional income for many pharma companies but would also enable the industry to serve patients better and avoid political controversy
Is SEP licensing up to standard?
The landscape around SEP licensing has changed considerably in recent years thanks in large part to key court decisions. As courts and regulators around the world continue to frame the debate around SEPs, there is much for patent owners to consider
IP-related statistics from the recent past
A selection of key IP facts and figures, as reported by IAM and other sources
Supreme Court shakes up the PTAB, while new USPTO head sends strong pro-patent signals
No one expected the Supreme Court to turn the US patent system upside down with Oil States – and it did not. But its SAS judgment issued on the same day could mean some big post-grant changes. Meanwhile, Andrei Iancu is exhibiting pro-patent inclinations
