Coronavirus hits global IP market; Toshiba’s big patent moves; It’s McCurdy’s RPX now; Four vie for self-drive patent lead; Germany injunction threat; plus much more
Everything we covered on IAM over the last seven days – and all you need to know from the global IP market to set yourself up for the start of another busy week
MONDAY 10th February
“Too early to discuss” compulsory licensing of remdesivir in China, Gilead says as it continues clinical trials of antiviral in Wuhan. Read more here
The six big ways that the European Patent Office and the US Patent and Trademark Office differ on computer implemented inventions. Read more here
With the sale of e-discovery business, Microsoft back on board and a decline in patent purchases, RPX CEO Dan McCurdy has put his stamp on the defensive aggregator. Read more here
TUESDAY 11th February
Toshiba has sought to recover from scandals and financial problems through streamlining its business in recent years, and that has entailed some big patent moves. Read more here
Following recent forced divestments - and with growing political concern about life sciences acquisitions - the signs are that regulators will play a larger role in biopharma IP transactions. Read more here
In an exclusive interview, former Ford IP supremo Bill Coughlin says that the “age of unreasonableness” in auto IP licensing is coming to an end. Read more here
WEDNESDAY 12th February
Transactions recorded last month shed light on what could be some of the key patent assets in the Ant Financial portfolio ahead of its potentially huge IPO. Read more here
Changes to the injunctive relief regime suggested by Germany’s Ministry of Justice in a recent discussion paper could significantly weaken IP owners’ rights. Read more here
Qualcomm engineering chief states that if policymakers want to boost 5G in the US they should support a strong IP system and clarify rules on participation in standards setting. Read more here
THURSDAY 13th February
TSMC retained its status as top local filer in Taiwan in 2019 with its requests for invention patents surging by 41% year-on-year. Read more here
A loss for Gilead Science in a high-profile US patent case could lead to a more proactive IP strategy from the federal government. Read more here
As its parent company winds itself up, Excalibur IP keeps doing Yahoo! patent deals - although a big syndicated transaction remains elusive. Read more here
FRIDAY 14th February
In a major boost for IP owners, economic reforms unveiled by Indonesia’s president will eliminate controversial working requirement for patents in the country. Read more here
New analysis gives unparalleled insight into the key patent players in self-drive technologies and shows Waymo, Toyota, GM and Ford vying for top spot. Read more here
Five key factors to secure successful licensing partnerships with entities operating in the not-for-profit world. Read more here
SATURDAY 15th February
The coronavirus outbreak looks set to have a significant impact on IP dealmaking, licensing royalty incomes and even patenting activity. Read more here