Asia’s top IP teams named; Qualcomm cools on pools; Top pharma royalty deals of 2020; Albright tightens grip on US patent cases; How to halt hold-up; 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 14th December
The first IAM Panel Survey of global IP leaders finds increased confidence in the patent environment but concerns about rising litigation and growing budgetary pressures. Read more here
The Asia IP Elite recognises the very best of the region in terms of IP strategy. Today, we name its members from Australasia, South-East Asia and India. Read more here
John Han, senior vice president and general manager at Qualcomm Technology Licensing, has indicated some cooling of the firm’s support for patent pools. Read more here
TUESDAY 15th December
Today we continue our look at the 2020 Asia IP Elite with a focus on the leading players in the tech hotspots of South Korea and Taiwan. Read more here
Ericsson’s EDTX suit against Samsung shows the Swedish company is willing to take a short-term licensing hit because it believes its 5G SEPs will deliver long-term financial rewards. Read more here
New Velos Media head Greg Weiss has dismissed suggestions that the HEVC platform is underperforming. Read more here
WEDNESDAY 16th December
New research from the EPO sheds light on patenting activity relating to the fourth industrial revolution. We provide the top takeaways. Read more here
It has been a year of creative and flexible deal-making for drug royalty transactions, with many life sciences entities taking advantage of the revenues this kind of IP monetisation can deliver. Read more here
New data shows that Judge Albright in the Western District of Texas is tightening his grip on the US patent litigation docket. Read more here
THURSDAY 17th December
There are 19 Chinese entities named in this year's Asia IP Elite, the highest number from the country since the programme began. Read more here
Recently announced changes to the UK’s SPC rules will have immediate implications for biotech and pharma when the Brexit transition period finishes at the end of this month. Read more here
Irish NPE Solas OLED has secured a notable German victory over Sony and LG in a multi-national assertion campaign it is waging in Europe, North America and Asia. Read more here
FRIDAY 18th December
The 21 Japanese members of the Asia IP Elite group of companies made some big strategic shifts in 2020 as they weathered an unprecedented year. Read more here
Data analysis reveals that the list of top patent owners in semiconductor manufacturing includes foundries, equipment suppliers and IDMs. Read more here
So far, Nokia’s strategic overhaul has left its licensing arm untouched while highlighting the relatively settled state of many of the company’s largest patent deals. Read more here
SATURDAY 19th December
Those who adopt a hold-out strategy in SEP FRAND licensing negotiations to avoid paying a fair royalty should face the prospect of a market red card, argues InterDigital’s Eeva Hakoranta. Read more here