Data Analysis

New 4G/5G landscape shows which SEP owners have strongest global coverage

Tech+IP Capital report proposes new methodology for looking at patent portfolio geography, finding Qualcomm’s 4G holdings have unmatched reach

02 June 2022

World’s largest car makers faced double the US patent litigation in 2021

Data from Docket Navigator shows that litigation against major OEMs has been on a slight downturn until the spike in 2021’s numbers, but it’s still not clear if it’s the start of a trend

30 May 2022

Irell litigator has a long track record of nine-figure patent verdicts

USAA's recent $218.5 million verdict against PNC Bank is just one of the recent hundred-million dollar awards racked up by Irell & Manella partner Jason Sheasby, exclusive Docket Navigator data shows

23 May 2022

Five years ago, TC Heartland transformed the US patent litigation landscape

As the US patent venue precedent turns five, it’s clear the Eastern District of Texas lost top patent venue crown, and Delaware might not be the court to claim it due to upstart Western District of Texas

16 May 2022

WiLAN patent portfolio will demand attention if a sale is pursued

As Quarterhill’s strategic review considers the potential sale of Canadian patent licensing business WiLAN, a PatSnap portfolio analysis shows plenty of value for any future buyer

10 May 2022

Central District of California reigns as top US court for many types of IP litigation

Data from Docket Navigator shows the venues for trade secrets, trademark and copyright litigation in the US, areas in which the Los Angeles-based US District Court dominates

09 May 2022

Patents peripheral to Twitter’s success, but know-how absolutely crucial

Elon Musk will have to make certain that IP vital to the company’s future cannot just walk out the door

06 May 2022

Breaking down the top semiconductor patent assertion campaigns of 2022

Data from Docket Navigator reveals that four of the five top plaintiffs asserting chip IP assets this year in the US are NPEs

02 May 2022

IAM launches new-look home for our exclusive patent data sets

Data Hub makes it easy for subscribers to find and access long-running data sets and research reports

29 April 2022

Toyota, GE lead US patent holdings in climate change-related patent classes

A ranking by Anaqua shows big names from the auto sector and key EV battery suppliers among the leaderboard of the biggest US green-tech patent portfolios

26 April 2022

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