We talked with Greg Benoit, president of the Canadian company that filed the most cases in 2022, strongly favours the Western District of Texas, and has obtained a 96% settlement rate among its terminated cases
Increased NPE litigation in the sector emerges from a patent buyer’s market of liquidated assets and divested obsolete portfolios
In the second part of IAM’s exclusive interview with USPTO Director Kathi Vidal, she shares her thoughts on international patent issues
23 February 2023
After Caltech v Broadcom, suppliers may face higher royalties for infringing components used in downstream products
22 February 2023
Chinese companies have started edging into the space which was previously dominated by US filers
21 February 2023
New 40-licensor initiative seeks to expand IoT licensing beyond the platform’s core focus
21 February 2023
Docket Navigator data shows the NPE far outstripped other highly assertive entities in volume and attained a 98% settlement rate
13 February 2023
Saturday Opinion: IAM deputy editor Angela Morris confronts the claim that 2022 US patent grants may indicate American industry is slipping in the global innovation race
04 February 2023
Power in the OEM space is shifting, while 2023 promises even greater numbers of standards implemented in vehicles. IP professionals, as well as directors in standards development, should bear several key considerations in mind as we settle into the new year.
25 January 2023
Samsung took the lead, as Asia-based companies gain while American counterparts slip
24 January 2023
Saturday Opinion: Tech industry layoffs will impact everyone but those in the hub also see room for manoeuvre
21 January 2023
SEP/FRAND discussions dominated conferences, webinars and symposiums over 2022. This two-part review examines the key takeaways from these conversations, with a special focus on industries where standards subject to SEPs are implemented.
18 January 2023
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