Are US companies embracing quality over quantity in the patenting race?
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
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
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.
Samsung took the lead, as Asia-based companies gain while American counterparts slip
Maker of high-end exercise equipment sues two rivals just days after new patent grant – the company has used M&A and new filings to boost its holdings dramatically over the last year
19 November 2021
Germany is Europe’s biggest and most active litigation forum, but subtle differences in case law and proceedings mean that plaintiffs have important choices to make about where to file their suits
16 November 2021
US company’s subsidiary secures major award against a local infringer at the Supreme People’s Court
12 November 2021
Docket Navigator numbers make clear that those fighting infringement suits secure a greater number of favourable outcomes on eligibility, claim determinations and more than in Western Texas
10 November 2021
Creation of an “open technology bank” for fee-based use comes as world’s third-biggest PCT filer also does more deals with NPEs
05 November 2021
Exclusive analysis on the expansive legal theory used to bar use of Samsung Pay service and dozens of Galaxy smartphones
01 November 2021
Royalties grow on the back of new deals and renewals; company also shares new details on legal fight with Oppo, which does not appear to have significantly dimmed income outlook
29 October 2021
Prosecution firms will be able to advise local clients on overseas filings and IP risks, but Chinese patent practice will remain out-of-bounds
28 October 2021
More than 200 assets change hands in the aftermath of a similarly-sized sale to delivery service Instacart
21 October 2021
Senior VP Laurie Fitzgerald was speaking after Swedish truck and bus manufacturer the Volvo Group became the latest licensee of the platform’s 4G programme
20 October 2021
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