Region: North America

Non-US companies earned 56% of US patent grants in 2022 as IBM loses top spot

Samsung took the lead, as Asia-based companies gain while American counterparts slip

24 January 2023

We are willing to litigate our CRISPR patents, says IP chief on the CVC side

ERS Genomics’ Michael Arciero shares his views on the Cas9 licensing landscape in an exclusive IAM interview

24 January 2023

Data dive on how top US patent judges fare on appeal

Docket Navigator now shows how often the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reverses rulings from leading judges

23 January 2023

Trade secrets rise up the corporate agenda as IP officers express optimism over future innovation waves

Experts see digital, deep science innovation driving productivity - with IP protections

20 January 2023

SCOTUS case with implications for attorney-client privilege between CIPOs and C-suite

The recent oral argument in In re Grand Jury suggests the US Supreme Court may broaden confidentiality of communications containing dual-purpose legal and business advice

20 January 2023

Collaboration not confrontation is the route to US patent reform

Individual inventors and innovative small businesses have a compelling story to tell about a system that does not work for them, but it has yet to hit home

19 January 2023

Study makes case for cost-saving patent lapse strategies in auto industry

Massive patent portfolios could be target for cuts in economic downturn

18 January 2023

Changed political climate may influence latest implementer v SEP licensor antitrust action

Although u-blox's litigation against InterDigital raises familiar legal arguments, questions remain about the impact of a new antitrust chief and lack of SEP/FRAND policy statement

17 January 2023

Former USPTO Director Andrei Iancu calls for robust IP regime to keep pace with China

America risks losing ground in the next tech revolution he warns in an interview with Burford Capital Managing Director Katharine Wolanyk

17 January 2023

Small UK company on the verge of windfall from potential Samsung settlement

Nanoco Technology counts IP as a “key strength” with manufacturing royalties and patent licence fees as a small but growing part of its revenue base

16 January 2023