Tessera says that Starboard Value wants to turn it from an R&D business into a patent “troll.” The battle between activist investor Starboard Value and
Author: Bruce Berman
Intellectual property observer, adviser, owner, author.
“Hot Topic” Luncheon will Explore the Impact of Public IP Companies
Are publicly-owned businesses that monetize patents a catalyst for innovation and job creation or a roadblock to profits? Georgia State University College of Law is
Tap “IP CloseUp 30” to get a Continuously Updated Snap-Shot of Public Patent Companies
IP CloseUp 30 is a handy tool for those who want to track the most active IP stocks in an instant. IP CloseUp is pleased
Patent Stock Review Aims to Help Investors Compare IP Companies
News aggregator serves up a convenient summary of developments in the public patent space. Patent Stock Review, a news and analysis website started earlier this year, provides easy
Silicon Valley: Too Big to Fail, or Too Big Not To?
Am I seeing things or is the innovation capitol becoming less hospitable to really new ideas and strong patents? Are Silicon Valley’s guiding lights still
Going Ape for Apps: Samsung is Gaga for U.S. Patents
No company has more Active U.S. patents than Samsung or files more applications. In fact, outside of IBM, Samsung leads all filers in U.S. patent
Judge Koh Throws Out Damages Award in Apple v. Samsung
Apple’s high-profile and short-lived win against Samsung may turn into the licensing agreement that it should have been in the first place. On Friday Judge
Obama Drinks the Kool-Aid on Weaker Patents, “Trolls”
The President’s confusion about innovation and what needs reform will likely undermine American competitiveness. In a recent Fireside Hangout on Google+ President Obama said that the
Public IP Cos (PIPCOs) – An Expanding Universe
IP-centric businesses whose shares trade on the public markets come in many shapes and sizes — some are better suited for return than others. Many of the most interesting
The NY Times Says Streaming Sticks it to Musicians
Royalties from so-called legitimate Internet streaming sites, including Pandora and Spotify, pay most musicians less than a penny on a dollar of revenue generated. In
Music Pirate Kim Dotcom Schmitz Launches a (Tired) Second Act
File sharing kingpin hopes to evade authorities by using complex encryption scheme. A year after being shut down for running Megaupload, an illegal music file
Selling Prices of NPE-Owned Assets Lag Despite High Quality
Some buyers prefer to pay a premium for a large but still vague patent portfolio than for a handful of proven rights. “So, sue me,”
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