The comment that follows is from Life360 CEO Chris Hulls in response to the 2/9/15 IP CloseUp post, “Family App Developer Says it’s the Victim
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Family App Developer Says it’s the Victim of a Patent “Troll” — Research Indicates Otherwise
When it comes to invention rights (patents) it is often difficult to determine who is a victim and who is merely promoting its agenda. Life360,
More Patent Holders, Filers Need to be Mindful of Bad Behaviors
Companies that denigrate independent patent holders who enforce their rights should take care not put all of the blame for the patent system’s ills on
US Tech Cos are Bulking-up On Software and Methods Patents
More than half of Google and Microsoft’s 2014 US patent grants were in methods-related classes. IBM and Apple also were active filers in these areas.
A Few IP Stocks Shined in 2014; Most Declined, Some Significantly
Size helped in 2014 when it came to public IP licensing company stock performance, but it did not assure success. As a group, the twelve
Video Interview: “Investor Pressure Helped to Secure Rockstar Deals”
Opportunities still exist to monetize patents for those willing to do their homework and adjust expectations, veteran patent licensing executive Bob Bramson, a WiLAN director,
Rockstar’s $188M Settlement with Cisco Revives Patent Licensing
Cisco deal shows reports of patent licensing’s death have been greatly exaggerated. Patent licensing may no longer be what it once was in areas
Some Licensing Companies will Likely Benefit from Higher Patent Hurdles
As businesses adjust to new judicial and legislative requirements public patent licensing companies will have to work harder and think smarter to compete against the
Unwired Planet: Can Cash Position Cushion Long Sales Cycle?
With three recent Markman hearings and more than $100M in cash UPIP trading currently at $1.46 could be a good buy for those with patience
Leading Blogger Unloads on Patent Critics and the Real Bad Actors
Innovation is not threatened by patent “trolls,” says a Virginia IP attorney, but by half-truths about the failure of the patent system spread by businesses
Vringo Stock Dive: Bad Day in Court or Flawed Business Model?
Google’s successful CAFC appeal has vacated Vringo’s already reduced $30M award. Could it have quit while it was ahead? Vringo stock traded as high as
Post-Grant Reviews are Shaping NPE Patent Quality & Portfolio Size
More and better patents have greater meaning for licensors now that a petitioner can seek an internal review (IPR) canceling a patent because of a
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