Words matter. The T-word, patent “troll,” has been used widely over the past 20 years to negatively predispose potential licensees, lawmakers, the courts, as well
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Ex-Microsoft and IBM Licensing Execs Agree Patent Weaknesses have been Damaging
Generating a return on tech patents from licensing without suing for infringement is fast becoming a lost art – even if the licensor is a
China is Granted More than Twice the Global Patents as the U.S.; Leads in 29 of 36 Fields
China is the undisputed leader in global patent grants according to data provided by the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization, with 607,758 issued in 2021,
44% of Top 100 University U.S. Patent Holders are Foreign Institutions; 8 of the Top 22
Almost half of the top 100 colleges, universities and research institutes that have been granted U.S. patents are located outside of America. For the most
Season 3 of ‘Understanding IP Matters’ Premiere’s this Week: “Partnerships can Enable the U.S. to Maintain its Innovation Leadership”
The first episode of the third season of the popular podcast series, ‘Understanding IP Matters,’ drops on Wednesday with the focus on public-private technology partnerships,
$18B A.I. Investment in 1Q 2023 is up 86% Over 4Q; Writers Guild Takes the Lead on A.I. Regs
The meteoric rise of generative A.I., while exciting, presents a threat to IP holders, such as creators, businesses and investors, as well as the public.
66.4% Worldwide Acknowledge the Positive Impact of IP Rights but Many Young Do Not Agree
A recent study of 25,000 consumers in 50 nations finds that IP rights’ positive effects are most highly recognized in Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America
Entertainers and Athletes are Learning to Live with A.I. Algorithms – One Byte at a Time
The Writers Guild of America’s 146-day strike may be all but ratified, but for others in the entertainment industry – like the striking actors and
An Opportunity to Participate in Important Research: Help Identify What the IP Community Believes Everyone Needs to Know
Creators, lawyers, IP owners, investors, policymakers and others engaged in IP seldom agree about what audiences need know about intellectual property rights – or do
The Largest Entrepreneurship Programs are Showing Students What IP Can Do for Them
For students at several of the largest U.S. university entrepreneurship and innovation (E&I) programs, the idea of intellectual property engagement is changing. A 31-page report
Identifying Return on IP (ROIP) is More Art than Financial Science; What’s Being Overlooked?
It’s easy to appreciate intellectual property licensing. C-level executives and investors of all types are among the many who attracted to the revenue and smitten
Less than Half of Intel’s Sales Yet Eight Times its Market Value, Nividia Leads by Ruling A.I.
Just a few years ago the chip industry was structured around a handful of players who moved in lockstep with each other. High demand for
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