An increasing number of experts say the U.S. has lost its edge in the battle to secure and defend meaningful patents that stimulate competition. It
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Philanthropist & patent licensing pioneer, Eugene Lang, dead at 98
One of America’s most successful and charitable patent licensing strategists passed away last week. Eugene M. Lang, describe as “an American folk hero” for his
Bloody AC-DC patent war depicted in new novel by Oscar winner
If you thought the 19th Century was a kinder, gentler time for the people responsible for break-through inventions, you would be mistaken – it was
Center for IP Understanding is started by leading IP execs to raise awareness, improve attitudes
The Center for Intellectual Property Understanding (CIPU), an independent, unaffiliated non-profit dedicated to increasing IP awareness and improving negative attitudes towards patents, copyrights and other
InterDigital leads PIPX public IP stock index to a 44.9% gain for 2016
The PIPX public IP licensing company stock index soared to a 44.9% increase in 2016, led by an impressive 86.3% move for InterDigital. With a
IP CloseUp visits were up 81% in 2016, breaking previous record
It was the second record-breaking year in a row for IP CloseUp readership, with 43,946 visits in 2016, an 81% increase from 24,273 in 2015.
Inventor Kearns’ fight with Ford & other auto cos is 2016’s most read IP CloseUp post; 20,000+ visitors
An article summarizing inventor Robert Kearns’ epic battle against the automobile industry is this year’s most read IP CloseUp post with more than 21,000 visits.
Trump Jr.’s op-ed reveals a solid understanding of patent licensing
Donald J. Trump, Jr.’s editorial in the The Daily Caller in 2012, a conservative leaning publication that generates more than 16 million monthly visits, indicates that
Gov’t study of economic impact of patent infringement is needed ASAP, experts say
There are abundant statistics on the cost of counterfeit goods, copyright infringement and even the negative impact of patent “trolls,” but nothing on the estimated
Attorney-investor is willing to share patent filing costs & risks with clients
Many law firms still seek to participate in the outcome of clients’ patent litigation, but few are willing to share the cost of obtaining and
IP Dealmakers’ event Nov. 17-18 will focus on new opportunities; IP CloseUp readers can save $200
IP Dealmakers Forum is one of the more anticipated IP events of the year, especially for those engaged in patent licensing, sales, and M&A transactions.
Can small businesses afford weaker U.S. patents?
Can businesses and entrepreneurs compete with weaker U.S. patents in an innovation-driven global economy? An event featuring a broad range of IP thought-leaders on October
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