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
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O Canada, Ontario Rocks When it Comes to Patent Holders, Advisors
Ottawa, Toronto and Waterloo together comprise a leading center for valuable patents and IP expertise. To most people Ontario conjures an image of ice hockey
Additional Thoughts on Sarris, the Pantheon and Creative Vision
“A Portal to the Heavens” After reading Eric Gibson’s essay over the weekend about the Pantheon in Rome, “A Portal to the Heavens,” I am
More Than a Fast Track for Patent Disputes
Texas is a Growing Hub of IP Activity Texas courts becoming less favorable than they once were for parties filing patent suits has not stopped
City of Brotherly Love Ranks High in IP Holders, Advisors
iPlaces: Patents Pave Philadelphia Freeway Often overshadowed in technology and finance by the likes of San Francisco-Silicon Valley, Boston and New York, Philadelphia is right
Madison Avenue: An Emerging Center for IP Commerce
Mad Men Thrive in Mid-Town – Once the iconic Main Street of the advertising industry, Madison Avenue has quietly evolved into a center for Manhattan’s
Latest SF Tech Boomlet Fuels Jobs & More
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs — & IP Deals, Too! If a recent news article about the San Francisco economy is any indication, politicians may soon be
The UK Drives IP Services
The British are Here! The UK holds a unique position in intellectual property world, especially publishing and services. At least several of the top IP publications
iPlaces – SF Bay Area-Silicon Valley
IP Asset-land – Some places lend themselves to innovation. Some also lend themselves to new uses of innovation rights. Silicon Valley is one such area. In and
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