Better Measures The conclusion of my chat with Apple, IBM, Microsoft and H-P heads of IP business about how they measure success (the Intangible Investor
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ROI for Intellectual Ventures Funds Scrutinized
U of TX Return on IV is Off 73% PE investor Chris Dixon unearthed some interesting news about returns on an investment in Intellectual Ventures funds held
USC/Shoah’s $7m Patent License
Greater Good IP Insider has been following the $7 million 11-patent license covering digital search algorithms discovered by the USC/Shoah Foundation. University of Southern California
14 Articles on Patent Reform
Medical Pub Provides New Insight The summer 2010 issue of Medical Innovation & Business examines the economic impact of patent reform. It’s well worth taking
Patent “Plot” Thickens
EDN Takes a Fresh Look at NPEs In the current Electronic Design, Strategy, News, contributing editor Tam Harbert cuts to the heart of the NPE matter with a timely
Rampant IP Piracy is Hurting U.S.
China-U.S. IP Policy: Not a Two-Way Street The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) held a public hearing on June 15 and 16 that focused
Former Chief Patent Execs Speak Out
Defining Performance: No Simple Matter Former heads of intellectual property at Apple, IBM, H-P and Microsoft agree that using patents successfully is more elusive than
Free IP Webinar
Cost Effectiveness + Patent Quality Controlling costs and managing risk is paramount for patent stakeholders. They can be a challenge when the average cost of
A Short History of UK IP Pubs
Letter from the Editor: The following letter from Joff Wild, Editor, IAM, was prompted by the previous post, The British are Here! (It’s run with
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
Demand Builds for Nortel Patents
Who Will Make Best Use of the IP? A lot of people are interested in what bankrupt Nortel will do with its valuable patent portfolio. In fact,
The Lure of Chapter 11
Creditors Should Covet IP, Not Costs In a wry and informative Sunday Business piece in The New York Times, “Who Knew Bankruptcy Paid So Well?,”
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