Despite a soft first quarter 2015 for the 13 IP licensing company stocks that comprise the PIPX IP Stock Index, versus the S&P 500, individual
Patent quality — Is a “shared responsibility”, says IBM; it does not represent invention quality or IP value
There is a great deal of agreement that patent quality is lacking, but surprisingly little about how to define and achieve it. Patent quality is
“IP Finance 2015” will examine IP assets, transactions and challenges
IP Finance 2015, “Innovative Ways to Manage IP Assets for Maximum Return,” will bring together in New York on May 14 leaders in patent licensing
Patent ‘Quality Summit’ will be open to the public, March 25-26
The goal of the USPTO gathering is to promote discussion of ways to improve patent quality. The first Patent Quality Summit will take place at
Rohrabacher to Congress: “Don’t let the ‘Innovation Act’ be a part of our legacy”
Not everyone agrees that another round of patent reform is necessary at this time. Doubters believe that the Innovation Act, H.R. 9 in its current form, will
For Samsung charity begins at “home,” Marshall, Texas
Samsung has had to defend itself from dozens of patent suits in the Eastern District of Texas, one of the most popular venues for patent
Life360: “It is a huge stretch to say we are infringing”
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
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.
Responsible Patent Licensing is Focus of NY Financial Conference
Executives of top patent holders will participate in “NPE 2015: The Business of Responsible Licensing” to be held in NYC’s financial district on March 12.
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
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