Chinese companies engaged in active transactions involving a total of 237,773 patents in 2020. According to information provided in The China Intellectual Property Financing Index
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Value of Top Global Brands Up 42% with TechCos Leading the Way; Patents Play an Unsung Role
The value of the top global brands, which are largely comprised of technology companies, grew at an astonishing 42% since 2020. With global technology brands
The Strange Economics of Streaming May Add Up for Fans But Not For Most Musicians
Streaming may have saved the recording industry from the loss of CD sales, but it has not helped most musicians earn a basic living. Recent
$1 Billion+ Patent Damages Awards, and Many Over $100M, are Rarely Paid
What’s in a number? Apparently, not much. While headline-grabbing patent damages awards were up in 2020 and 2021, payouts on these verdicts are exceedingly rare.
Five Creations That You Cannot Copyright (but might Trademark or Otherwise Protect)
Copyrights are relatively easy and inexpensive to secure but can be difficult to defend. But not all content creations or designs are covered by them.
More than twice as many new 5G vehicle patents are set to issue, setting the stage for disputes
With four new 5G-enabled iPhones set to launch today, and a significant number of 5G patents already granted, a significantly larger number are in the queue
Most Highly Valued Brands Are Receiving More New Patents; Alphabet is standing pat
Whether or not their brand value has increased, many global businesses, especially those in the technology space, are adding more patents at a record pace.
Inventors receive too much credit for Breakthrough Innovations, says best-selling author
A provocative new book by an award-winning author, entrepreneur and politician disputes the contribution of tens of thousands of individual inventors to major innovations, like
Value of S&P 500 intangibles are more than 5X tangibles
In the digital world products, services and knowledge travel fast, and where they go so do intangible assets. Understanding which companies, industries and brands rely
Commentary: Beyond ‘Siri’ and ‘Alexa’ – Speech AI Patents are Serious Business
Guest Column by Dr. Roya Ghafele With a rapidly growing market that offers both attractive returns on investment and the genuine ability to transform the
Patent Suits at a 10-Year Low; Cumulative 2019 Damages Awards Highest Since 2014
2019 saw the fewest patent suits filed since 2010. This occurred despite the increasing need to file suit in order to license in many areas
The Five Largest Techcos earned $802 billion annually from surprisingly diverse sources
The largest technology businesses generate revenues in different ways, but all rely on a dedicated customer-user base. These ‘big five’ technology businesses all rely on
