1,240 blockchain patent applications were filed worldwide in 2017, up from 594 in 2016 and 258 in 2015. Among the leading filers were Bank of

1,240 blockchain patent applications were filed worldwide in 2017, up from 594 in 2016 and 258 in 2015. Among the leading filers were Bank of
This year’s Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) Annual Conference will have a financial focus and take place in San Diego April 20-May 1. The plenary
While China is no fan of bitcoin mining – it has moved to close mining operations – it is actively pursuing block chain patents, and
Early indications are that U.S. patent litigation for 2018 is on track to be among the lowest in since 2005. So far in 2018, approximately
Economic hardship and lack of exposure to innovation are preventing minorities, low-income backgrounds and women from becoming inventors. Those are the findings of “Lost Einsteins: Innovation
A basic literacy about IP rights is everyone’s responsibility. While at times complex, patents, copyrights, and trademarks can be widely understood if people are clear
Many companies received more U.S. patents in 2017; IBM, the perennial leader, was number one for the 25th year. However, there were some notable declines
IP CloseUp, the blog of IP perspective, research, and people, grew in 2017 to more than 56,000 views and 44,000 visits, up 26% and 31%
Public IP company stalwart, InterDigital, with PIPCO-leading performance over the past five years, was hit by a significant drop in its net earnings in the
Attendees to this year’s IP Dealmakers Forum can expect an expanded international perspective to the timely content and networking. This year’s keynote is Dr Lulin
At a time when the value of IP rights under attack by businesses, individuals and the courts, the first IP Awareness Summit will examine the
Changes, or should we say “ch-ch-changes,” channeling David Bowie, who reinvented himself repeatedly, have decimated the performance of most publicly held patent licensing companies. Public