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Reversal Amounts were Higher than Patent Damages in 2013 and 2015, Data Shows
Diminished or vacated patent damages awards were greater than the total amount of damages awarded for 2013 and 2015, a surprising “net-negative” for patent plaintiffs.
Patent Disputes are Rarer Than Perceived; Trials are 6/1000th of Active Patents
With the number of active U.S. patents approaching four million you would think patent suits are also up. Think again. Litigation is more infrequent than
Join the Livestream: How A.I. and Tech are Affecting IP Licensing and Value + “Reaching A New Generation of Inventors”
Four IP licensing experts will discuss recent changes in the intellectual property licensing landscape, including generative A.I., and how they are affecting innovation. The all-star
Absent from the Classroom: An Understanding of IP Rights; Two Leading Educators Explain
Lack of basic intellectual property understanding among executives and creators undermines the impact of inventions, content and brands and leaves value on the table. This
The Handwriting is on the IP Wall: Inventors and Content Creators are in the Same Sinking Boat
When it comes to declining respect for intellectual property rights inventors and content creators, such as photographers, musicians and writers, as well as some trademark
Three Plaintiffs are Responsible for Most Volume Patent Suits – Who are they?
Non-practicing patent owners or NPEs are reportedly responsible for filing the bulk of patent infringement suits. Who are these super plaintiffs and why do they
6 Creative Ways to Inspire Students to Learn More About Intellectual Property
Invention and creative expression are a journey, not a one-step process accompanied by a flash of light. Simplifying the invention process for students can help
Investing in Intellectual Property is a Growing Challenge for Unicorns, Litigants, Technology
The value of most companies’ today is derived from their intellectual property. So why are IP rights, especially patents, so difficult for investors to understand
In 2022 the IP CloseUp Blog Surpassed 250,000 Visits; 360,000 Page Views
2022 was a breakthrough year for IP CloseUp, a leading independent blog that follows intellectual property developments, trends and people. The no-fee publication has generated
Most Cited Business Scholar: The U.S. Can’t Just Create Innovation – It Must Capture It
Despite the U.S.’s history of generating innovation, it has a less than stellar record for capturing and otherwise monetizing it. Digitalization and the ease of
Invention Licensing Today May Be Easier for Some Without Patents Than With
The news in much of the inventing community is often doom and gloom, but for Stephen Key, a successful creator and entrepreneur, the opportunities faced
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