Features
After a decade of growth at home,Chinese semiconductor companiesare poised to take a larger shareof the global market. They are alsorapidly increasing their patentingactivities. Multinationals should situp and take note – not just in China,but in their own jurisdictions as well
Most heads of IP departmentscan only dream of reporting directto the CEO. For Ericsson CIPOKasim Alfalahi, however, this dreamhas become a reality. He talks usthrough his first year since gainingentry to the C-suite
IP debt is a new way to raise cashfrom patents without having to sellor enforce them. However, it canbe a high-stakes game andcompanies need to take care thatthey do not lose control of valuableintellectual property
As the widespread adoption ofAndroid has shown, consumertechnology companies areincreasingly turning to variousopen source software platforms toboost their competitive advantage.At the same time, open sourcedevelopers are recognising thebenefits of IP protection
Software is everywhere, but puttinga value on it is a tough challenge.A distinguished panel of expertsdiscuss how it might be done
Trade secrets have always beenvaluable, but the America InventsAct means they are now worth morethan ever – potentially even morethan patents. What is the best wayto take advantage of this type ofprotection for your inventions – andwhat are the pitfalls?
While the elite patent prosecutionfirms in the United States may facemore challenges than ever before,the fact that intellectual property ismoving to the top of the corporateagenda means that the future hasnever been brighter
It is no longer an option, but anabsolute imperative, for securityand risk management practitionersto acquire an operational familiaritywith intangible assets
Regression models not only canprovide a quantitative measure fordamages in US patent cases, butalso can provide additional insightinto topics such as non-infringingalternatives, market equilibriumsand cannibalisation that can help tostrengthen a damages model
Insights
Before legislating againstalleged abuses of the patentsystem by non-practisingentities, US politicians needto make sure that they canseparate fact from anecdote,theory and hunch
A round-up of IP-related quotes, observations and opinions from the recent past ...
Columns
Increased investor appetite in the IPasset class and the substantial benefitsoffered by a public listing have enabledmany public IP companies to accomplishand accelerate their business objectives.A good example is ParkerVision
Proposed changes to Hong Kong’spatent regime are far reaching and,potentially, game changing for bothpractitioners and their clients
Successful tech companies havetransformed what was once thecornerstone of invention into a place thatis strangely inhospitable to bold ideasand strong IP rights. What will it take forSilicon Valley to get its mojo back?
Management report
In today’s globalised market, it is more important than ever to make smart decisions on trademark selection, registration and enforcement. A successful brand management programme can play a vital role in minimising risk and maximising value
India’s rise to prominence on theinternational scene has madeit an increasingly attractive marketin which to do business. Thetrademark regime is continuallybeing refined to accommodate thisgrowing interest
The European Court of Justice’s eagerly awaited decision in the IP TRANSLATOR case marks a turning point in the examination of trademark applications across the European Union. Applicants will need to review their filing strategies accordingly By Christian R Thomas,
Protecting trade dress is a delicate matter – not least because the way in which it is promoted directly impacts on enforceability. However, a well-thought-out strategy can result in a trademark right that is valid before the US Patent and Trademark Office
Industry insight
Registered designs can protect yourbrand’s x-factor and as a result are apowerful arrow in the IP quiver, writesKristin Geboers of the trademarkbusiness of Thomson Reuters
