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In the third of a three-part series, we explore how emerging clarity in other provisions of US patent law are proving a timely antidote to the oversaturation of Section 101 jurisprudence
With increasing market globalisation, corporations and patent experts are feeling the pressure to create IP assets that have value across a wide range of jurisdictions. Critical to this is the further harmonisation of national patent laws – but is this any closer to becoming a reality?
As patent sales continue to make headlines, it appears that the largest sellers are motivated by a mix of business need and changing attitudes
The Australian High Court has handed down a highly anticipated decision on the validity of Myriad Genetics’ patent claims for isolated gene sequences, including mutations in the BRCA1 gene
Industry insight
Patent metrics can tell us much about the health of businesses and how they are planning for the future, writes Bob Stembridge
Features
Patent sharing is a key element of Korea’s high-profile bid to boost its SME ecosystem. IAM talks to corporates, investors and patent aggregators about whether IP assets can produce a more dynamic economy
Asking prices are down, but the brokerage business is not in as poor health as it may first appear – especially for a select handful of players
UK vacuum pump innovator and manufacturer Edwards has been through a significant period of change in recent times. Through it all, ensuring that its IP portfolio remains strong, has been global head of IP Charles Clark
The challenging and uncertain patent enforcement environment has wreaked havoc on small/micro-cap public IP company valuations. However, the associated volatility has created money-making opportunities for public market investors
Western multinationals face particular challenges and risks when it comes to protecting intellectual property based on R&D carried out in Brazil, Russia, India and China
Patents are increasingly important in the information and communication technology sector, prompting some of the leading players to develop innovative strategies to maximise their value
The US patent system may have lost some of its mojo, but that doesn’t mean that these assets are any less deserving of attention. For small and medium-sized businesses in particular, it is more crucial than ever to keep their IP house in order
Standard-essential patents are increasingly the subject of lively debate among market observers. Yet little is known about the overall number and occurrence of SEPs and whether they are worth all the fuss
Insights
It broke out in 2009 and raged across the world for five years; but unlike most wars, the battle relating to smartphone patents benefited multiple parties and had just one real loser
A round-up of IP-related quotes, observations and opinions from the recent past…
Data centre
A selection of key IP facts and figures, as reported by IAM and other sources
