Organisation: General Electric

IAM exclusive: Dolby GC Andy Sherman dishes about firm’s GE Licensing acquisition

Sherman opens up about the inside story of the $429 million, 5,000 patent acquisition, his plans for future standardisation work, how Dolby will handle GE Licensing’s patent pool participation, and more

07 June 2024

Dolby to acquire GE Licensing, 5,000 patents, for $429M

“We are really excited because this is really an opportunity to strengthen our core business – particularly our licensing business and particularly in video,” Dolby's Andy Sherman tells IAM in an exclusive interview

06 June 2024

Nurturing our planet: Unveiling the key players in green technology patents

Data from Anaqua examines exactly the technologies companies, big and small, are investing in

20 December 2023

Patent trends reveal China's tech prowess

Dolcera’s analysis of China’s patent landscape underscores the nation's transition from tech adopter to tech innovator

29 November 2023

Top European patent owners 2022

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Dolcera’s patent analysis takes a deep dive into Europe’s biggest players and reveals that the technology and manufacturing sectors are yet to realise their full potential.

23 November 2023

Top 100 US patent owners 2022

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Dolcera’s analysis of US patents last year shows Samsung dominates in volume and increasing emphasis on AI filings by companies

27 October 2023

State of inventiveness in Europe

The region is lagging behind its global peers in invention productivity but there are ways this gulf can be crossed

24 February 2023

Xiaomi inks ‘unique’ multi-lateral licensing deal with IP Bridge, Orange and Siemens

Former company Head of IP Strategy worked as the facilitator for agreements that cover a range of technologies

11 January 2023

The most experienced ITC patent litigation firms and their track records

Docket Navigator data shows how the busiest practices in the US International Trade Commission have performed for clients over the past five years

28 November 2022

There’s a lot more to GE Licensing than patents, says outfit’s head

GE’s Licensing group participates in traditional patent licensing while also exploring new models like equity management

20 June 2022

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