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Nokia secures first video streaming platform deal, boosting licensing revenue from new segments

Licence is a big breakthrough in the multimedia space for the Finnish company

Google signs litigation-free patent licence with InterDigital

The new deal covers the Delaware-based patent licensing company’s wireless, Wi-Fi and HEVC portfolios

Avanci CEO stresses importance of simple approach to SEP licensing

In an exclusive interview with Tim Pohlmann, Kasim Alfalahi offers his take on how to navigate the world of SEP licensing, Avanci’s 5G vehicle programme and striking the right balance between the interests of licensors and licensees.

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Why is Liberty Tax Service embroiled in so many trade secret spats?

A franchising company filing a high volume of lawsuits highlights the vulnerabilities around this business model vis-à-vis trade secrets protection

24 May 2024

Exclusive: Xiaomi and Sharp ink wireless SEP cross-licensing deal

The global agreement brings the companies’ 20-month dispute in China to an end

24 May 2024

The patent buyer behind IPA Technologies’ $242 million verdict

Michael Zhang, a former WiLAN associate vice president, talks about the verdict against Microsoft, his approach to licensing, and more

23 May 2024

Pfizer unit awarded $108 million for AstraZeneca infringement by Delaware jury

But big money pharma patent damages have a habit of being overturned

21 May 2024

Trade secrets – to license or not to license?

Pure trade secret licensing is not a common choice when commercialising IP but industry insiders predict that change is coming

21 May 2024

Meet MPAI, the standardisation body for artificial intelligence data coding

The international nonprofit with 44 members – like Sisvel, ETRI, Stanford and MIT – is developing 17 standards and the IEEE-SA has already adopted five

16 May 2024

LG Energy shifts patent strategy up a gear against infringing “industry latecomers”

The battery giant is developing a pool for licensing out but will pursue litigation where needed under new “firm stance”, Han Sun Lee tells IAM

16 May 2024

Inside Huawei’s Americas IPR department

IAM sat down with unit head Benjamin Wu to discuss his team’s work, licensing ambitions and the importance of Brazil

15 May 2024

Predictions of royalty load, litigation risk for upcoming Tesla EV charging standard

Tesla’s NACS plug – predicted to dominate the United States’ EV market – is undergoing standardisation. Automakers prefer royalty-free licensing, but what of suppliers and NPE risk?

14 May 2024

Adeia renews Panasonic licence, announces Q1 revenue

The San Jose-based patent licensing company also spent $8.5 million acquiring patents in the first quarter to strengthen its position in over-the-top streaming tech

10 May 2024

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