The Licensing Executives Society, Inc., recently released the results of the LES High Tech Sector Royalty Rates & Deal Terms Survey. This survey covers the ever-changing world of intellectual property licensing and patents. Data from the survey digs much deeper than what can be found through public sources. Information from this survey and the past […]
Month: March 2019
Patent holder finds filing suit can backfire
Protecting the value of a patent is an important part of intellectual property asset management. A lot of strategies for doing this are tried and true, but as we have written about previously, some strategies don’t always work. In the earlier case, the tactic in question involved a pharmaceutical company that sought to extend the security […]
Patent thickets: an IP reality posing unique challenges
Road Runner cartoon fans know that if Wile E. Coyote pulls out a bucket of glue to capture the elusive bird, things are not going to go well. Whatever happens, the nature of the sticky situation is one that will mean trouble for the canine and elicit laughs from viewers. In the intellectual property realm, […]
‘Must have’ argument fails to fly in Apple IPR appeal
A common element of patent challenges these days through inter partes review (IPR) is the claim that a patent shouldn’t have been granted in the first place because of obviousness due to prior art. This is a claim that Apple attempted to use in responding to allegations that it had infringed on a patent held […]
The right NDA is the one that best meets your needs
Nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) are part and parcel of effective intellectual property management. What elements an NDA should include depends on your intent. To be sure you meet your specific needs, you should consult an experienced IP attorney. That said, most experts agree that there are certain provisions every confidentiality agreement should include, and in this post we […]
A look at arbitration’s role in resolving patent disputes
Few would argue the U.S. legal system is perfect. It is what we have and it is up to us to manage it in ways that achieve optimal justice. In recent years, the concept of arbitration has taken root. The idea being that by removing disputes from courts, resolution becomes more efficient and less costly. […]
