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IP is just as much about collaboration as exclusivity for oncology tech companies
IP advocacy group Ideas Matter showcased the pivotal role of IP in the development of cancer treatments at an event in London today. Representatives from a number of companies active in the field of cancer diagnostics attempted to counter the arguments put forward by IP sceptics by explaining the importance of IP to funding, product development, cross-industry collaboration and ultimately improving the quality of life for cancer sufferers. Dr Deryk Williams, chief medical officer of ...
Posted by Jack Ellis, IAM Magazine on 14 May 2013 @ 3:38PM
Ramifications of the Myriad gene patent case could reach far beyond medical diagnostics
The US Supreme Court this week heard oral arguments in Association for Molecular Pathology v Myriad Genetics. The case, which concerns the patentability of human genetic material, could have serious implications for innovators in the biotechnology industry and their ability to secure investment – and patent owners in other sectors should also pay close attention to the outcome. Back in May 2009 the Public Patent Foundation and the American Civil Liberties Union filed suit ...
Posted by Jack Ellis, IAM Magazine on 18 April 2013 @ 2:45PM
As the co-creator of a major privateer, BlackBerry's criticisms of the privateer model make no sense
PAEs impose tremendous costs on innovative industries. These costs are exacerbated by the evolving practice of operating companies employing PAE privateers as competitive weapons. The consequences of this marriage on innovation are alarming. Operating company transfers to PAEs create incentives that undermine patent peace. Transfers to PAEs threaten royalty stacking, which can raise rivals’ costs and hinder competition in technology markets. The ...
Posted by Joff Wild, IAM Magazine on 06 April 2013 @ 8:05PM
Nokia does privateering deal with Pendrell, the NPE's third big acquisition in last year
Pendrell Corporation has announced that it has acquired “several fundamental patent portfolios covering a wide range of foundational memory technologies for electronic devices” from Nokia. In total, 125 patents and applications are involved in the deal, “81 of which have been declared by Nokia to be essential to applicable standards”. The press release revealing the acquisition also states: “Pendrell has created a new wholly owned subsidiary, Helsinki ...
Posted by Joff Wild, IAM Magazine on 25 March 2013 @ 3:22PM
Prepare for controversy as the medtech patent market matures
Yesterday saw the opening of All Things Medical, an online auction of patent assets being conducted by a company called ipAuctions, Inc. At time of writing, there are 11 lots of medtech patents and applications up for grabs, including US, European and other national rights. PRWeb gives the following information regarding the auction: All lots are focused on the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technologies in the medical industry. They cover a broad range of applications.
Posted by Jack Ellis, IAM Magazine on 12 March 2013 @ 11:15AM
New tax break could encourage sceptical UK businesses to engage more with patents
Next month, the ‘Patent Box’ tax regime will come into effect in the United Kingdom. From 1st April, companies will be able to apply a lower 10% rate of corporation tax to worldwide profits arising from patents rather than the full 23%. As well as encouraging businesses to more actively seek IP protection for their inventions, it is hoped that the tax break will incentivise patentees to invest the money they save back into R&D and further IP filings. Paul Smith, ...
Posted by Jack Ellis, IAM Magazine on 05 March 2013 @ 12:33PM
IP owners will need to reassess their UK litigation strategies in light of costs reforms
At an AIPPI UK event held in London this week experts discussed how reforms aimed at reducing the cost of civil justice in England and Wales will impact on IP litigation strategy. Court of Appeal judge Lord Justice Jackson made a number of recommendations aimed at reducing civil litigation costs in England and Wales in his December 2009 report (the ‘Jackson Report’). Details on the implementation of his proposed changes which have specific implications for IP matters can ...
Posted by Jack Ellis, IAM Magazine on 16 February 2013 @ 9:53AM
Why HP might find it easier to refocus its business than Dell
Last week, Dell announced a deal which will see shares in the Texan personal computer manufacturer taken off of the public markets and into private ownership in what is reportedly the largest leveraged buyout since the global financial crisis struck in 2008. Company founder Michael Dell, private equity firm Silver Lake Partners and Microsoft have joined forces to spend $24.4 billion on taking the company private and removing it from the glare of the stock market as it explores its ...
Posted by Jack Ellis, IAM Magazine on 12 February 2013 @ 3:32PM
The familiar face behind Tessera’s strategic reshuffle
Tessera Technologies recently selected its general counsel Barney Cassidy as president of Tessera Intellectual Property Corporation, the company’s patent licensing arm. The appointment is the latest move in a series of structural and strategic shifts taking place at Tessera. These changes may have been partially motivated by pressure from shareholders – one of which, Starboard Value, has announced that it will challenge for seats on the Tessera board at the company’s ...
Posted by Jack Ellis, IAM Magazine on 28 January 2013 @ 11:01AM
With no entrenched silos corporate India has a wonderful opportunity to make hay with IP
And so to India. After the snow and biting cold of winter time in the UK, it is a pleasure to find myself in Bangalore, where a warm sun shines out of blue skies. It’s my first visit to the country and I am here to take part in the Global IP Convention. It’s one of the biggest IP events in India with an attendee list comprising local professionals and their in-house and private practice counterparts from overseas. Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting with a number of ...
Posted by Joff Wild, IAM Magazine on 27 January 2013 @ 12:02PM
