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IAM magazine issue 26
The decade-long revolution
It is now 10 years since David Bowie put pen to paper to seal the first
music royalty securitisation. From what better place than the inside is there
to assess how this deal and those that followed have revolutionised the
world of IP monetisation?
Features
Navigating the European litigation maze
Litigating the same patent in more than one European jurisdiction is
complex, costly and time consuming. But often it is unavoidable
The recipe for CIPO success
There are 12 essential ingredients needed to create the perfect chief
intellectual property officer
The economics of judicial patent reform in the United States
Patent reform in the US is being directed, in some cases, at certain types
of business. However, attempts to tackle the challenges they pose could
have damaging consequences for innocent bystanders
Small but perfectly formed
It may have only a few members, but companies across the world have
benefited from work done by The Gathering – an organisation that has been
hugely influential in spreading the intellectual asset management message
over the last decade
Just say no
Because strong patents advance science, calls in the US for an expanded
research use exemption must be rejected
For what it’s worth
Having communication channels other than traditional financial statements
is critical for the financial wellbeing of companies rich in intangible assets
The strategic edge
Tactical deployment of intellectual assets may bring short-term benefits,
but sustainable success depends on thinking and acting strategically
IP best practice in the investment holding period
There are 10 golden rules for VC-backed companies to follow if they want to
ensure their IP is as valuable as possible in the period leading up to sale
Insights
European Commission assumes role of global technology watchdog
The recent European
Court of First Instance
decision in the Microsoft
case may turn out to
have major implications
for all IP owners
operating in the
technology sector
IP Hall of Fame inductees announced
A process that began in April
2007 ended at the beginning of
September when the names of
those to be inducted into the IP
Hall of Fame for 2007 were
announced in London. The
inductees were voted in by the
IP Hall of Fame Academy
Columns
Piece of mind
Getting all intangibles onto the
balance sheet should be the longterm
goal, but while we wait for
that to happen there are other
options that may facilitate the
monetisation of IP rights
Theoretical challenges, practical consequences
There is an urgent need to develop
ways in which intellectual capital can
be valued into existence
Due diligence or discount
Due diligence does not have to be
a part of all patent valuations. But
if it isn't, discounting will have to
take its place
A sea change in wilful infringement
A recent Federal Circuit decision
has redefined the wilful damages
landscape in the United States
Patent analytics
Electronics & Instruments
Hon Hai Precision Industries takes
the lead from Canon. Honeywell
moves into the top 10 while
Matsushita drops out. Six of the top
10 companies have patent holdings
in multiple scorecard industries, five
of the companies are conglomerates;
however pure-play companies take
the top two spots
Co-published editorial
Roundtable
Navigating the European litigation maze
Litigating the same patent in more than one European jurisdiction is
complex, costly and time consuming. But often it is unavoidable
