Posts in Technology & Innovation
Congress, the ITC and the Biden Administration Must Move Forward to Stop Samsung’s IP Abuse
Last week, years of arguing and contention came to an end. The fight I’m referring to was not a political campaign, but that doesn’t make …
FRAND Royalty Base Statements and Cellular Wireless Standard Essential Patents (Part III)
This is the third in a series of articles analyzing statements made by various entities in the cellular industry regarding licensing Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) on a …
Free Advice to the New Administration: Weakening Bayh-Dole Courts Disaster
Almost two weeks after election day, it's still not entirely certain who won (has there ever been a crazier year than 2020), but it appears increasingly likely that …
Breaking Down Moderna’s COVID-19 Patent Pledge: Why Did They Do It?
As Pfizer and BioNTech announced this week that results of their COVID-19 vaccine have exceeded expectations, the technology behind the vaccine (messenger RNA, or mRNA) has taken …
David Kappos Reflects on the Developing Landscape for SEPs at IPWatchdog’s SEP2020
On day one of IPWatchdog’s SEP2020, keynote speaker David Kappos told IPWatchdog President and CEO Gene Quinn that the IP community should not panic about what …
Analyzing FRAND-Related Statements for Cellular Wireless SEPS (Part II)
This is the second in a series of articles analyzing statements made by various entities in the cellular industry regarding licensing Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) on a …
Designing Data Privacy and Protection for Competitive Advantage
In these times, businesses are increasingly data driven and privacy regulations are continually being updated to keep pace. As an entrepreneur, of the many operational checkpoints that …
The Patent Pool Explained: An Effective Mechanism When the Burden is Shared
Implementers of standard essential technology such as Long-Term Evolution (LTE) are constantly attempting to reduce costs for implementation. This behavior has led to certain inefficiencies in the …
Cellular Wireless Standard Essential Patents: A Survey of FRAND-Related Statements
Over the years, several entities have published statements related to licensing 4G/5G cellular wireless Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) on a Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) basis. …
The Air Force Wants Your IP – Don’t Expect it Back
The U.S. Air Force last year announced revisions to its weapons procurement policy that will have the unintended effect of reducing its access to groundbreaking technology, …
Determining the Likelihood that an AI Patent Application Will Be Allowed at the USPTO
As computing power and large datasets become more available, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in technology is exploding around the world. As an indicator of the …
Examining Samsung’s and LG’s LCD Patent Portfolios Following Decisions to Halt LCD Production
Samsung Display and LG Display, the two South Korean technology behemoths, announced plans earlier this year to stop the production of LCDs by the end of 2020. The …
3D Printing: Adoptability, Assurance, IP and Consumer Concerns
Conceiving of an idea and then turning that idea into an actual end-product were two distinct processes prior to the era of 3D printing. But thanks to …
A Massive Threat to Innovation Dodged—for Now
When people think of innovation at this moment, odds are they are thinking about innovation in the biotech and pharmaceutical sector, as the industry scrambles to invent …
Technical Submissions as Helpful Indicator of Standard Essential Patent Portfolio Value
While 5G technology is quite well known by many in popular culture, thanks to nearly ubiquitous television commercials, it is not the only new wireless technology that …
