Analysis of patent litigation, PTAB practice, prosecution and pharma IP, written on the data behind LexDana.
Nokia, RIM, Motorola, Google, Apple and Samsung. In 2012, they captured our imaginations by pushing the boundaries of mobile technology and our media attention by fighting tooth-and-nail over intellectual property. We’ve finally emerged from the year…
Undoubtedly, 2012 was a big year for the intellectual property world. Significant developments not only in the United States at the USPTO but around the world will mean a very different landscape in years to come. Looking back at the some of the…
"In a sense, the patent system is itself a prize system, albeit a peculiar one." In a 2007 paper Joseph Stiglitz, Columbia University professor and former World Bank chief economist, argues for more generalized use of prizes to stimulate and…
If you have a moment, please take our short survey (3 questions!) to help us improve your experience. Looking back on 2012 and ahead to 2013, the increasingly important role of intellectual property becomes clear. More than ever, we've seen how simple…
Early this week the European Union finally accomplished what has long seemed highly unlikely--a unified European Patent known as the "unitary" patent. Designed to address Europe's lagging role in the innovation world, the unitary patent…
When Google purchased Motorola earlier this year, their intent to monopolize on Motorola's well-established patent portfolio was clear. As a result, Google's August move to file for an injunction with the International Trade Commission against…
The non-practicing entity (NPE) model of accruing patents holds a delicate position in the patent sphere. In theory NPEs could help spread innovation, but in practice--particularly in an environment saturated with bad patents--their monetization strategies…
Whenever it comes time to scapegoat someone in the IP world, “patent troll” is the pejorative of choice. Even in polite company, “non-practicing entities” (NPEs) are seldom held in favorable light. The “dark side,” with…
The America Invents Act focused largely on the question of priority rights to patent inventions. The new legislative language described changes to patentability requirements, but also to the procedures for outside challenges to patentability. The…
Patents, the heart of our intellectual property system, do not have a straightforward value. But they are property; individuals and organizations can maintain ownership of patents, as well as trade them freely in the marketplace. From an economics…
This articles is the last of a four-part series examining the USPTO’s role in administering the patent system. Other articles in this series: Part I: Introduction . Part II:Human Resources . Part III: Databases . In previous articles we introduced a…
Mitt Romney is the voice of corporate America. At least when it comes to China bashing. Romney promises aggressive tactics when combating China’s intellectual property thieves and corporate spies. In contrast, President Obama leans on diplomacy and…
