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InPASS: New Patent Full-Text Search Tool from IPO

InPASS, the Indian Patent Advanced Search System, was launched by the Indian Patent Office in February 2015 to provide full-text patent search functionality. This initiative aims to increase…

Intellepedia · 2 Mar 2015

Patent Acquisition and Guess Work

This post analyses prominent patent acquisitions by Google and Apple in February 2015, including Odysee and Touch ID developments. It discusses the related speculation and potential impacts on…

Intellepedia · 27 Feb 2015

FTC Gives Conditional Approval to the Microsoft-Nokia Deal

The South Korean FTC conditionally approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s handset business, limiting patent royalties for local manufacturers. The deal mandates Microsoft to adhere to FRAND terms for…

Intellepedia · 26 Feb 2015

Qualcomm Inc. to pay record fine of US$ 975 Mn

Qualcomm Inc. has agreed to pay a record antitrust fine and lower patent royalties in China, concluding a major investigation. The outcome may affect ongoing antitrust cases against…

Intellepedia · 24 Feb 2015

Electronic Frontier Foundation to preserve Software

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is advancing efforts for DMCA exemptions to support software preservation and legitimate use. Their petitions aim to address legal uncertainties and ensure continued access…

Intellepedia · 20 Feb 2015

Technology Transfer boost Entrepreneurship

Illinois universities are promoting entrepreneurship through focused technology transfer and start-up incubation initiatives. Their programs have significantly increased start-up activity, especially in biomedicine and IT, demonstrating the effectiveness…

Intellepedia · 13 Feb 2015