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…
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Xiaomi maintains competitive pricing; Removes onus of Royalties on customers
Xiaomi faces a patent dispute in India but continues to offer competitively priced smartphones. The company leverages its agreements with Qualcomm and focuses on risk mitigation while maintaining…
Margaret Knight: Most Notable Woman in the World of Patents
Margaret Knight’s invention of the flat-bottomed paper bag machine transformed packaging and set legal precedents in patent law. Overcoming gender bias and patent theft, she secured her place…
Kingsoft, Xiaomi Establish New IP Investment Fund
Kingsoft and Xiaomi have set up a USD 35 million fund to invest in intellectual property in China. The initiative is a response to regulatory changes affecting tech…
IEEE amends it’s IP policy related to Standard Essential Patents
IEEE has amended its IP policy for Standard Essential Patents, requiring RAND licensing and setting limits on injunctions. The clarified definition of reasonable terms is expected to reduce…
Patent: Patents are Forever; What Jobs teaches you from the Grave!
The post discusses how inventors like Steve Jobs continue to receive patents even after their death through legal processes and estate actions. It analyses the implications for intellectual…
Is Criteria to Determine Obviousness in Patent Still Ambiguous?
The post discusses the persistent ambiguity in the legal criteria for determining obviousness in patent matters. It assesses recent judicial trends and the impact of landmark cases like…
New Intellectual Property Rights to ease Patent filing
The new Intellectual Property Rights policy in India seeks to make patent filing more accessible to Indian innovators. The policy highlights the need for legal reforms and targeted…
True Position Inc.’s Device Locator Patent Invalidated
The USPTO’s PTAB has invalidated True Position Inc.’s device locator patent 7,783,299 on grounds of anticipation and obviousness based on prior art. Polaris Wireless successfully challenged the patent’s…
What makes Samsung want to buy Blackberry?
Samsung’s reported interest in acquiring Blackberry highlights the value of Blackberry’s patent portfolio and strategic assets. The potential deal faces regulatory scrutiny in Canada and could impact competition…