Smartflash takes a $ 532.9 Mn worth bite of Apple
A Texas jury has ordered Apple to pay USD 532.9 million to Smartflash after finding iTunes infringed three patents. The case illustrates the complexities of patent litigation involving…
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Hedy Lamarr – Much more than what meets the eye
Hedy Lamarr, famed for her Hollywood career, was also a groundbreaking inventor. Her innovative work on wireless communication has had a lasting impact on modern technologies.
European Patent Process – A Presentation by Nitin Nair
This presentation on the European patent process was delivered by Mr. Nitin Nair at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, for Senior Officials of the Ministry…
US Patent Process – Presentation by Nitin Nair
This presentation on the US patent process was delivered by Mr. Nitin Nair at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, for Senior Officials of the Ministry…
Patent: Basics of Specification Drafting – Presentation by Somashekar Ramakrishna
This presentation on the basics of patent specification drafting was delivered by Mr. Somashekar Ramakrishna at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, for Senior Officials of…
Presentation on Patent Infringement Analysis by Dr. Kalyan
This presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala examines the analysis of patent infringement, covering the principal methods by which infringement is assessed. It was delivered at the National…
IBM sues Priceline and subsidiaries for Patent Infringement
IBM has sued Priceline and its subsidiaries for allegedly infringing five patents related to online technologies. The case underscores IBM’s ongoing efforts to enforce its intellectual property rights…
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…
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…
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…