Patents Insights – Alarm.com acquisition of SDS and role of Onalert?
On December 14, 2020, Alarm.com, a big company in security solutions added Gunshot detection to its business line by acquiring Shooter Detection Systems (SDS). Source: [...]
InterDigital Patents Position them a threat to Chinese Companies
On Apr 28, 2020, InterDigital entered a worldwide patent licensing agreement with Huawei Technologies Ltd, and also settled all litigation against each other. The licensing agreement runs through [...]
UK Digital Healthcare: Should you be tracking University Spin-offs?
“Britain is leading the charge among its European counterparts when it comes to embracing the digital transformation of healthcare. From nimble start-ups to the evolution of the National Health [...]
Patent Licensing Insights: These 2 Cloud Computing Patents should be on your acquisition list
BOS Insights is a section featuring insights/trends from our in-house tool BOS, which can help you in designing and picking appropriate patent monetization and acquisition strategies. Short for [...]
Patent Licensing Insights: Maximizing Return on Toyota’s IP Licensing Program
BOS Insights is a section featuring insights/trends from our in-house tool BOS, which can help anybody in designing and picking appropriate patent monetization and acquisition strategies. Short [...]
Xiaomi’s Global Expansion Plan is Steered by Patents – A Patent Portfolio Analysis
Xiaomi has been surprising the consumer electronics industry with its innovative and affordable products since its inception. Founded in 2010, the startup quickly became a smartphone leader in [...]
The Ultimate Patent Due Diligence Checklist for Prioritization
If you are a Patent counsel, or in any way responsible for the patent acquisitions of your company, you might be receiving multiple requests from inventors or companies to purchase/license their [...]
Shadowing a New Analyst’s approach to Patent Monetization
With every project comes a challenge, and with every challenge that we overcome a milestone is set. Most of you would relate to this – some when they push their limits at the gym, others when [...]
List – 23 Marketplaces Where You Can Buy and Sell Patents
“I wish there was one comprehensive list that provides all the patent marketplaces where one could buy and sell patents” — uttered Sara, an inventor friend of mine, during our conversation the [...]
21 Patent Buying and Selling Strategies for Big and Small Companies
Patents, when used strategically, can take your business on the path of unshakable success. They can secure your business from corporate and legal hurdles, and help ensure a dependable revenue [...]
5 things to check before you buy a patent
Imagine you decide to invest a lot of money – possibly millions – in a patent since it is being infringed by a product with high market value. Of course, the patent has high value in this case. [...]
4 clever patent monetization strategies for saving thousands on consultancy
Clever is the one who has mastered the art of saving money, for that money could be spent on million other things. Saving money is an art, of which a few are a pro while many fail at it. A bit of [...]
How Patent Due diligence can help you in making Acquisitions?
What happens when a company has a strong patent portfolio but is not able to convert the IP assets into financial ones? Add to it, the rising operational costs that are affecting the financial [...]
Why You Should Track The Newly Created Startups in Your Industry?
A wise person once said – Be wary of the startups launching in your industry. What sounds like an interesting idea with a small team working on it today can give all the giants a run for [...]
How Technology Scouting Could Help Enhance Your Patent Portfolio?
Have you ever wondered how Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft emerged as market leaders, despite having thousands of competitors in the technology domain? The popular notion of their success is [...]
How not to be a loser in the game of M&A of patent assets?
When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, the incoming IP from the entity being acquired (or merged with) holds vital importance. The concerned authority, in most cases a patent counsel, has to [...]
Patent Acquisition Strategies – Where to find Ideal Patents to Mitigate risks during Foreign Expansion?
Lack of IP poses a challenge of patent infringement not only within the country but also when companies plan to go global – They are welcomed with lawsuits. At such a time, patent acquisition of [...]
This is How Pokemon Go Can Save Itself from Patent Litigations
The irresistible desire to search and capture all the Pokemon is making its players do everything to ensure that the game becomes a phenomenal success. The location based augmented reality game [...]
Patent Acquisition Strategy: Why you should focus on Mortgaged Patents?
A smart patent acquisition strategy helps a company maintain its competitive edge and to avoid litigation – pending or imminent. Any company looking for potential targets for acquisition faces [...]
A Cross Company Patent Analysis on Salesforce Acquisition
The IT industry is known for its fair share of mergers and acquisitions. From acquiring nascent start-ups with a small revenue stream to those with huge potential, the technology industry has [...]
