In other Ocean Tomo Insights posts, I have discussed uncertainty in the intellectual property system. In the patent system, one of the sources of uncertainty is the question of validity. A recent publication by my former colleagues in the Office of the Chief Economist at the US Patent and Trademark Office addresses uncertainty that resulted […]
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Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, Releases Cannabis Industry Report
As my colleagues Brent Hull and Paula Durham noted in their recent article “The Rescheduling of Cannabis: business and Tax Implications”, today Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, released the 2024 Cannabis Industry Report. The report provides an extensive overview of the industry’s growth, challenges and opportunities, and is the result of a collaboration […]
Women’s Representation in the Legal Industry
In honor of retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, who died in December 2023, this article examines women’s representation in the legal industry and in patent law. While an increasing number of women earn law degrees, women continue to be underrepresented as practicing attorneys and in […]
Business Intelligence – A Key Strategy in the Battle Against Counterfeit Goods in the Supply Chain (Part 1 of 2)
According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the international forum composed of 37 democracies with market-based economies, counterfeit and pirated goods represent approximately 3.3% of all global trade volume. Counterfeit goods may not only infringe patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property but pose a great reputational risk to the […]
Data Assets the Gold of the Modern Economy
Over the past four years, we witnessed a paradigm shift in how companies have been using their IP in transactions, reorganizations, and bankruptcy. The pandemic resulted in a surge of IP exploitation strategies centered around preservation of value, access to capital, and bankruptcy proceedings. In the midst of the pandemic, our focus shifted to helping […]
Applying Testing Tools to Establish Evidence of Use for Wireless Patents
Patents related to mobile devices and wireless networks have received significant industry attention as they enable mobile device manufacturers, network system vendors, and cellular providers to protect the intellectual property rights of their most valuable inventions and technological advances. Such patents are in demand for sale and licensing, and many are being litigated by operating […]
IP and Tech: Twin Engines of Innovative Sustainability
In the quest for a sustainable future, the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent goalposts, albeit lofty ones, that countries can aim for. These 17 interconnected goals address pressing global challenges, from climate change to income and gender inequality. Achieving these goals requires more than just lofty aspirations, however. It demands concrete action from […]
Software and Firmware Reverse Engineering & Testing
Understanding how hardware and firmware/software work together to perform desired functions or tasks is an important enabler to unlocking the value of intellectual properties in the systems (including embedded systems) area. Many patents require both hardware and certain algorithmic features which are often implemented in firmware. Based on an understanding of various embedded systems and […]