Six intellectual property experts from Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, are among the World’s 300 Leading IP Strategists recognized by IAM. The IAM Strategy 300 is a guide to the pioneers in the IP industry, recognizing those who innovatively create and action strategies that support IP as a critical business asset. The six […]
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Two Leading Patent Business Intelligence & Intellectual Property Strategists Join Ocean Tomo, a Part of J.S. Held
Timothy D. Dorney, Ph.D. and Sam Wiley have joined Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held to co-lead the firm’s Specialty Services team, which combines technical excellence, patent expertise, and business acumen to partner with in-house corporate IP groups, outside counsel, and financial institutions to dig into complex systems. Dr. Timothy D. Dorney, Ph.D., the […]
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, Releases Nuclear Industry Report
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, presents our 2024 Nuclear Energy Industry Report, which takes a comprehensive look at current industry trends and deal activity in the nuclear energy space. As a financial advisor with a focus on technology and intellectual property (IP), Ocean Tomo, along with the nuclear and energy transition experts at […]
Patents as Options: Imperfect Enforcement and Patent Value
Introduction Recently, a friend of mine published a paper modeling PCT applications as “real options.”1 Patents are classic examples of “real options,” and I was reminded of a paper of mine in which I model patents as “an option to sue.” Understanding this modeling strategy provides a helpful framework for understanding certain aspects of patent […]
Two Leading Patent Professionals & Intellectual Property Strategists Join Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held
Renowned intellectual property experts David Kennedy and Larry Tedesco have joined Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. Many of our experts have known and worked with David and Larry for decades. We are grateful to have them now as part of the Ocean Tomo team, enhancing our scope of experience and ability to provide […]
Expert Testimony and Fair Use: Decision in Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software
Earlier this week, Law360 reporter Ivan Moreno reported on the judge’s order in Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. et al. In the recent case of Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., case number 3:18-cv-00966, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois made a notable decision that may have implications for copyright […]
Separating Patent Value From Uncertainty: Its Impact on Patent Litigation, Risk Mitigation, and Bargaining Position
Patent litigation is a high-stakes arena where the value of intellectual property and the uncertainty surrounding it collide. In October I will be presenting a paper at Northwestern University, which delves into this complex interplay.1 The paper employs an innovative approach to use patent litigation data as a means of exploring patent value and uncertainty […]
5G Wireless Network Testing
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, supports clients in many aspects of wireless intellectual property (IP) monetization and strategy. Testing mobile devices and network systems in live wireless networks is an ultimate approach to demonstrate the applicability of the patents in commercial, operational network settings. Wireless 3GPP standards have evolved from 3G to 4G, […]