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 […]
Intellectual Property
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 […]
Business Intelligence – A Key Strategy in the Battle Against Counterfeit Goods in the Supply Chain (Part 2 of 2)
As I shared in Part 1 of my article Business Intelligence – A Key Strategy in the Battle Against Counterfeit Goods in the Supply Chain, identifying counterfeit goods is the first step in the battle. But removing one batch of counterfeit goods won’t stop the next batch from appearing. In order to fight back, some […]
Case Law Update: Timing of Technical Expert Analysis of Non-Infringing Alternatives in Smart Path Connections
Recent case law may impact the timing of defendant technical expert analysis and opinion regarding non-infringing alternatives in patent infringement litigation. On March 13, 2024, Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, issued an order in Smart Path Connections, LLC, v. Nokia of […]
The Alice Decision and Uncertainty in IP
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 […]
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 […]