There has been much discussion recently around standard essential patent (SEP) licensing as it applies to the internet of things (IoT) space. Most thought leaders agree that given the vast number of IoT verticals emerging over the coming decades, there will not be a one size fits all model for licensing. Indeed, predictions are that […]
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Diversity and Inclusion in Intellectual Property
Ocean Tomo Senior Director Molly Keelan shares insights from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) report, “Where are U.S. women patentees? Assessing three decades of growth.” In the last 230, years the United States has issued over 9 million patents representing key technologies, life-saving drugs, medical devices and products that make our lives […]
Ocean Tomo Patent Quality Study for Crain’s Chicago Business
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, announces the study of patent quality among Chicagoland companies, exclusively in the October 24 issue of Crain’s Chicago Business, recognizing invention among Chicagoland companies and their patent prosecution law firms. Dr. Alan Marco, Chief Economist for Ocean Tomo, having previously served as the Chief Economist for the U.S. […]
Chicago’s Most Innovative Companies
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, and Crain’s Chicago Business announce the 2022 edition of Chicago’s Most Innovative Companies. Crain’s Most Innovative Companies list includes icons and startups that are employing artificial intelligence, LEDs, cloud computing, Big Data and the internet of things to reinvent themselves, adapt to changing needs or solve new problems. […]
Impact of Emerging ESG Regulations on Intellectual Property
Last month, I had the privilege of joining my colleagues Karyl Van Tassel, CPA, CFF, Richard Donohoe, and Nicole McTernan for a fireside chat regarding the expected impacts of looming Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures from multiple perspectives – accounting, technical, IP, and valuation. From an Intellectual […]
Trade Secrets Reasonable Measures
As reflected in the Ocean Tomo Intangible Asset Market Value study, intangible assets are now responsible for 90% of all business value, much of which is represented by registered Intellectual property (IP) – patents, trademarks and copyrights. Beyond these registered IP rights, other intangible assets would include trade secrets (which are sometimes called “know-how” or […]
Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market: Mid-Year Update
The Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask™ Market is an open online platform to buy and sell patents and other Intellectual Property (IP). This market is an important step forward, both as a simplified solution for patent transactions and a source of information on patent pricing. The Ocean Tomo Bid-Ask Market uniquely combines the efficiency of an online […]
IP Hall of Fame Recognizes James E. Malackowski
Ocean Tomo, a Part of J.S. Held, celebrates the recognition of James E. Malackowski for his work to establish intellectual property (IP) as one of the key business assets of the 21st Century. Along with Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, Mr. Malackowski was chosen by the IP Hall of Fame Academy from a list of […]