Consideration of non-infringing alternatives may be informative in determining financial damages associated with patent lawsuits under both a reasonable royalty analysis and a lost profits analysis. However, the following case law examples suggest that non-infringing alternatives serve a different role when considered under a royalty analysis compared to consideration under a lost profits analysis. In […]
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Calculating Patent Damages: Key Developments and Notable Cases Explored
Joanne Johnson, Senior Director at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, will speak on the latest trends and notable court rulings impacting patent financial damages calculation. The presentation is focused on case law setting forth useful guidance and accepted methodologies to avoid pitfalls when opining to patent damages. In recent years, the United States […]
The Importance of a Multi-Disciplinary Team When Analyzing, Valuing, and Transacting Technology and IP-Rich Companies
Historically, the roles of the appraiser, technologist, and investment banker were separate and unrelated functions in the deal-making process. However, as the global economy continues its decades-long transition from asset-heavy manufacturing to an intellectual property (IP) driven knowledge-based economy, the need for collaboration among these roles has become imperative to the comprehensive analysis of corporate […]
Financial, Technical, and Intellectual Property Expertise in Energy Transaction
Earlier today, Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, announced our role as financial advisor to the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Ares Acquisition Corporation (AAR). “Understanding the strengths and weakness of X-energy’s technology and the related market risks and opportunities was central to this engagement,” said Ocean Tomo Managing Director Greg […]
2022 Summer Interns
Please welcome Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, 2022 Summer Interns! Marty Casserly is a Finance Major at Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University, with an expected graduation date of May 2025. He will be joining the Office/Practice Administration Department at our Reston (DC Metro) office. Paige Shayne is […]