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 […]
Ocean Tomo Insights
Insights from Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held Chief Economist on Intellectual Property Economics
The Ocean Tomo Intellectual Property Economics™ resource center supports business decision-making focused on creating, managing, and monetizing company intangible assets. By understanding the factors that impact the economics of IP, companies can manage risk and make more informed decisions around whether to develop in-house, in-license, or acquire via M&A technologies important to the commercial success […]
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 Expert Michael McGinnis Appointed Vice Chair of the Texas IP Alliance
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, proudly announces that financial expert Michael McGinnis has been appointed Vice Chair of the Texas Intellectual Property (IP) Alliance. The Texas IP Alliance mission is based on the belief that innovation and IP protection are critical assets that drive robust economic growth and improve social well-being in Texas […]
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, Releases Cybersecurity Industry Report
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, releases its Cybersecurity Industry Report, which provides a comprehensive look at current industry trends and deal activity in the Cybersecurity space and reveals how intellectual property (IP) litigation and a nascent appetite for technology licensing are driving this relatively young but rapidly growing industry. The increasing number and […]
Intellectual Property Issues in Buy/Sell Agreements
Intellectual property (IP) refers to intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. These assets increasingly represent significant, material value of businesses, and as such, they need to be properly protected and managed in buy/sell agreements. In a buy/sell agreement, the seller is often required to transfer ownership of any IP that is […]
Intellectual Property as a Non-Correlated Investment
Over the last year, market-wide uncertainty has swelled to levels not seen for over a decade. Market fluctuations now have investors increasingly searching for non-correlated returns across all asset classes in an effort to diversify away the risk brought on by this volatile market. Should investors turn to precious metals? Real estate? Emerging markets? There […]
Generative AI Technology Implications in the Intellectual Property Community
A poem about intellectual property: Intellectual property, a treasure so rare A creation of the mind, beyond compare It’s the fruit of our labor, our ideas and thoughts A source of pride and joy, that we dearly sought We pour our hearts and souls into every design And protect our works, with copyright as our […]