Understanding how hardware and firmware/software work together to perform desired functions or tasks is an important enabler to unlocking the value of intellectual properties in the systems (including embedded systems) area. Many patents require both hardware and certain algorithmic features which are often implemented in firmware. Based on an understanding of various embedded systems and […]
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Inside the Healthcare Industry: The Growing Importance of Intellectual Property Valuations
Introduction Intellectual Property (IP) has always been important to healthcare and life sciences companies as they develop new therapies, products, and / or processes. But knowing how to value, manage, and protect their IP is a growing issue as healthcare companies think about their brands, strategic growth initiatives, investments, and how to license data. In […]
Semiconductor Industry Report from Ocean Tomo, a Part of J.S. Held
The inaugural Semiconductor Industry Report explores the complex interplay between technological innovation, mineral supply chain risk, fabrication capabilities, and geopolitical uncertainty impacting this important industry. The report is the result of a collaboration between financial, technical, scientific, risk experts, and intellectual property experts. The Semiconductor Industry Report provides an in-depth analysis focused on the demand […]
The Diverted Profits Tax & Royalty Withholding Tax: Impacts on Intellectual Property Licenses and Transactions
The Diverted Profits Tax (DPT) has been a significant area of focus for taxpayers and tax authorities in the UK and Australia. The tax targets specific situations in which taxable profits are alleged to have been “diverted” from the tax jurisdiction in question. The tax, also known as a “Google Tax”, was enacted in the […]
Good Things Come in Small Packages
To keep up with the ever increasing demands of consumers’ expectations for greater computing power and mobility, the semiconductor industry strives to improve the performance and yield of new devices. By continuing to invest heavily in research and development efforts, chip makers aim to design even smaller transistors. In order to harness these advances and […]
Six J.S. Held Experts Among the 300 World’s Leading Intellectual Property Strategists
Global consulting firm J.S. Held announces today that 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 […]
A Better Approach to Collaboration Between Technical and Financial Experts in Intellectual Property Litigation
Technology related litigation, e.g., patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation matters, requires an explanation of complex concepts to the judge and jury. The responsibility for such explanations often falls to experts. Technical experts in patent infringement matters describe how elements of the asserted patent claims are (or are not) embodied in the accused product, to […]
Expert Testimony Insights on Trade Secrets
In a matter involving misappropriation of trade secrets related to software tools used in the healthcare industry, Syntel Sterling Best Shores Mauritius Ltd. v. Trizetto Grp., Inc., 68 F.4th 792, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit’s (“Second Circuit”) Order identified factors that may guide the recovery of damages based on avoided costs under […]