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 […]
Intellectual Property
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cyber Security & Business Interruption: Foundations for Prevention and Mitigation
Introduction The modern security ecosystem is diverse and ever-changing, a place where cyber risk is top of mind for leaders at all levels, and threats to information / data security and privacy evolve at the speed of the technical innovations driving progress. Within this dynamic ecosystem, we are increasingly connected across the globe, where organizations […]
Crypto After the Crash: Strategies for Resolving Valuation and Tax Issues in Matrimonial and Other Litigation
Introduction The cryptocurrency market was down approximately 64% for the year 2022, with most of the decline occurring before the FTX collapse. For many, this news may bring a feeling of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out). For practitioners involved with cases involving crypto, however, it just further complicates an already complex subject matter. This article […]
Intellectual Property Issues in Breach of Contract Disputes
An owner of Intellectual Property (IP) can choose to license or transfer the IP it holds. If an owner chooses to license its IP, considerations such as whether the license will be exclusive or non- exclusive, what types of IP will be licensed, which products of the licensee(s) will be covered under the license, the […]