This past year has been full of important patent cases before the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS), the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC), and the Supreme Court of China. In 2022, several noteworthy case decisions are expected from the US court system, along with changes in personnel at the US Patent and Trademark […]
Intellectual Property
Patent Litigators Central to Wide Range of Commercial Disputes
Ocean Tomo Financial Experts Michelle J. Avery and Nicole McTernan joined Ocean Tomo Management Consulting group’s Drew Sills to author an article for IAM focused on Why Patent Litigators are Central to a Wide Range of Commercial Disputes. In their article, the team explores a “fundamental shift in commercial litigation, with Intellectual Property (IP) strategy, […]
Ocean Tomo releases Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Industry Report
Earlier today, Ocean Tomo released its Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Industry Report focused on significant market opportunities and trends. Attention is given to the increasing importance of intangible asset protection inherent in the complex blockchain and cryptocurrency marketplace. The exponential expansion of blockchain related patents, the evolving regulatory environment, and capital market growth make attention to […]
IP Transaction Ecosystem – Update on Market Activity
Ocean Tomo Chief Executive James E. Malackowski will join the Greater Washington DC Chapter of the Licensing Executives Society (LES USA/Canada) for their monthly meeting and webinar on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from noon to 1:00 pm EST. The event is free to LES members. Non-members can contact info@les.org for registration details. Jim’s presentation will […]
Ocean Tomo Celebrates World Intellectual Property Day 2021
Today, Ocean Tomo, LLC, the intellectual capital merchant banc™ firm, joins forces with intellectual property leaders across the globe to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day. Members of our firm will participate in several World IP Day events and will share their experience via the Ocean Tomo Insights blog later this week. Small and medium sized […]
The Beach Boys’ Masterclass in IP Monetization
The surviving members of the Beach Boys are feeling good vibrations after the group sold a controlling interest in the band’s intellectual property (IP) to Iconic Artist Group (IAG), a brand development and marketing company run by music industry magnate Irving Azoff. The sale included not only the band’s master recordings and publishing rights, but […]
Ocean Tomo Transactions Surpasses $850 Million in Intellectual Property Transactions in 2020
Earlier today, Ocean Tomo announced the updated performance of its subsidiary Ocean Tomo Transactions, LLC, part of the Advisory Services practice of Ocean Tomo. Ocean Tomo has served as a trusted advisor to large and small operating company patent owners, successfully closing numerous transactions with a cumulative transaction value of over $850 million. Completed transactions […]
Ocean Tomo Releases Cannabis Industry Report
Earlier today, Ocean Tomo released its Cannabis Industry Report focused on the significant market opportunities and trends in this burgeoning industry. Attention is given to the increasing importance of intangible asset protection inherent in the complex cannabis marketplace. The development of the cannabis industry has been rapid, and with recent state legislative support, many competitors […]