Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, Managing Director Greg Campanella will speak on the topic of brand valuation and monetization at a webinar hosted by the Licensing Executive Society Valuation and Pricing Committee. A brand, simply put, is a bundle of Intellectual Property and other legal rights, but it is also one of a […]
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Licensing Structures in an Evolving IP Landscape
Earlier this year, les Nouvelles, the quarterly journal of the Licensing Executives Society International, published “Licensing Structures and Compliance in an Evolving IP Landscape.” The paper, based on a roundtable discussion held between myself and two colleagues at the 2020 Licensing Executives Society Annual Conference. The paper includes an overview of various issues arising in […]
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 [email protected] for registration details. Jim’s presentation will […]
USPTO Announces 2015 Winners of its Patents for Humanity Program
Collaboration plays a crucial role in overcoming many complex issues worldwide. It is this shared desire for problem solving that pushes countless innovators to improve their inventions. Programs such as Patents for Humanity are dedicated to those who inspire to better the world with their technology. Recognizing that failure is a necessary, albeit expensive, part […]
USPTO Announces 2013 Winners of its Inaugural Patents for Humanity Program
Innovation and invention are paramount to overcoming global challenges in health and quality of life. Last week marked an especially important milestone in the promotion of intellectual property (IP) for the betterment of mankind, as the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) announced the 10 winners of its Patents for Humanity pilot program during […]
Second Global Technology Impact Forum Scheduled for January 2013
As my travels as LESI President near an end, I am excited to assist President Elect Kevin Nachtrab and GTIF 2013 Co-Chairs Hector Chagoya (President, LES Mexico) and Martin Schneider (President, LES Switzerland) in planning for the second Global Technology Impact Forum (GTIF) taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, on January 20-22, 2013. This second forum […]
Patents for Humanity – New USPTO Humanitarian Initiative
On Wednesday I watched as David Kappos announced the USPTO’s new humanitarian initiative – Patents for Humanity. “Innovation is 99% about failure, which is expensive,” Kappos said. He’s completely right. It is difficult to disseminate knowledge due to the high costs associated with the current patent system. The barriers of entry – both time and […]
Ocean Tomo CEO Jim Malackowski Elected as President of the Licensing Executives Society International
Last Friday I was confirmed as President of the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI). I was first introduced to LESI at a local chapter meeting in the United States in 1987. Years have passed quickly, and today I am honored to write as President of LESI for the 2011-2012 Society year. I am told my […]