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As ktMINE’s lead research analyst, Megan Rourke analyzes intellectual property and licensing data sets to uncover market trends and company innovations. Megan uses this knowledge to provide ktMINE users with actionable insights based on the most up-to-date intellectual property data. As she interacts with these data sets on a daily basis, she knows the in’s and out’s of all things licensing and IP related. Megan has been cited in Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) and co-authored a report distributed by AutoHarvest.
BattleFin Discovery Day, held on June 19th to the 20th in New York hosted top Alternative Data Providers to showcase the latest in new data being used to create alpha. John Wiora, Chief Operating Officer and Meg Rourke, Data Operations Manager, attended the event. Day one started bright and early as BattleFin opened its doors
Identifying the White Space in your IP Life cycle
For many businesses, R&D spend eats up a good chunk of resources. Board members, shareholders, and analysts constantly assess these costs to see if they are generating ROI in the long run. In many situations, this R&D culminates in the filing of a patent to cover any new innovations discovered (whether intentionally or not) along
Did you say there was IP, under my Christmas Tree?
Americans spend around $53 million a year on holiday decor, and while the holiday’s don’t necessarily scream “innovation” there’s market share to be won where products can increase their longevity, safety, and, possibly most importantly, their “wow” factor. While some styles never change, the technology that comprises them is constantly evolving. Patents in Holiday
U.S. Committee Denies Broadcom Acquisition of Qualcomm Patents
On Monday, President Trump announced that, upon recommendation from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), he would block any potential acquisition of Qualcomm by Broadcom on the grounds of national security. It further states: “The Purchaser and Qualcomm shall immediately and permanently abandon the proposed takeover. Immediately upon completion of all
Apple Accuses Qualcomm of Patent Infringement, Qualcomm Fires Back
Just when there seems to be a lull in the ongoing war of attrition between tech giants Qualcomm vs. Apple, things heat up again. Apple has accused Qualcomm of infringing on more than eight patents relating to power management systems that pre-date patents Qualcomm based their initial infringement case on. Coincidently, at the same time,
Qualcomm’s Patent Portfolio Attracts Broadcom
Broadcom has announced a huge, unsolicited bid to buy-out Qualcomm– at $103 billion it would be the largest technology takeover in U.S. history. While Qualcomm has initially rejected the deal offered, Broadcom has suggested that they are open to a hostile takeover. Qualcomm stipulated the bid as “too low” and far undervalues the company and
Apple v. Qualcomm Royalties Dispute: A Timeline
Apple and Qualcomm’s royalty rates dispute continues to escalate. The following series of events have been pivotal in the licensing relationship. Our lead analyst, Megan Rourke, explored the initial complaints in the post, Apple and Qualcomm Battle Over Patent Royalties. See details below [timeline-express] Save
Apple and Qualcomm Battle Over Patent Royalties
Apple has stopped paying the chipset patent royalties they previously agreed to, leading to a 40% drop in Qualcomm profits. Apple filed suit, and Qualcomm is fighting back.
Monsanto to Use Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
Monsanto announced it will partner with Atomwise on to utilize AI patents for quicker time to market on crop protection technologies. This will shape the future of agribusiness as the world’s population grows.
Honeywell Partners with SKF to Bolster their Portfolio of Industrial IoT Patents and Build Platform
Honeywell and SKF have partnered up to tackle IIoT. What does this mean for the IoT patent landscape?
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