What Can Patent Acquisitions Reveal?

On June 5, 2014
By In IP Strategy & Valuation
Patent acquisitions often tell interesting stories. For example, by analyzing patent acquisitions we can see what sectors a company is growing into, who else is operating in, and potential licensing deals and royalties within those sectors. Take the case of Qualcomm. In early 2014, Qualcomm agreed to purchase patent portfolios related to former Palm patents,

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Welcome to the New ktMINE.com

On April 9, 2014
By In Company News
Welcome to the new ktMINE.com! After soliciting some much appreciated constructive feedback from you, our audience, we spent some quality time crafting a more enjoyable web experience. Don’t worry, things may have been moved around, but the essentials are still there. Be sure to check back here for updates on articles, presentations, IP Education videos,

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What’s Happening with IP in the Semiconductor Industry?

On February 18, 2014
By In Intellectual Property Trends
Authored by David R. Jarczyk, John Wiora, and Danielle Lambert, this article provides a summary of the study conducted on behalf of the LES Semiconductor Committee regarding industry trends. The study analyzed executed licensing deals as well as published patent information. Specific attention was paid to type of IP licensed, royalty/payment structures, exclusivity, territory, and sublicensing, as well as

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