33. Filing Numbers* * This chart is used with permission from the “CLEAN ENERGY PATENT GROWTH INDEX 3rd Quarter 2009” published by the Cleantech Group of Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. ( www.cleantechintellectualproperty.com ).
34. Filing Numbers* * This chart is used with permission from the “CLEAN ENERGY PATENT GROWTH INDEX 3rd Quarter 2009” published by the Cleantech Group of Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. ( www.cleantechintellectualproperty.com ).
Philosophical tension between purpose of tech and realities of IP… Kum ba Ya All-out war There’s some of both…!
My background and interest Why I like the Eco-patent commons. Set up by IBM and other in Jan. 2008. Contributed __ patents. As has been demonstrated by the open source software community, the free sharing of knowledge can provide a fertile ground for new collaboration and innovation. Sharing environmental patents can help others become more eco-efficient and operate in a more environmentally sustainable manner — enabling technology innovation to meet social innovation. The Eco-Patent Commons provides a unique leadership opportunity for global business to make a difference - sharing their innovations in support of sustainable development. How it works. Does not bar use of patents outside the pool. Hoping they have good patents in there… See materials for info.
Background… What are variable speed turbines. Why good. Improve efficiency. GE has several patents. Has stopped importation. Now going for damages… Presumably price for turbines cheaper if more sellers… more adoption… Yes…
Lack of proactive approach. Critical strategic errors. Stuff that affects the bottom line and value of company.
# of U.S. patents in litigation as of 2008 Average patent litigation fees/costs (for disputes between $1-25M) possible duration Poll – who’s been involved in patent litigation
NAME OF CASE NATURE: WILLFUL INFRIGNEMENT…! NO KUM BA YA HERE
NAME OF CASE NATURE: WILLFUL INFRIGNEMENT…! NO KUM BA YA HERE
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Building on someone’s land Looking for Space Business Intelligence PROCESS – DESCRIBE TECHNOLOGY (AS SPECIFIC AS YOU CAN BE) WHAT YOU GET why? why not? innovation reality – simultaneous invention (light bulb; dna; solar cells…!) - Cost
WHETHER YOU WILL GET A PATENT – WHO KNOWS… WHETHER THE PATENT WILL BE WORTH ANYTHING WHETHER YOU WILL EVER SUE SOMEONE (OR BE SUED) WHETHER ANYONE WOULD EVER LICENSE THE TECH? WHETHER YOU WILL ACTUALLY DEVELOP AND COMMERCIALIZE THE TECH – WHO KNOWS!!! WHAT IS CERTAIN – IF YOU DON’T FILE, YOU WILL HAVE NO PATENT – FOR ANY STRATEGIC PURPOSE GATHER YOUR TECH REGULARLY – BUNDLE IT AND FILE IT. Provisionals rock. THEN YOU HAVE A YEAR TO PLAY.
Sounds like victorian fiction - or a strange play But no joke. A Cautionary Note A few things to consider and know! Especially for companies in rapid innovation mode.