As industry Patenting Trends Downward, Intel and Micron Continue to Jockey for the Top

07.11.2007

Intel continues to lead the Semiconductor industry as a key innovator, according to a qualitative and quantitative analysis of 2007 patent portfolios released in the quarterly Patent Scorecard.

Thomson Broadens Chinese Patent Coverage in Derwent World Patents Index

07.11.2007

Thomson Scientific has broadened its coverage of China’s growing patent activity with the addition of English-translated Chinese Utility Model Registrations in Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI).

USPTO Deputy Director Testifies at House Committee Hearing on Telework

07.11.2007

Margaret J.A. Peterlin Deputy Director of the USPTO testified before the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in a hearing entitled "Telework: Breaking New Ground."

WIPO International Confrence on the role of IP in the creative industriesconcludes

05.11.2007

Ministers, high level policy makers, industry representatives, leading musicians, artists, and other participants of the WIPO conference on the role of Intellectual Property (IP) in the creative industries, held October 29-30, 2007, concluded with agreement that IP is an essential element in harnessing the value and securing sustained development in the creative industries.

Italy contributes 600,000 Euros to the WIPO

05.11.2007

Following the signing of an agreement between WIPO Director General and Italy’s Deputy PM and Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Government of Italy's contribution to the WIPO have reached 600,000 Euros.

Over $11m in sales at the Ocean Tomo Auctions Fall 2007 Live IP Auction

05.11.2007

Ocean Tomo Auctions LLC held its Fall 2007 Live IP Auction on October 25th in Chicago. Cumulative sales including buyers' premium on the auction floor and immediately following open-bidding totaled $11,599,500, producing strong results for buyers and sellers alike, with further transactions anticipated to close in the coming weeks.