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A Tale of Two Googles: Patent System Champion or Crux of the Problem?

IP Watchdog

For example, Google was a key player in 2013 in starting the Open Patent Non-Assertion Pledge (to not sue on open-source software). Google was also instrumental in the beginnings of the License On Transfer network (which helps members who have been sued by “patent trolls”).

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3 Core Elements of Intellectual Property Strategy

IP.com

By disclosing an enabling description of an invention to the public, with a provable publication date and authenticity, it becomes prior art. A comprehensive portfolio management strategy also improves your ability to identify infringers and/or potential licensing partners. ELEMENT 3 3. ELEMENT 2 2.

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A new emoji for the IP world—the emoji troll is born

The IPKat

Cats are well acquainted with the art of trolling already… Did you know that there is now an emoji for all of your IP needs? Mostert co-submitted an application for a troll emoji ( ) to the Unicode Consortium in early 2020. The image is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic licence.