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		DuPont o como hacer rentable la ciencia [DuPont or how to make science profitable] July 02, 2008 Some inventions cause a furor. One of these was Nylon, announced in 1938 as a material that was "as fine as a spider's web but more elastic than any other commonly used natural fiber." It began as a toothbrush, but two years later the famous nylon stockings were introduced. Other inventions surround our daily life, hidden among paintings and plastic components for computers, cell phones or skate wheels. What do Teflon pans, Lycra clothes, air conditioning, supermarket refrigerators, Corian sinks or Nomex fiber that protect against fire and are made in Asturias (Spain) have in common? All came from the minds of DuPont scientists, the second chemical company of the world and the first in patents. Full Issue Brief:   www.capital.es/ In the World of Innovation July 01, 2008 In rapidly evolving, IP-rich industries, it is essential to thoroughly understand your company’s patent portfolio and its’ relationship to your products, technology and global marketplace. From a microeconomic perspective, your portfolio needs to be compared to competitors’, customers’ and suppliers’ portfolios to understand how technology innovation is evolving and to forecast future competitiveness. However, from a macroeconomic perspective, there are broader industry questions which can affect your company’s success such as – where is the innovation coming from in your industry – from which companies, countries, and cities? Patent Analytics is one methodology that provides insight into value and strategic fit in an industry. While IP professionals often talk about the ability of Patent Analytics to identify gaps, “hot spots” and emerging technologies at a microeconomic level, we often forget that the macroeconomic trends established from Patent Analytics can also speak to national competitiveness and global patterns of innovation. The macroeconomic data provides a refreshing look at the “big picture,” something that can also serve as a global innovation roadmap for any technology driven company. Read more . . . The Value of Patent Analytics June 01, 2008 While patent analytics can improve efficient sifting through data during patent prosecution or other patent transactions, the larger value is through developing and applying these insights. An enterprise’s business model and market position will determine the types of opportunities available through these insights. Full Issue Brief:   www.iptoday.com 2008 Medtech Patent Scorecard May 01, 2008 Medical device manufacturers value their patent portfolios highly—and with good reason. Within the medical device industry, intellectual property (IP) based on strong research and development (R&D) activity has long played an integral role in driving market success. Full Issue Brief:   www.devicelink.com Why Use Patent Analytics? May 01, 2008 What does your patent portfolio say about your enterprise? Does it suggest that you are the most prolific at creating patents like IBM or Samsung. Does it say that you have a breakthrough technology that is just starting to be commercialized such as E-Ink. Patent analytics provide IP professionals a tool that can make their work more efficient and professional. More importantly patent analytics when used appropriately can anticipate future firm value and provide key insight into competitor profiles. The analyses do not replace legal or technology professionals; instead they supplement their work by providing an underlying technology basis for making business, legal and technology choices that are appropriately in the hands of trained professionals. This article will highlight the valuable uses of patent analytics and suggest some inappropriate uses for these tools. Full Issue Brief:   www.iptoday.com Ongoing M&A activity drives significant shifts in The Patent Board Telecommunications Scorecard June 01, 2006 The ongoing consolidation in the Telecommunications industry is driving significant changes to the rankings on The Patent Board’s annual Patent Scorecard. The announced AT&T/BellSouth and Alcatel/Lucent mergers illustrate the ongoing consolidation trend in telecommunications. As standalone companies, Lucent and Alcatel ranked #6 and #12 while AT&T and BellSouth ranked #8 and #11 respectively from a Technology Strength™ perspective. The combined companies would be in a virtual tie for 3rd place behind Siemens, ranked #1 and #2 Cisco Systems. Read more . . .

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