Introduction Semiconductor patents don’t license like software patents. A single chip can infringe dozens of patent claims simultaneously — spanning materials, fabrication processes, circuit architecture, and system-level integration. Implementation occurs at multiple levels of the supply chain: chip designers, foundry...
Introduction Competitive M&A deal processes give you five to ten days for patent due diligence. Traditional patent due diligence takes three to six weeks, involves hundreds of billable hours from IP counsel, and — given time constraints — typically covers...
Introduction A European patent licensing campaign is not a US campaign with different time zones and currencies. Patent validation status varies by country — a bundle patent maintained in Germany may have lapsed in Italy. Royalty rate norms differ across...