BETHESDA, MARYLAND – Snipp Interactive Inc. (TSX VENTURE: SPN) (“Snipp”), an international provider of marketing promotions, rebates, rewards and loyalty solutions listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Michael J. Cannata onto its board of directors. Mr. Cannata is a business strategist and serial entrepreneur with seven […]
Patent Monetization Inc. is often asked by our clients to advise them if the best strategy for monetization of their patent assets, where they believe that infringement is present, is through litigation or sale. The ultimate value of a patent is what another party is willing to pay to acquire the patent or the amount […]
Toronto, ON Feb 13, 2013 – Patent Monetization Inc. is pleased to announce the sale patents relating to Power, Printers and Multimedia assigned to Lite-ON Technology Corporation to an undisclosed buyer. Patent Monetization Inc. represented Lite-ON and transaction details are confidential. About Lite-ON Technology Corporation Lite-On Technology is a leading provider of innovative products for […]
As the litigation finance industry grows in prominence, funders and their investors are increasingly turning their attention to patents – by Jack Ellis In 2011, the US Supreme Court handed down its historic decision in Microsoft Corp v i4i Ltd. The justices ruled in favour of the Canadian software company and in so doing ended Microsoft’s hopes of lowering the standard needed to invalidate […]
Client Octopz, a Toronto-based and venture-funded software development company, created a unique online collaboration technology that enables users to synchronously view, manipulate and markup 3D, video and other rich media files. With top-tier clients in advertising, publishing and education, the company generated numerous awards – and attention from larger technology companies. Funded in part by […]
Michael J. Cannata Named for 4th straight year as one of the World’s Leading IP Strategist in the IAM 300
Toronto, ON May 1, 2012 – Patent Monetization Inc. is pleased to announce the recent sale of selected patents and patent applications owned by Octopz (7842317 Canada Inc.), to Reliable Tack Acquisitions, LLC. Patent Monetization Inc. represented Octopz. Transaction details are confidential. According to Octopz, “Patent Monetization Inc. brought excellent patent and transaction experience to […]
Above and beyond a simple cash grab? Paul Cannata discusses IBM’s possible monetisation strategy following its recent patent transaction with Google [ read full article ]
Toronto, ON January 19, 2012 – Patent Monetization Inc. is pleased to announce the recent transaction of selected patents and patent applications between Cooler Master Co., Ltd. and Chemtron Research LLC. Patent Monetization Inc. represented Cooler Master together with their regional advisor J&C Intellectual Property Corp. Transaction details are confidential. According to Cooler Master, “Patent […]
Toronto, June 9, 2011 – In Washington DC today, the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled unanimously in favor of i4i in the long‐running i4i v Microsoft patent infringement lawsuit. The Supreme Court did not accept Microsoft’s request to lower the standard of proof, for challenges to the validity of a properly issued patent, […]