What is blockchain, and how could it possibly apply to product development and R&D? While blockchain technology is still in its early stages of development, one thing is for certain: many R&D processes and systems will be disrupted and made obsolete as blockchains become more proven and part of our daily lives.
Fake finger in your chili? A new act introduced in congress is designed to help product designers and manufacturers save time, money and energy spent fending off frivolous lawsuits. Here's how you should prepare.
Leading companies strategically manage intellectual property (IP) and use these assets to generate significant revenue streams. But the rules in the US for protecting your IP are about to change. Now more than ever, companies need to critically access their IP processes and strategy, because the America Invents Act is coming.
When moving a new product or service through the development cycle, there are generally four outcomes a New Product Development (NPD) team can expect. Two of these outcomes are especially good – although which ones they are might surprise you. It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the positive outcomes does not result in revenue – or even a product – and organizations must learn to embrace this notion.
To extract sustainable business value from IP, companies need to understand these leading practices for commercialization, and support their IP strategy with the right tools and metrics.
The first step to effective IP management is developing an IP strategy that aligns to the business imperatives. The strategy should be comprehensive, including incentives that encourage the development of quality IP, and a plan for dealing with foreign markets.
How do you maximize the value of your IP portfolio? Re-evaluate your IP investment and align it with innovation strategy.
Saluting Innovation at the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Innovation Act, a comprehensive patent reform bill that will address patent lawsuit abuse hindering innovation.
Strategic analysis of recent global news on strategy and innovation. Today's entry: Tesla Motors has released all their patents for electronic vehicle technology. Is this move risky, bold or strategic?
Intellectual property (IP) is a key driver of growth, providing the foundation for product innovation and development. Join Joe Dury and Jerry Freeman as they discuss practical approaches companies can use to understand, manage, protect and leverage IP portfolios by developing an IP strategy that supports the business strategy.
We are pleased to announce that Kalypso has been recognized with the 2011 Intergalactic Consulting Award. The firm was selected for our “explosive growth” and unique blend of innovation and strategy.
Last week I co-hosted a Webcast with Kalypso and Dassault Systems called “IP (Intellectual Property) Management: Setting a Foundation for Innovation”. Whether I am speaking in an event like this or working on-site at a client, I hear a lot of similar questions and concerns on IP issues, and here are a few of the most common.
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