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Over the past two weeks (Oct 21 – Nov 3), several notable patent transactions occurred: 📱 Voxx International sold 43 design patents for electronic device housings and accessories to Talisman Brands. This follows their $28 million sale of the Jamo™ and Energy™ brands in September. 💊 King-Friend, a Chinese pharmaceutical company, acquired 23 patents from Coherus BioSciences related to biopharmaceutical formulations, including high-concentration adalimumab. This accompanies their acquisition of YUSIMRY (adalimumab-aqvh) assets announced in June. 🧠 Sumitomo Chemical transferred 6 patents on cognitive assessment and rehabilitation systems for virtual reality to FrontAct, a telemedicine startup spun off from their pharma subsidiary. 🚆 Bombardier Transportation divested 28 patents on inductive energy transfer systems for electric vehicles to IPT Group, potentially advancing EV infrastructure. 💡 General Electric moved 10 patents on phosphor-containing ink deposition methods to GE Intellectual Property Licensing, possibly gearing up for new licensing initiatives. ⚙️ ITT Manufacturing Enterprises transferred 16 patents on motor control technologies to VIDAR LLC. ITT recently registered the "VIDAR" trademark, indicating a new brand launch in smart motors. These transactions highlight strategic shifts in intellectual property across various industries. #VoxxInternational #KingFriend #SumitomoChemical #BombardierTransportation #GeneralElectric #ITT #Patents #Innovation

Over the past week (October 14–20), several notable patent transactions took place across various industries: 🔹 Kirin Beverage, a Japanese food company, acquired 5 patents from Kao Corporation related to packaged beverages, focusing on beverage composition and heat sterilization techniques. This likely accompanies Kirin's acquisition of Kao's tea-catechin beverage "Healthya" business announced earlier this year. 🔹 Micron Technology continued to divest patent assets to Lodestar Licensing, transferring 9 patents related to methods of forming NAND cell units, including design and fabrication of charge storage transistor gate stacks. 🔹 SLB (formerly Schlumberger Technology), the world's largest oilfield services company, divested 7 patents on oilfield pumping systems involving split stream methods for wellbore fluids to Liberty Oilfield Services. The two companies have a history of collaboration. 🔹 Solvay, a Belgian multinational chemical company, transferred patents related to the process for manufacturing 1,2-epoxy-3-chloropropane to Technip Energies, continuing their close relationship following prior technology acquisitions. 🔹 Realtek, a Taiwanese semiconductor company, acquired 10 patents from China's PanKore Integrated Circuit Technology on flow optimization methods for non-real-time decoding systems. Financial reports indicate PanKore is a subsidiary of Realtek. 🔹 Intellectual Ventures transferred a portfolio of patents—including those on advanced personalized content recommendation systems, efficient LDPC encoders, cookie backup methods, and MIMO communication systems—to Integral Wireless Technologies LLC, possibly an IP holding company for monetization purposes. These transactions highlight strategic developments in intellectual property across various sectors. #KirinBeverage #Micron #SLB #Solvay #Realtek #IntellectualVentures #Innovation #Patents

We're proud to see Leon Hsu share InQuartik's journey in applying AI to the patent field with Taiwan's startup community. At the StarWorks Insights Community event, Leon highlighted how our innovations are shaping the future of patent analysis. We're excited to continue empowering innovators with cutting-edge AI solutions.

Over the past week (October 7–13), several notable patent transactions took place: 🔹 Boston Scientific, a U.S. medical device company, acquired 14 patents from UK imaging software firm Mirada Medical. These patents focus on medical imaging and radiation exposure monitoring systems, aiming to improve the accuracy and efficiency of medical imaging analysis. The two companies have previously collaborated on the Simplicit90Y software product. 🔹 RPX, a patent risk management company, obtained 30 patents from Finnish cybersecurity firm WithSecure (formerly known as F-Secure). These patents relate to cybersecurity and malware detection and prevention, including methods for detecting and eliminating malicious software to secure computer resources. 🔹 Nosler, a U.S. ammunition manufacturer, acquired 15 patents from Kyoto University concerning rare fatty acid production and utilization in pharmaceuticals. This move indicates Nosler's investment in diverse fields beyond their traditional industry. 🔹 Commvault, a U.S. software company, acquired 9 patents from cloud backup service provider Clumio related to protection groups for backing up cloud-based key-value stores and data protection services using isolated, encrypted backup data. Commvault announced the acquisition of Clumio at the end of September, and this patent transfer accompanies that deal. 🔹 Stabilus, a motion control solutions company, acquired 45 patents from Delaware Company Formation related to toggle clamps, clamping devices with lever locks, and latch mechanisms, including designs for securing workpieces during machining operations. These transactions highlight ongoing strategic moves in intellectual property across various industries. #BostonScientific #RPX #Nosler #Commvault #Stabilus #Innovation

Over the past two weeks (Sept 23 – Oct 6), several notable patent transactions occurred: 🔹 Huawei transferred 7 patents on micromechanical resonator wafer assemblies to Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. 🔹 Sharp acquired 41 patents from FG Innovation related to video data coding devices and methods. 🔹 NXP Semiconductors divested 23 patents on optimizing beamforming techniques for wireless MIMO systems to Velocity Communication Technologies LLC, possibly a new NPE. 🔹 Rovi Guides (an Xperi company) obtained 15 patents from Veveo on dynamic search result clustering and adaptive conversation management. 🔹 Samsung Electronics acquired 16 patents via Mavagail Technology from an independent inventor, focusing on temperature sensor circuits for integrated devices. 🔹 L'Oréal gained 9 patents from Lactobio on methods for reducing the transfer of pathogenic microorganisms, following their acquisition announced in December 2022. 🔹 Interledger Foundation obtained 30 patents from Ripple Luxembourg related to resource transfer systems involving temporary consensus networks and hold conditions. 🔹 NovaSource Power acquired 8 patents from First Solar on low-profile single-axis trackers with wind mitigation. These transactions highlight strategic shifts in intellectual property across various industries. #Huawei #Sharp #NXP #Samsung #LOréal #Ripple #NovaSourcePower

Grateful and honored to represent Taiwan at the 2024 Beijing-Taipei Intellectual Property Forum, organized by the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI). This unique event connected experts from both sides to share insights on IP trends and practices. 💡 It was a privilege to present on “AI & IP - A Decade of Practice” alongside outstanding Taiwanese experts: 📌 Feng-Wei Hsu, Chief Patent Counsel at Wistron, sharing invaluable strategies on “Patent Value Management” 📌 Chang-Dian Huang, Partner at Lee and Li Attorneys-at-Law, with deep insights on “The Role of the Judiciary in Protecting Technological Innovation” 🎤 The Beijing speakers also provided insightful perspectives on IP trends and developments: 📌 Prof. Youdan Xiao, Institute of Science and Development, Chinese Academy of Sciences 📌 Judge Qian Zhang, Beijing Internet Court 📌 Ms. Chuanxia Ren, IP Director at Hanwang Technology 🔍 Key Takeaway: It was inspiring to learn from both sides—their expertise on patent value, legal frameworks, digital copyright disputes, and corporate IP strategies was truly enlightening. 🙏 Thank you to CNFI and all organizers for this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Looking forward to more meaningful exchanges! #IntellectualProperty #AI #IP #CrossStraitExchange #InQuartik

🌟 InQuartik Featured in Techsauce 2024: Expanding Innovation in Southeast Asia 🌏 We’re thrilled to be featured in Techsauce’s recent coverage of the 2024 Techsauce Global Summit, where InQuartik showcased its expansion into Southeast Asia, with a focus on Thailand! This recognition highlights the growing demand for our AI-driven Patent Intelligence solutions, which streamline patent navigation and drive innovation for clients throughout the region. A big thank you to Techsauce for spotlighting our work, and to our partners and clients who support our journey to make patent technology more accessible across industries. Looking forward to continuing our collaboration with Southeast Asia’s tech community! #InQuartik #Techsauce #Innovation #PatentIntelligence #AI #SoutheastAsia #Thailand #GlobalExpansion

Over the past two weeks, several significant patent transactions have occurred: 💡 NXP Semiconductors, a leading global semiconductor manufacturer, sold 50 semiconductor packaging patents to Chip Packaging Technologies LLC, possibly a non-practicing entity (NPE) or patent assertion entity (PAE). 📢 Brane Audio, an innovative audio technology company, acquired 60 patents from Clean Energy Labs on compact electroacoustic transducers and loudspeaker systems. 💊 Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant, obtained 6 patents related to PCSK9 endonuclease variants from 2seventy bio, following a $40 million deal announced in June. 🚘 BorgWarner, a global automotive supplier, divested 15 hydraulic control module patents to Jump Auto Holdings. 🏷 Iconex, a leader in receipt and label solutions, transferred 31 printer-related patents from NCR Corporation and Toshiba Tec to New ReceiptCo Opco. ⚗ Air Products, a major American chemical company, sold 45 LNG production process patents to Hercules Project, likely linked to Hercules Metals. 👩🔬 Repligen, a bioprocessing technology leader, acquired 34 sterile fluid management system patents from Alphinity. 🔎 Flex, a global leader in electronic manufacturing services, divested 6 ultra-low power standby device patents to Positioning Universal. 🔎 EOTech, a manufacturer of holographic weapon sights and optics, transferred 21 night vision technology patents to Photonics West LLC. These transactions highlight ongoing strategic shifts in intellectual property across various industries. #Patents #Semiconductors #Pharmaceuticals #AutomotiveIndustry #EnergyIndustry #Biotechnology #NovoNordisk #NXP #BorgWarner #Flex #EOTech

We were honored to attend the D&B SME Elite Awards Ceremony, celebrating D&B's 11 years of dedicated service in Taiwan. This year's event notably increased the emphasis on ESG, reflecting the evolving trends and our shared commitment to sustainable practices. A heartfelt thank you to Julian Prower and Kelly Lu for inviting us to this remarkable event. Through our long-term collaboration, we've realized the immense value that can be generated by integrating information from different fields. We look forward to continuing this journey together. #DandB #SMEEliteAwards #ESG #Collaboration #Taiwan

🚀 Last Week's Key Patent Transactions (9/2 - 9/08) 🔎 Illumina, a leader in gene sequencing, secured 34 patents from Fluent BioSciences, focusing on nucleic acid amplification systems. This transfer follows the July acquisition of Fluent BioSciences. 🔎 Japanese chemical company Resonac transferred 8 patents related to lithium-ion battery composite particles to Group 14 Technologies, a startup commercializing silicon battery technology. 🔎 US Bank acquired 10 patents from Salucro Healthcare Solutions related to AI-driven hybrid communication sessions, marking an asset transfer following its recent acquisition. 🔎 Biometrics company Identix secured 18 patents from 3VR Security focused on video stream analysis pipeline architecture and automated surveillance systems. 🔎 Dutch engineering firm Demcon acquired 11 patents from Bond3D for additive manufacturing technologies, focusing on liquefier tube innovations. 🔎 PartnerOne's private equity arm acquired 23 patents from HeadSpin, centered on remote network performance assessment and management. 🔎 Vulcan Industrial, through Altis Investments, obtained 20 patents related to high-pressure pump components from an independent inventor. Exciting developments across biotech, battery tech, AI, and manufacturing! 🌐💡 #Illumina #Resonac #USBANK #Identix #Demcon #PartnerOne #VulcanIndustrial #Innovation

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