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This presentation covers cost-effective patent protection for inventions worldwide and protection tactics for unpatented trade secrets. It also gives a compelling argument for why companies should go against the status quo when filing for patents which can help save money and speed up the total patenting process.
To this date, fingerprint sensing technology is the most reliable and widespread biometric technology and fingerprint sensors are well developed. This patent landscape focuses on fingerprint sensors using capacitive sensing technology. The domain of capacitive fingerprint sensors is closely linked to the development of electronic devices, especially smartphones and the like, and the growing demand for security. Capacitive fingerprint sensors of a new generation have been incorporated in the most recent smartphones of companies like Apple or Samsung. The capacitive fingerprint sensing technologies involve more than 100 different applicants, mainly semiconductor and electronics companies. The main IP holders in the domain are Seiko Epson, AuthenTec, Sony and STMicroelectronics. The pioneer patents on capacitive fingerprint sensing technology are no longer in force and more than 200 granted patents are expected to expire by 2020. However, the number of new patent publications is increasing again since 2012, underlying a new enthusiasm for capacitive fingerprint sensors.
KEY FEATURES OF THE REPORT
The report provides essential patent data for fingerprint sensors of the capacitive type including:
- Time evolution of patent publications and countries of patent filings.
- Current legal status of patents.
-Ranking of main patent applicants.
- Joint developments and IP collaboration network of main patent applicants.
- Key patents.
- Granted patents near expiration.
- Relative strength of main companies IP portfolio.
- Overview of patent litigations
- Capacitive fingerprint sensor IP profiles of 15+ major companies with key patents, partnerships, and IP strength and strategy.
- The report also provides an extensive Excel database with all patents analyzed in the study.
OBJECTIVE OF THE REPORT
- Understand the IP landscape for capacitive fingerprint sensors.
- Identify key patents.
- Understand trends in capacitive fingerprint sensors IP.
- Identify the major players in capacitive fingerprint sensors IP and the relative strength of their patent portfolio.
- Identify new players in capacitive fingerprint sensors IP.
- Identify IP collaboration networks between key players.
- Identify main patent litigations.
2018 update of my 2006 presentation at the European Patent Office in Munich (...István Sebestyén
I just found an old presentation of me that I have given in 2006 at the EPO in Munich. The 2006 content is still correct and relevant... What in addition I have added is some of the development since 2006 and what else need to be done in order that we get a complete coverage of the SDO standardization patent policies and better solution.
The report provides essential patent data for ReRAM and Memristor including:
• Time evolution of patent publications and countries of patent filings.
• Ranking of main patent applicants.
• Joint developments and IP collaboration network of main patent applicants.
• Key patents.
• Granted patents near expiration.
• Relative strength of main companies IP portfolio.
• Matrix applicants/patented technology for more than 15 companies.
• The “Resistive Memory IP” profiles of 15+ major companies is presented, with key patents, recent patents, technological issues, partnerships and last market news.
The report also provides an extensive Excel database with all patents analyzed in the study.
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This presentation covers cost-effective patent protection for inventions worldwide and protection tactics for unpatented trade secrets. It also gives a compelling argument for why companies should go against the status quo when filing for patents which can help save money and speed up the total patenting process.
To this date, fingerprint sensing technology is the most reliable and widespread biometric technology and fingerprint sensors are well developed. This patent landscape focuses on fingerprint sensors using capacitive sensing technology. The domain of capacitive fingerprint sensors is closely linked to the development of electronic devices, especially smartphones and the like, and the growing demand for security. Capacitive fingerprint sensors of a new generation have been incorporated in the most recent smartphones of companies like Apple or Samsung. The capacitive fingerprint sensing technologies involve more than 100 different applicants, mainly semiconductor and electronics companies. The main IP holders in the domain are Seiko Epson, AuthenTec, Sony and STMicroelectronics. The pioneer patents on capacitive fingerprint sensing technology are no longer in force and more than 200 granted patents are expected to expire by 2020. However, the number of new patent publications is increasing again since 2012, underlying a new enthusiasm for capacitive fingerprint sensors.
KEY FEATURES OF THE REPORT
The report provides essential patent data for fingerprint sensors of the capacitive type including:
- Time evolution of patent publications and countries of patent filings.
- Current legal status of patents.
-Ranking of main patent applicants.
- Joint developments and IP collaboration network of main patent applicants.
- Key patents.
- Granted patents near expiration.
- Relative strength of main companies IP portfolio.
- Overview of patent litigations
- Capacitive fingerprint sensor IP profiles of 15+ major companies with key patents, partnerships, and IP strength and strategy.
- The report also provides an extensive Excel database with all patents analyzed in the study.
OBJECTIVE OF THE REPORT
- Understand the IP landscape for capacitive fingerprint sensors.
- Identify key patents.
- Understand trends in capacitive fingerprint sensors IP.
- Identify the major players in capacitive fingerprint sensors IP and the relative strength of their patent portfolio.
- Identify new players in capacitive fingerprint sensors IP.
- Identify IP collaboration networks between key players.
- Identify main patent litigations.
2018 update of my 2006 presentation at the European Patent Office in Munich (...István Sebestyén
I just found an old presentation of me that I have given in 2006 at the EPO in Munich. The 2006 content is still correct and relevant... What in addition I have added is some of the development since 2006 and what else need to be done in order that we get a complete coverage of the SDO standardization patent policies and better solution.
The report provides essential patent data for ReRAM and Memristor including:
• Time evolution of patent publications and countries of patent filings.
• Ranking of main patent applicants.
• Joint developments and IP collaboration network of main patent applicants.
• Key patents.
• Granted patents near expiration.
• Relative strength of main companies IP portfolio.
• Matrix applicants/patented technology for more than 15 companies.
• The “Resistive Memory IP” profiles of 15+ major companies is presented, with key patents, recent patents, technological issues, partnerships and last market news.
The report also provides an extensive Excel database with all patents analyzed in the study.
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The UK Patent Box tax regime came into effect on 1st April 2013. With the benefits of the regime now fully available to all UK companies, ClearViewIP took a look at the savings on offer, the criteria to meet and how to make sure you are getting the most out of the corporation tax savings. See the Briefing Note here: http://www.clearviewip.com/publications/patent-box-infographic/
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The UK Patent Box tax regime came into effect on 1st April 2013. With the benefits of the regime now fully available to all UK companies, ClearViewIP took a look at the savings on offer, the criteria to meet and how to make sure you are getting the most out of the corporation tax savings. See the Briefing Note here: http://www.clearviewip.com/publications/patent-box-infographic/
On October 3, 2018, John Cabeca, West Coast Director of the Silicon Valley USPTO presented at CRASHSpace on Intellectual Property topics in relation to business strategy.
A handbook for analysing and interpreting patent dataIntepat IP
UK Patent office publishes a handbook for analysing and interpreting patent data, which would be useful for beginners to understand the patent search and analysing the patent information.
Partners Mauricio Uribe and Paul Stellman continued the two-part, comprehensive discussion of strategic planning for capturing and protecting intellectual property. The presentation focused on a more detailed exploration of the topic, diving into the best intellectual property portfolios and cost deferrable strategies to maximize intellectual property spend.
Speakers: Mauricio Uribe and Paul Stellmann
Knobbe Martens co-hosted a 2-hour seminar in Silicon Valley on Protecting Your Intellectual Property with a distinguished panel of global practitioners.
Partners Maria Stout and Paul Stellman kicked off a two-part, comprehensive discussion of strategic planning for capturing and protecting intellectual property. The presentation served as an introduction to the topic and provided more general information.
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Taxation of Innovation. Talk by Steve Livingston LLB FCA on the lifecycle of innovation and how UK tax incentives fit together to support the business lifecyle from start up to exit.
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Memorandum Of Association Constitution of Company.pptseri bangash
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A Memorandum of Association (MOA) is a legal document that outlines the fundamental principles and objectives upon which a company operates. It serves as the company's charter or constitution and defines the scope of its activities. Here's a detailed note on the MOA:
Contents of Memorandum of Association:
Name Clause: This clause states the name of the company, which should end with words like "Limited" or "Ltd." for a public limited company and "Private Limited" or "Pvt. Ltd." for a private limited company.
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Registered Office Clause: It specifies the location where the company's registered office is situated. This office is where all official communications and notices are sent.
Objective Clause: This clause delineates the main objectives for which the company is formed. It's important to define these objectives clearly, as the company cannot undertake activities beyond those mentioned in this clause.
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Liability Clause: It outlines the extent of liability of the company's members. In the case of companies limited by shares, the liability of members is limited to the amount unpaid on their shares. For companies limited by guarantee, members' liability is limited to the amount they undertake to contribute if the company is wound up.
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Capital Clause: This clause specifies the authorized capital of the company, i.e., the maximum amount of share capital the company is authorized to issue. It also mentions the division of this capital into shares and their respective nominal value.
Association Clause: It simply states that the subscribers wish to form a company and agree to become members of it, in accordance with the terms of the MOA.
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Constitutional Document: It serves as the company's constitutional document, defining its scope, powers, and limitations.
Protection of Members: It protects the interests of the company's members by clearly defining the objectives and limiting their liability.
External Communication: It provides clarity to external parties, such as investors, creditors, and regulatory authorities, regarding the company's objectives and powers.
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Binding Authority: The company and its members are bound by the provisions of the MOA. Any action taken beyond its scope may be considered ultra vires (beyond the powers) of the company and therefore void.
Amendment of MOA:
While the MOA lays down the company's fundamental principles, it is not entirely immutable. It can be amended, but only under specific circumstances and in compliance with legal procedures. Amendments typically require shareholder
5. Timetable
• Three consultations to date
• Part of Finance Bill 2012
• Due to come into effect 1 April 2013
• Caution- We are patent attorneys, not
accountants!
6. Patent Box - objectives
• Enhance attractiveness of UK tax system
(e.g. vs The Netherlands)
• Encourage location and retention of science
and technology jobs in the UK
• Encourage investment and growth in the
UK technology sector
7. How much tax?
• Corporation tax is currently 26% , reducing to
24%
• Option to elect to HMRC for a reduction in UK
corporation tax to 10%
• with tapered implementation:
Year 2013/ 4 2014/ 5 2015/ 6 2016/ 7
% 60 70 80 90
effective % 15.2 13.6 12.4 11.2
(Trade-off to include existing granted patents)
8. Which profits?
• Profits passing through a UK company
which is paying Corporation tax.
• Profits relating to qualifying products or
services covered by a relevant patent
• Worldwide sales
• Patent owner and exclusive licensee
Key message: the proposals are generous!
9. Which patent rights?
• UK patents
• EP patents
• Patents granted by some other countries
• Supplementary Protection Certificates
(pharmaceuticals)
• Plant variety rights
• NOT US patents
10. Do all profits qualify?
• No - special calculation - less than 100% of
qualifying profits will be taxed at 10% rate
• HMRC fighting back!
• Deductions:
– "routine return figure" - the profit a business might
make if it did not have access to patents
– "marketing assets return figure" - excludes profits
generated using established brands
Key message: number crunching by accountants!
11. Which profits?
Key message: 10% rate
will not apply in practice!
12. What types of income qualifies?
• Sales revenue
• Royalties and other licence revenue
• Court awards from infringement
proceedings
• Patent owners & exclusive licensees
– i.e., if a patent is licensed then both the
licensor's royalties and the licensee's sales can
be taxed at the reduced rate
13. Other requirements
• Opt-in
- forewarning to HMRC
• Active ownership
– only applies to group companies
– defined as performing a significant
management activity
– a renewal decision counts as management
activity
15. Which products? 2
• Any product!
• "Complex products" including one patented
component
• Any spares for the product, even if the
spares themselves are not patented
Key message: for single product SMEs, all profits
will be relevant for only a single patent
17. What about services?
• Unlikely to apply to entire sales revenue
• Companies which use their patents to
perform processes or provide services can
benefit up to the level of an arm's length
royalty
Key message 1: service companies can benefit!
Key message 2: the more patents, the better!
18. Can I get tax relief whilst my
patent application is pending?
• Yes, but relief will be claimable only after
the patent is granted (up to 6 years)
• Accelerate granting of the patent
Key message: to benefit ASAP, patent must be granted
before April 2014, therefore clients should act now
19. Who will benefit?
• Start-ups - a target of the proposals!
• Research and manufacturing businesses
• Local subsidiaries of multinationals with "active
management" in the UK , and profits washing
through a UK company
• Existing patent holders get a windfall!
20. Further information:
• Withers & Rogers website - click on "Patent Box Services"
button on the home page for detailed Q&A.
Legislation:
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/2010-
2012/0325/2012325.pdf
• "Technical Note":
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/budget-updates/march2012/patent-box-tech-note.pdf
• "Consultation on the Patent Box":
http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/consult_patent_box_stage2.htm
• HMRC HM Revenue presentation:
http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/d/patent_box_presentation120112.pdf
22. What are patents?
A tolerated monopoly
State Patentee
Publication of 20 year monopoly
invention
stimulates
innovation
23.
24. Types of IP
TRADE MARKS INVENTIONS
Registered Patents
Common Law Utility models
Intellectual
property
Copyright Know How
Database Registered
Design Designs
rights AESTHETIC
Right
CREATIONS
26. Novelty & inventive step
• An invention is new if it is not part of the
state of the art.
• “State of the art”: everything available to
the public before filing date of the patent
application.
• An invention is inventive if it is not
obvious to a skilled technician.
• The hurdle is not as high as most
engineers think!
27. Not Patentable?
The most commonly encountered exceptions:
• Mathematical methods;
• Methods for doing business; and,
• Programs for computers, as such.
Exclusions are narrow so don't assume !
Check with a patent attorney
28. Patent claims
Mechanical
Apparatus Electronic
Product
System Control
Chemical
Manufacture
Method
Process Control
Use
Pharma
29. Some examples
Electronics
antenna, processors, signal processing, image processing,
apps, operating systems, electronic tags, etc.
Mechanical
plastic bags, shoes, golf clubs, hinges, tyre treads, coat
hangers, gearboxes, packaging, lids, corkscrews, etc.
Chemical
pharmaceuticals, methods of chemical synthesis, glues,
dog biscuits, food products, paints, cleaning products,
nappies, etc.
30. Some examples
Electronics
antenna, processors, signal processing, image processing,
apps, operating systems, electronic tags, etc.
Mechanical
plastic bags, shoes, golf clubs, hinges, tyre treads, coat
hangers, gearboxes, packaging, lids, corkscrews, etc.
Chemical
pharmaceuticals, methods of chemical synthesis, glues,
dog biscuits, food products, paints, cleaning products,
nappies, etc.
31. Some examples
Electronics
antenna, processors, signal processing, image processing,
apps, operating systems, electronic tags, etc.
Mechanical
plastic bags, shoes, golf clubs, hinges, tyre treads, coat
hangers, gearboxes, packaging, lids, corkscrews, etc.
Chemical
pharmaceuticals, methods of chemical synthesis, glues,
dog biscuits, food products, paints, cleaning products,
nappies, etc.
32. How do we get patents?
File Patent Search Examination Patent
Application Stage Stage Grant
• Timescale to grant is usually 2 to 5 years in the UK.
• This can be accelerated for (i) green patents, and (ii) with a
reason: "potential infringer" / "secure an investor".
• UKIPO have confirmed that patent box alone is not enough!
• Acceleration can result in a granted patent in 12 months or
less.
33. A way forward?
• File patent applications of 'narrow' scope and
more succinct description.
• Reduces potential for the patent to be used
commercially, but...
... substantially increases the prospects of patent
grant (and may also reduce the overall patenting
costs).
Key message: low patent costs
34. A way forward?
• Budget cost for obtaining a narrow UK
patent will be around £5000.
35. Strategy - reasons for patenting
1. To protect your market.
2. To gain licence income.
3. To obtain a negotiating tool.
4. To maximise asset value.
5. TO OBTAIN TAX RELIEF.
36. "We don't need a UK patent"
• Traditional view taken by many businesses
• But Patent Box system now provides a
compelling incentive
Key message: patenting costs can
be dwarfed by the tax benefit
37. A usual strategy
UK
USA
EP
grant?
International
(PCT)
CN
AU
0 12 30 60
time (months)
38. A modified strategy
UK grant?
USA
EP
grant?
International
(PCT)
CN
AU
0 12 30 60
time (months) Key message: modify your strategy!
39. Patents - summary
• File patent application before invention is disclosed.
• Relatively minor improvements are often patentable.
• It is now worth seeking to protect relatively minor
developments to qualify for the Patent Box.
• Review of upcoming projects to determine suitability for
patenting.
• Consider tax relief in project costing.
• Conduct a Patent Audit - we can help!
40. Conclusions
• This is a great opportunity
• Tax avoidance with official approval!
• Patenting should be cost negative
• This is already changing our clients'
patenting strategy
• Act as soon as possible! (at least arrange an
audit)
41. Key questions for you
• Do you have patents for your products and
processes?
• Are your unpatented processes secret?
• Will you be launching any new products?
If so, should you seek patent protection?
• Distributors - are you selling patented
products?
42. Key questions for your accountant
• What do you know about patent box?
• Do you know relief commences in 2013?
• Have you the knowledge to make a claim?
• I have a patent, how should I arrange my
records to best claim relief ?
• Does this affect my other tax strategies?
• Should I speak to a specialist tax adviser?