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Recent U.S. Court Decisions And Developments Affecting Licensing

By John Paul and D. Brian Kacedon In a recent split 2-1 panel decision in ClearCorrect Operating, LLC v. International Trade Commission, the Federal Circuit found that the International Trade Commission (ITC) had no jurisdiction to remedy patent infringement by blocking infringing digital data files from being imported into the United States because the ITC’s […]

A Short History Of Licensing In The United States

By Joseph K. Andonian My career in licensing began in 1951 and overlaps the history of LES. I participated in at least one of the early discussions that gave birth to LES. It took place at a PLI seminar in New York City on the handling of surplus technology about 1960. The first president of […]

Licensing The Future: Innovating The Unknown

By Jeffrey Whittle, Chairman, LES (USA & Canada) The high-tech company, Hewlett Packard, used to have a well-known “What If?” slogan many years ago. This slogan became associated with innovation and more specifically, innovating the future. The catchiness of the phrase extended to many aspects of life, and individuals often used this slogan in meetings […]

Is The Harmonization Of Rules Possible In Latin America?

By Juan Eduardo Vanrell Latin America and the Caribbean countries have a new challenge, a more complex international order that faces them to an economic globalization, with such particular characteristics that make management and administration policies integrate new elements.

The Unitary Patent: Origins And Role As A Driver Of Innovation And Growth

By Benoît Battistelli Since 1977 the European Patent Office (EPO) has been responsible under the European Patent Convention for the examination, granting and administration of European patents. It is a role in which the EPO has contributed to innovation and growth in Europe and worldwide with the administration of what continue to be the highest […]

Fifty Years Of A Changing Landscape For Patents In The United States

By James SobierajPresident, LES International Licensing professionals have seen dramatic changes in the United States patent system since the creation of the Licensing Executives Society 50 years ago. The paradox of the U.S. patent system during these five decades is that the only constant has been change. At times, these changes have been welcomed by […]

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