Here are a few quick bits from my experiences at the ARM Developer Summit (@ARMDevSummit), part of the ARM TechCon. I will write about each in greater detail later on. Continue reading »

Recent business activities suggest that companies are taking a renewed interest in their IP treasure chests. But which IP can be sold without crippling the company? Continue reading »

The bankrupt telecommunication company’s creditors are anxious to realize a monetary return. But why are Nortel’s wireless patents even available for auction? Shouldn't many of the over 6,000 patents already have expired? By association, what is the average length of semiconductor design or manufacturing IP patents? Continue reading »

The best part of any technical panel is the Question and Answer (Q&A) session, where the discussions become less scripted. Also, it’s where disagreements may occur among panelists that are generally in agreement. Let the final act begin! (Part III: Stop That Thief! – IP in Global Markets) Continue reading »

Expert panelists from Globalfoundries, IDT and the legal community share their experience from the use of leading edge and middle-edge IP technology to the dangers of outsourcing IP development and, finally, the legal struggles in emerging countries. This is Part II of the ongoing coverage from the DAC Pavillion Panel on IP security and quality issues in global markets. Continue reading »

Here are the essential opening remarks from the DAC Pavilion presentation on the development and integration of IP, delivered by Chipestimate’s General Manager, Adam Traidman. In Part II, noted panels from GlobalFoundries, IDT and the legal community will explore the technical, business, and legal challenges of cross-regional IP sourcing and associated worldwide business integrity challenges. Continue reading »