Yearly Archives: 2014

SAWS patent programme at USPTO criticised after FOI request

.@uspto “sensative” patent system criticised following Freedom of Information request by @KTS_Law : http://t.co/bU9o8YnmtI Source: http://www.worldipreview.com

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‘Secret’ patent review system raises innovation concerns – CNET

A law firm obtains documents that it says reveal potential problems with the US Patent Office’s covert system for red-flagging controversial applications. Source: http://www.cnet.com

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Cisco Slams Arista With Massive Patent & Copyright Suit – Light Reading

The lawsuits charge Arista ripped off Cisco features and documentation, then bragged about it. Source: http://www.lightreading.com

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Apple Pay Facing A Big Test With Holiday Shopping – Valley News

Cupertino, Calif. — Apple Pay hasn’t made the wallet obsolete just yet. But since launching its mobile payments system, Apple Source: http://www.vnews.com

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27 banks in Taiwan launch NFC services with Gemalto TSM Hub – Nasdaq

Amsterdam, December 8, 2014 – Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has provided its Allynis Trusted Services. Source: http://www.nasdaq.com

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Banking on biometrics: How you’ll soon be able to pay with your finger, access an ATM with your eyes

Digital evolution is upon us and financial companies are racing to become the first in the world to integrate biometrics into our every day transactions Source: business.financialpost.com

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Jim O’Neill’s Bullish BRICS Outlook until 2020 and our Critics

Perfect charts by Goldman’s Jim O’Neill that help to understand the former and future growth of different emerging, “growth markets”, the BRICS. We criticise his partially over-optimistic views. Source: snbchf.com

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Global B2C Ecommerce Sales to Hit $1.5 Trillion This Year Driven by Growth in Emerging Markets – eMarketer

Worldwide business-to-consumer (B2C) ecommerce sales will increase by 20.1% this year to reach $1.500 trillion, according to eMarketer’s latest forecasts. Source: http://www.emarketer.com

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Coupon marketing: facts and usage statistics – Amasty

The article collects several coupon marketing facts, trends, stats and studies e-commerce specialists could use in their marketing tactics. Source: blog.amasty.com

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Paying with Coin is all fun and games until someone thinks you’re a criminal – Digital Trends

Coin, a credit card that acts like eight different credit cards, almost seems too good to be true. Problem is, most cashiers are just as skeptical, and it’s far from a sure shot. Source: http://www.digitaltrends.com

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