“They make it clear that the patent examiner doesn’t have to cite evidence that something isn’t patentable.” Sourced through Scoop.it from: thinkprogress.org

IBM is moving into cloud patents, but that’s not necessarily going to upset established providers. In a pinch, they could end up as partners. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.informationweek.com

One does not get a patent on software. Software, just like electronic circuits, or steam, or solar energy, or gears, or rubber bands is only a means to an end. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.ipwatchdog.com

The most recent IPR statistics have shown a sharp increase in the number of settlements, both before and after institution decisions, as revealed in the following chart. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.mondaq.com

Reuters’ reported today that Marvell Technology wins cut in $1.54 billion Carnegie Mellon patent award. I read the Federal Circuit’s opinion, and I’m not so sure it’s time for Marvell to celebrate just yet. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.mondaq.com

A suggested definition of software patent has been proposed by the Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure (FFII) as being a “patent on any performance … Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.youtube.com

Apple has been steadily building a portfolio of patents related to NFC and mobile payments over recent years, from as far back as 2009. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.nfcworld.com

Continuing our series on mobile payments, this article discusses the enormity of cybersecurity risk, and what to do about it. Given that hackers… Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.lexology.com

Retail marketers shouldn’t ignore mobile wallets.. Related Articles: http://t.co/sb5EfnjG4g Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.ooyuz.com

In this fourth addition to our series about mobile payments, we consider privacy aspects, particularly as to the collection and use of personal… Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.lexology.com