Intellectual property law changes pursued in the name of fighting patent trolls could make it easier for large companies to steamroll small inventors. Sourced through Scoop.it from: watchdog.org

One of the more attention-grabbing offerings in this field was the Mattel ThingMaker 3D printing system for creating custom toys at home. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.ipwatchdog.com

Amazon has filed a patent application for selfie payment technology, saying it is more secure and less “awkward” than traditional passwords. Sourced through Scoop.it from: money.cnn.com

Nike has filed suit against a Chinese footwear manufacturer for selling sneakers that allegedly infringe a number of its patents. According to Nike’s lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.thefashionlaw.com

Analytics holds the key to better products and an improved consumer experience in banking. Sourced through Scoop.it from: thefinancialbrand.com

Messaging apps are about more than messaging. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.businessinsider.com

Chinese handset maker Huawei Technologies Co. is beefing up its mobile-payment service in China, creating yet another local competitor to Apple Pay in the world’s largest smartphone market. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.wsj.com

The social media landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, how are you staying ahead? Here’s 6 social media trends that will transform your business. Sourced through Scoop.it from: rebekahradice.com

Google recently changed the way ads are displayed on search engine results pages, so how can you make the most of this change? Columnist Frederick Vallaeys lays out some options. Sourced through Scoop.it from: searchengineland.com

Advertisers are scrambling for the $16 billion social network’s young users. But will it end up being a fad? Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.bloomberg.com