Patent Archives - CFO

Arista Settles Cisco’s Patent Claims for $400M

Arista Settles Cisco’s Patent Claims for $400M

The settlement also resolves Arista's antitrust claims against Cisco after nearly four years of litigation between the computer networking rivals.

By Matthew Heller | August 7, 2018

Apple Hit With $502M Patent Infringement Award

Apple Hit With $502M Patent Infringement Award

The verdict in a trial over four secure communication patents is the latest twist in a longrunning battle between Apple and patent holder VirnetX.

By Matthew Heller | April 12, 2018

Why You Should Spend Dollars on Patent, Trademark Protection

Why You Should Spend Dollars on Patent, Trademark Protection

Despite CFOs' concerns about the costs of patent and trademark registration, the benefits can far outweigh them.

By Sean D. Detweiler | April 5, 2017

What U.S. Patent Owners Lost in Trump’s TPP Pullout

What U.S. Patent Owners Lost in Trump’s TPP Pullout

In fulfilling a campaign promise, the president sacrificed potential IP benefits that TPP would have had for U.S. trade.

By Jay Erstling | March 24, 2017

Expiring Patents: a Primer for CFOs

Expiring Patents: a Primer for CFOs

When patents expire, finance chiefs must alert their peers that the company must find new sources of profit or cut costs.

By Brennan Swain and Rod S.Berman | February 14, 2017

Don’t Let Acquired Patents Sink the Ship

Don’t Let Acquired Patents Sink the Ship

Uncertainty in the patents market means companies with substantial holdings of acquired patents will have to test the valuations of these intangible assets.

By David Magee | November 4, 2015

Jawbone Strikes Back at Fitbit Patent Suit

Risk Management

Jawbone Strikes Back at Fitbit Patent Suit

The wearable fitness device-makers are waging war against each other in court.

By Matthew Heller | November 3, 2015

Google Takes on Trolls With Patent Marketplace

Google Takes on Trolls With Patent Marketplace

The search giant's patent purchase promotion is "an experiment to remove friction from the patent market."

By Matthew Heller | April 28, 2015

After a Complex Deal, a CFO Looks for More

After a Complex Deal, a CFO Looks for More

IP vendor Finjan went public in a whirlwind and readied for play in a just-emerging space. Now, the finance chief who made it happen wants to do it again.

By David McCann | November 18, 2014

Risk & Compliance

Fighting Words

Growing ranks of litigants are putting price tags on ideas.

By Randy Myers | March 1, 1998