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Yahoo Patent Sale

On June 7, 2016, the media announced that Yahoo seeks to raise $1B through the sale of 3,000 patents related to web search and advertising.  On June 9, 2016, 3LP Advisors released a piece explaining five reasons to be skeptical of a $1B Yahoo patent sale.

5 reasons to be skeptical of a $1B Yahoo patent sale
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Automotive

Technology is transforming the $9.1 trillion global automotive industry. The car is becoming a wireless/computer device, electric vehicles are on the rise, self-driving cars are becoming a reality, and ride-sharing companies such as Uber are booming. As the automotive and technology industries converge, intellectual property in the United States, China, Europe, and elsewhere will become critical.

Our Automotive Technology and IP Outlook discusses what we see as the key trends, and we suggest ways in which both automotive incumbents and new entrants can leverage IP to gain a competitive advantage.

3LP’s Automotive Technology and IP Outlook – April 2016
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Public IP Company (“PIPCO”) Investing

The challenging and uncertain patent enforcement environment has wreaked havoc on small/micro-cap public IP company valuations. However, the associated volatility has created money-making opportunities for public market investors. This article first appeared in issue 75 of Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine. Please visit IAM Media to read the original article in full.

PIPCO Investing
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