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#006    September 30, 2016
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Cover Story
From Bottle Openers to Killer AI: Why You Need to Consider Side Effects of Inventions
Daniel Gross/Senior Patent Engineer
Not fully considering the problem before hitting the patent office may have seriously degraded the value of the invention. Sometimes fixing the problem is trivial. Sometimes...More >>


Feature
The Role of Big Data in the Patent Industry and LexisNexis in China
Conor Stuart/IP Observer Reporter
“KEEP CALM, YOU’RE BEING WATCHED”, read the final slide of Miao Li’s presentation on how big data has disrupted the patent industry. This slide, taken from a meme generator riffing on the UK “KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON” motivational posters from...More >>
Cross-strait Semiconductor Vendors Team Up to Beat Out
International Rivals
Anita Li/IP Observer Reporter
There is no question that the Chinese semiconductor industry is getting stronger and stronger. The productivity and technology level of semiconductor vendors throughout the supply chain including equipment manufacturers (ACM Research)...More >>
Chinese Competition and New Tech: Disrupting the Memory
Industry at SEMICON Taipei
Conor Stuart/IP Observer Reporter
Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to SEMICON was an important validation for one of Taiwan’s most important industries. In addition to attending the opening of September’s expo, Tsai also invited industry leaders, including SEMI President...More >>

IP News in Brief
China Strengthens Management on Patent Administrative Enforcement Certificates

1m Patent Applications in 2015 and 1m Effective Patents in China: Shen Changyu

Japanese Patent, Trademark and Utility Model Applications Down Year-on-Year in July: Report

Taiwan and US Sign Letter of Intent on 5G and IoT Cooperation

China Grabs the Top Spot in Microorganism Patent Family Rankings

Huanan Bank Granted 4 FinTech Patents

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