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Counterfeiting is a legal issue and a significant threat to legitimate manufacturing, supply chains, and brands. The National Association of Manufacturers estimates that counterfeits have cost the US economy nearly $131 billion; including $22.3 billion of lost labor income; 325,542 fewer jobs; $5.6 billion of lost federal tax revenues; and nearly $4 billion less in state and local tax collections. In this article, David Fraser, MBA, M.A.Sc., examines the prevalence and costs of counterfeiting globally, what it takes to identify counterfeit goods and track their origins, and the reputational risks posed to companies impacted by counterfeiting and piracy. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gTU8i7uq #IntellectualProperty #AntiCounterfeit #Counterfeit

Welcome to the ninety-third edition of Ocean Tomo Insights, our weekly LinkedIn newsletter featuring Expertise for the Innovation Economy™ - unique insights from intellectual property (IP) experts at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. In this edition, we welcome IP experts David Kennedy, CPA, and Larry Tedesco, CVA, CLP, MAFF, to Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. We share that Larry and Ryan Zurek will be attending the 2024 IP Dealmakers Forum. Also in this edition, Noor Al-Banna, CFA, CLP, discusses how companies, investors, and lenders require a robust understanding of IP assets before making key business decisions. #IntellectualProperty #IP #Valuation

The experts at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, have long been at the forefront of intellectual capital thought leadership. Over the past decade, we have published the world's leading experts and their intellectual property (IP) insights via the Ocean Tomo Insights Blog, with the goal of educating and informing the IP community. In addition to this, Ocean Tomo also presents the "Not Necessarily the IP News" a weekly series that presents a humorous and satirical take on various IP issues. You can find this fun and informative feature in our Ocean Tomo Insights LinkedIn newsletter. Join us as we explore the lighter side of IP! #Patents #IntellectualProperty #IP #ExpertiseForTheInnovationEconomy

Senior Managing Directors Larry Tedesco and Ryan Zurek will be attending the 2024 IP Dealmakers Forum, held from November 6 - 8 in Miami, FL, representing Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. We are happy to have Larry joining our team at Ocean Tomo. Larry Tedesco brings over two decades of experience in intellectual property valuation, licensing, and damages evaluation across industries such as telecommunications, medical devices, and software development. Recognized as one of the world’s leading IP strategists by IAM, Larry provides expert consulting services in patent licensing, FRAND royalty rate determination, and economic damages. Ryan Zurek leads Ocean Tomo’s Advisory Services practice, where he focuses on IP-driven transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and IP monetization strategies. Recognized as one of the world’s leading IP strategists by IAM, and with significant experience in IP valuation, licensing strategy, and asset management, Ryan plays an integral role in guiding clients through IP-related investment decisions and complex transactions. IP Dealmakers Forum brings together a highly curated group of investors, IP experts, and thought leaders in the intellectual property industry. The event focuses on the evolving IP landscape, exploring critical developments in IP monetization, litigation finance, and the role of technology in reshaping IP strategies. For more information, please contact Larry Tedesco at larry.tedesco@jsheld.com or 678-570-4902 or Ryan Zurek at ryan.zurek@jsheld.com or 312-327-8006. #OceanTomo #IPDealmakers #IntellectualProperty #IPValuation #Licensing #IPMonetization

Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, is pleased to welcome distinguished intellectual property (IP) experts David Kennedy and Larry Tedesco as Senior Managing Directors. David and Larry are highly experienced IP professionals and are recognized among the World’s Leading IP Strategists and Patent Professionals by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM). David is a CPA with over 35 years of experience providing IP strategy and management advisory, with specialized expertise in IP valuation, audits, and patent sales and licensing agreements. David provides expert witness testimony and litigation support, has analyzed thousands of patent license agreements, and has served as the primary negotiator or advisor in over 200 IP-related negotiations throughout his career. Larry is an expert in IP valuations, licensing, and damages determinations. He has over 25 years of specialized IP experience and is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP), and a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF). Larry provides support and expert testimony in litigation matters regarding IP-related economic damages and is highly experienced in IP development, valuation, monetization, and enforcement. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/d9QsszjR

Intellectual property (IP) contributes more than 90% of S&P 500 company value. Understanding IP value Is no longer optional; it is a necessary management tool, facilitating informed strategic, financial, and operational decision-making. In this article, Noor Al-Banna, CFA, CLP, discusses how companies, investors, and lenders today require a robust understanding of IP assets before making key business decisions, such as raising capital. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/dh-SCmZP #IntellectualProperty #Valuation #RaisingCapital

Welcome to the ninety-second edition of Ocean Tomo Insights, our weekly LinkedIn newsletter featuring Expertise for the Innovation Economy™ - unique insights from intellectual property (IP) experts at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. In this edition, we share that Molly Keelan will attend the American IP Law Association Annual Meeting, Shirley Webster, CBE, will attend the NABE Tech Economics Conference, and Eric Carnick, CLP, will attend the ITC Trial Lawyers Association Fall Meeting. #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #Economics #TrialLawyers

The experts at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, have long been at the forefront of intellectual capital thought leadership. Over the past decade, we have published the world's leading experts and their intellectual property (IP) insights via the Ocean Tomo Insights Blog, with the goal of educating and informing the IP community. In addition to this, Ocean Tomo also presents the "Not Necessarily the IP News" a weekly series that presents a humorous and satirical take on various IP issues. You can find this fun and informative feature in our Ocean Tomo Insights LinkedIn newsletter. Join us as we explore the lighter side of IP! #Patents #IntellectualProperty #ExpertiseForTheInnovationEconomy

A patent’s value depends not only on its intrinsic qualities, but also on the clarity and enforceability of the patent’s rights. In this blog post, Alan Marco, Chief Economist at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, explores a methodology that separates the factors which affect patent value from those that impact uncertainty. He then compares the differences in litigation rates before and after those factors are observed, and explains how intellectual property managers can employ third-party valuation experts to enhance the precision and strength of their patent portfolios. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eAnB3UFG #IntellectualProperty #Patents #Valuations

Managing Director Eric Carnick will be attending the 2024 ITC Trial Lawyers Association (ITCTLA) Fall Meeting, on October 29, in Washington, D.C., Representing from Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held.   Eric T. Carnick is a Managing Director in Ocean Tomo’s Intellectual Property Disputes Financial Expert Testimony practice. With over 18 years of experience, Eric specializes in assessing commercial damages in intellectual property litigation, including patent infringement, trade secret theft, and technology misappropriation cases. He has provided expert testimony in federal court and consulted on numerous engagements, helping clients navigate complex financial issues related to IP disputes across a wide range of industries such as semiconductors, software, pharmaceuticals, and consumer electronics. Eric has extensive experience supporting counsel from discovery through trial, analyzing financial data to determine lost profits, reasonable royalties, and other economic damages.   The ITCTLA Fall Meeting will feature a robust program including a conversation with ITC Chair Karpel, panels on exclusion order enforcement, and a review of key cases from the past year. The event will conclude with a cocktail reception, providing an opportunity for networking and discussion among IP professionals.   For more information, please contact Eric Carnick at eric.carnick@jsheld.com or +1 312 377 4860.   #OceanTomo #ITCTLA #IntellectualProperty #ExpertTestimony #IPLitigation