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Post-Smartphone (Wearables & IoT Devices) Patent Wars:
Strategy Development
In the previous analysis works, we have seen the expansion indications of the post-smartphone patent wars
(http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/postsmartphone-wearables-iot-devices-patent-wars-indicators-of-expansion)
and current status (http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/postsmartphone-wearables-iot-devices-patent-wars-current-
status). As a next step, we have developed a strategic forecasting methodology to predict the possible emerging
development of the post-smartphone patent wars (http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/postsmartphone-wearables-
iot-devices-patent-wars-strategic-forecasting-methodology). As a final step, we develop a strategic planning
methodology to prepare for the emerging post-smartphone patent wars.
Step Details
Auditing Investigate the current business status: technology/product development status, business models,
market positioning, competition status, business goals etc.
Investigate the status of patent assets and the strategic patent management
For a good information regarding the case studies for the strategic patent management, please see
“Strategic Patent Management & Monetization 2Q 2015”

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http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/strategic-patent-management-monetization-1q-2015
Identify the potential risk factors based on the strategic forecasting
Strategic
Options
Develop and prioritize available strategic options regarding the potential risk factors:
Patent development: quantity v. quality; in-house patenting v. acquisition
Litigation strategy: offensive v. defensive
Patent exploitation strategy: cross-licensing v. assignment including the privateering option
Fine
Tunings
How to assess patent quality?
For a good example regarding the patent quality assessment, please see “Quality Assessment of
Qualcomm Patents for the IoT(Internet of Things) Connectivity”
http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/quality-assessment-of-qualcomm-patents-for-the-iotinternet-of-
things-connectivity-standards
How to develop the patent portfolios?

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For a good example regarding the patent quality assessment, please see “Strategic Patent Value
Creation & Portfolio Development”
http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/techipm-iot-internet-of-things-intellectual-property-patent-
strategy-consulting-services-48756915
How to select the patents for acquisition?
For a good reference regarding valuable patents for acquisition, please see
“Characteristics of Litigated Patents for the IoT(Internet of Things) Connectivity”
http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/characteristics-of-litigated-patents-for-the-iotinternet-of-things-
connectivity-standards
How to develop strategic litigation planning (IPR, claim construction, Forum shopping, royalty for
settlement etc.)?
References:
“Wireless Patents under the PTAB’s IPR & CBM Scrutiny”
http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/wireless-patents-under-the-ptabs-ipr-cbm-scrutiny
“Samsung v. Apple ITC MARKMAN Disputation”
http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/samsung-v-apple-itc-markman-disputation
“Current Status of Patent Rights: U.S. v. Other Countries”

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http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/current-status-of-patent-rights-us-v-other-countries
“Standard Essential Patents Licensing Royalty Disputes”
http://www.slideshare.net/alexglee/standard-essential-patents-licensing-royalty-disputes-4q-2013
For more information, please contact Alex Lee at alexglee@techipm.com.