socalTECH

JULY 16, 2019

Anaheim-based networking equipment maker Zyxel is targeting the IP surveillance camera network market, with the launch of a new set of switches specifically aimed at deployment and management of IP camera networks. Zyxel said the new products are aimed at everything from a few cameras to large, high density environments.

IP

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 20, 2018

[Email readers, continue here…] Arthur: This is a matter between the owner of your IP (you) and the would-be user of your IP. The license to use your IP can be in the form of a one-time payment or structured as a continuing fee. If so, be aware of the issue of how you can and do verify the licensee’s report of usage.

IP

socalTECH

JUNE 17, 2013

Imprimis said it is in the process of filing for a patent on those new IP assets. Imprimis said it is developing innovations based on technology from the compounding pharmacy operations of Buderer. The company did not say what segment of the market the new assets would target. READ MORE>>.

IP

socalTECH

AUGUST 9, 2016

Camarillo-based Semtech has completed a deal to sell of a bundle of IP assets to Rambus , in a sale that was worth $32M, Rambus said Monday afternoon. Rambus said that the assets become part of its Memory and Interfaces Division.

IP

socalTECH

JANUARY 20, 2015

The company said it has demonstrated new, 25G Ethernet capability via its new Snowbush IP, which is compliant with IEEE 802.3bj, CEI-25G, CEI-28G, and the emerging IEEE 802.3bm and CAUI-4 standards. Pricing on the IP license was not announced.

IP

SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Thursday, February 14, 2019 -- TCVN Legal Program #2: IP Protection Strategies For Start-Ups. TCVN now features four educational tracks in four specific areas.

Startup

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 20, 2018

[Email readers, continue here…] Arthur: This is a matter between the owner of your IP (you) and the would-be user of your IP. The license to use your IP can be in the form of a one-time payment or structured as a continuing fee. If so, be aware of the issue of how you can and do verify the licensee’s report of usage.

IP

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

EnGenius said it has rolled out a line of business class, IP surveillance cameras, aimed at use in indoor and outdoor video surveillance. Costa Mesa-based networking and telecommunications product developer EnGenius Technologies announced this morning that it has begun shipping a new product.

IP

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

San Diego-based Verimatrix , which develops security software for set-top box makers and others, has sold one of its business units--its Silicon IP and Secure Protocols business--to Rambus , in a deal worth $65M in cash. According to Verimatrix, the move will help it become a "pure player" in software.

IP

L.A. Business Journal

MAY 11, 2020

Montauk Technologies has secured intellectual property rights from Caltech for technologies that can help first responders, miners and underwater workers locate humans and objects when GPS falls short.

CalTech

socalTECH

MARCH 3, 2014

Camarillo-based analog and mixed signal semiconductor devloper Semtech announced this morning that it has shipped a new, system-on-a-chip (SoC) core, specifically aimed at high speed, communications systems.

IP

SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Thursday, November 10, 2016 -- “IP BASICS” WITH SAM PARTNER TONY KEATS, AND TRAKLIGHT’S MARTY JUETTEN Learn about the differences between trademarks, copyrights and patents, and the steps that you need to take to protect the intellectual property of your business, including the introduction of a free business risk assessment.

IP

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Pasadena-based OnGreen , the online marketplace for green and clean technology businesses, said today that it has launched a new, patent marketplace focused on allowing users to license or sell their intellectual property (IP). According to OnGreen, the new marketplace will provide additional funding avenues for entrepreneurs. READ MORE>>.

Patents

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 17, 2009

To the best of my knowledge US law allows you to work on your own resources and in your own hours and let you personally own your IP. In some countries outside the US (the UK for example) employers can specify in an employment contract that ANY IP you develop while you’re employed by that company is owned by them.

Startup

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

IP Confusion – Questionable ownership of key intellectual property, including non-exclusive licenses, potential infringement of a third party’s technology and/or inappropriate use of open-source tools. As such, make it easy for investors to unequivocally evaluate the veracity of your venture's IP.

Technical Review

socalTECH

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Santa Barbara-based D2 Technologies , a developer of embedded IP communications products, said today that it has enhanced its products to support multiple, Android device types.

Technology

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

San Diego-based IP communications application provider VoxOx VoxOx is dropping the rates on its phone calls to the Phillippines, the company said, to help people look to keep in touch with families and friends in the country.

IP

socalTECH

JULY 18, 2019

Carlsbad-based ViaSat , which develops satellite communications and other wireless networking technology, has been awarded $49.3M in a lawsuit against Acacia Communications.

IP

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2011

Tuculescu said it is providing web conferencing services--such as that you'd find from GoToMeeting, WEbEx, or DimDim--using an ad-supported model, but still supporting advanced features like screen sharing, voice over IP audio, and up to 150 people on a conference at a time. READ MORE>>.

Tech Coast Angels

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2019

When someone says Intellectual Property (IP), most entrepreneurs think only of patents. In reality, patents are only one of at least eight items that should be in your IP portfolio. A large portion of your competitive advantage and your potential value to investors is the size of your intellectual property portfolio.

IP

socalTECH

AUGUST 2, 2010

Newport Beach-based Mindspeed Technologies , a developer of semiconductor products, announced today that it has rolled out a version of its Comcerto processors specifically geared towards voice-over-IP processing.

IP

socalTECH

JULY 27, 2010

The firm, which develops voice-over-IP (VoIP) software, said the support comes for TrendChip's TC3182 ADSL2+ processor. D2 is supplying its software stack to a number of OEMs, who use the software to more quickly implement various voice-over-IP services and applications. READ MORE>>.

Technology

socalTECH

AUGUST 20, 2019

Los Angeles-based Brainbase , a developer of intellectual property licensing software, has raised $3M in a seed funding round, the company said today. The round was led by Struck Capital, and also included Tectonic Capital, Bonfire Ventures, Sterling Road, and Watertower Ventures.

IP

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 10, 2015

This also happens out of “startup weekends” where it’s unclear who contributed to the IP and where many people don’t continue with the idea beyond the first 30 days. When it involves real or perceived large sums of money, friends sue. If you want to start a company create a legal entity – it’s dirt cheap.

Startup

socalTECH

MARCH 28, 2011

The firm's products use an optimized TCP/IP algorithm to accelerate software downloads and access to web sites. Hall was most recently a consultant at Forge Strategic Marketing, and also has served at AirHop Communications, ProxiNet, NetBoost, and LanTronix. FastSoft is based on technology originally developed for the Internet2 at Caltech.

Marketing

socalTECH

AUGUST 30, 2011

According to EdgeCast, the support for the new standard--which embeds a portion of a user's IP address into DNS requests--will help speed up Internet access for users. DNS is the protocol which is used by computers to translate web addresses into actual Internet IP addresses.

Google

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

The venture-backed startup, which has the high profile backing of the same companies which backed free voice-over-IP service Skype (Mangrove Capital, DCM and Atomico) said it will also continue to offer up its free phone plans, which have specific minutes and data limits. READ MORE>>.

Mobile

socalTECH

MARCH 10, 2010

According to the USPTO, the patent covers a technique to allow standard telephone users to audio conference with video conferencing participants over IP networks. Meetrix was represented by Kerr IP Group in the patent filing. Dye and Thomas A. Dundon are the inventors on the patent, which was originally filed in March of 2004.

Patents

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

TelePacific, which provides IP, voice, data, and Internet services to its customers, said the hires come due to growth in its customer based in California, Nevada, and Texas. TelePacific serves business customers in those three states.

Southern California

socalTECH

JANUARY 13, 2012

San Diego-based Telcentris , which develops voice-over-IP and other voice systems for business, said this week that it has named Cliff Rees as President of the firm. Rees was most recently at Leading Edge Communications, XCast Labs, GlobalTouch Telecom, as well as Telegroup.

IP

SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

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IP

socalTECH

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Peer-to-peer, voice-over-IP service Skype announced this morning that it will begin offering a free hour of Internet access, via third party wireless hotspots, in select airports across the U.S. Skype said the free access will be available from December 21st through December 27th. Skype's WiFi service works for users on PCs, Macs, and iOS.

Santa Monica

socalTECH

JULY 23, 2013

Newport Beach-based patent and IP licensing firm Acacia Research announced this morning that it has named a new VP to to head up its efforts in Asia. Seki was most recently Chief IP Officer and General Manager, Intellectual Property Division for Renesas Electronics. He also had served at Hitachi Ltd. READ MORE>>.

Research

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2011

You own the IP you create. If you build a true “technology services for services sake&# business at some point you’ll likely build technology products as part of your projects where you either own the IP or you own in jointly with your customer or business partner. In a down market IP can become a huge differentiator.

Services

socalTECH

JUNE 24, 2010

The support allows Android mobile phone devices to connect directly into Skype's voice-over-IP services. D2's embedded software is used to shortcut development of voice-over-IP and other communications applications on Android and other phones. The firm has had more limited Skype support since February. READ MORE>>.

Technology

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

According to Semtech, Savant is using its BlueRiver AV-over-IP chipsets for a new IP video product line. Those products provider 4K video over IP to residential and commercial markets. Shipment volumes and financial impact of the win were not announced. READ MORE>>.

Design

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 30, 2014

We hired IP specialists to review prior art. We grilled their IP attorneys. Did anybody hold patents that would prevent us from using this technology? I seldom hire patent attorneys during due diligence but this was too important. We hired OSHA regulatory lawyers.

Technical Review