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Transphorm Gets Patents

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Goleta-based Transphorm , the developer of Gallium Nitride (GaN) power conversion technology, reports that it has scored two patents covering its technology. The first patent names James Honea and Yifeng Wu as inventors, and was initially filed in August of 2013. The second patent application was filed on May 3, 20`13.

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ViaSat Wins $283M In Patent Infringement Suit

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Carlsbad-based satellite and wireless networking systems and services firm ViaSat reported late last yesterday that it has been awarded $283M in damages, as part of a patent infringement and breach of contract case. The two have been locked in the patent infringement and breach of contract lawsuit since February of 2012.

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Apple Patent Trial Goes to Jury | Why Fight When You Can License

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Apple rested their defense today in their final attempt to stave off a patent lawsuit with far-reaching implications for all smartphone makers. Based on the report’s conclusions, Apple requested that the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) re-examine Ditzik’s patent.

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Nomadix Settles With AT&T

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Agoura Hills-based wireless gateway developer Nomadix reported Tuesday that it has reached a settlement with Wayport, Inc., and Superclick Networks, Inc., over a patent infringement case. According to Nomadix, the settlement includes a license to AT&T, under Nomadix patents relating to Internet access technologies.

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Acacia Research Shuffles CEO

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Newport Beach-based patent licensing firm Acacia Research Corporation reported late Friday that it has shuffled its CEO. Vella joined Acacia in 2006, having previously served at such firms as ATI Research and Nortel Networks. executive property intellectual licensing patent research acacia' READ MORE>>.

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Southern California needs to find its hub for it to develop its own tech ecosystem

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Recognizing the tens of billions of dollars that the Southern Californian region leaves on the table, because it hasn’t taken its rightful place in the American technology industry, a new group called the Alliance for Southern California Innovation has just released a report to analyze how SoCal can work to assume its pole position.

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8 Potential Entrepreneur Assists From Your Alma Mater

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Visit the university library for access to otherwise costly business reports. Most universities have a file of patents from project work that they are willing to license to any entrepreneur for business commercialization, with little or no cost up front. Access to intellectual property and current research.