Does Qualcomm's Value Chain Licensing System Survive Its Settlement With Broadcom? (Part One)

Sean O'Connor is a Professor at the University of Washington School of Law and Chair of the Law, Technology & Arts Group, specializing in intellectual property and business law involving biotechnology, cyberspace/information technology, and new media/digital arts.  Professor O'Connor is an IP Osgoode Research Affiliate. Qualcomm and Broadcom finally seem to have ended their long […]

U.S. Stem Cell Patents and Considerations for Reform

On March 9, 2009, President Obama signed an executive order removing restrictions on federal funding for research involving embryonic stem cells.  Prior to the signing, he noted that the Federal government plans to vigorously support scientists who pursue stem cell research.  Stem cells are found in almost all multi-cellular organisms and are characterized by their […]