Viewpoints about 'IP'

The Value of Open Innovation for B2B Companies

January 31st, 2012 | by Michael Glessner

We hear a lot these days about applying open innovation concepts to improve innovation and product development processes. The value is clear for B2C companies, but B2B firms have different challenges and needs that have caused many to hold off. Despite the challenges, the open innovation payoff for B2B companies is significant if done correctly, especially in today’s resource-constrained R&D environments. Read More

Topics: Innovation, IP, Open Innovation, Product Development, Social Innovation, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Product Development, Social Product Innovation

Evolution and Innovation

What Darwin can teach business about innovation, survival and growth

December 1st, 2011 | by Ashir Thakore

The theory of "biological evolution of species" proposed by Charles Darwin in 1859 could very well have been the “evolution of businesses". The concept of survival of fittest is as true for businesses as it is for living organisms. Read More

Topics: Culture, Ideation, Innovation, IP, Leadership, Leadership Team, Manufacturing, New Product Development, Perspective, Portfolio Management, Product Development, Strategic Innovation, Strategy

A Kalypso Journey: Joe Dury

November 11th, 2011 | by Joe Dury

Joe Dury, recently promoted to director, discusses his Kalypso journey: "Our culture of candor creates a method of continuous improvement that allows us to build and remodel the house we want to live in."

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Topics: Characters with Character, IP, IP Commercialization, IP Management, IP Management Practice, Joe Dury, Kalypso, Kalypso Careers, Kalypso Culture, Kalypso Difference, Kalypso Employees, Kalypso Firm Growth, Kalypso Growth, Kalypso Leadership Team, Kalypso Values, Kalypsonians, Leaders Behind the Leaders, Semiconductor

Healthcare Reform and Innovation

Get Ready for Change

February 15th, 2011 | by Andrew Nygard

Healthcare Reform is underway in the United States. The pace promises to be rapid and the economic and societal trends are complex. To survive, healthcare organizations must increase focus and investment in strategic agility, organizational innovation and core product development competencies. Read More

Topics: Healthcare, Innovation, IP, NPD, Pipeline and Portfolio Management, Pipeline Management, Portfolio Management, Product Data Management, Product Development, Product Innovation, Strategy

Embracing Quick Wins… and Quick Losses

December 7th, 2010 | by Scott Siegel

When moving a new product or service through the development cycle, there are generally four outcomes a New Product Development (NPD) team can expect. Two of these outcomes are especially good – although which ones they are might surprise you. It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the positive outcomes does not result in revenue – or even a product – and organizations must learn to embrace this notion. Read More

Topics: Innovation, Innovation Leadership, Innovation Teams, Intellectual Property, IP, Marketing, NPD, Perspective, Product Development, R&D

IP Strategies for High Tech: Answers to Three Common Questions

November 3rd, 2010 | by Joe Dury | 1 comment

Last week I co-hosted a Webcast with Kalypso and Dassault Systems called “IP (Intellectual Property) Management: Setting a Foundation for Innovation”. Whether I am speaking in an event like this or working on-site at a client, I hear a lot of similar questions and concerns on IP issues, and here are a few of the most common.

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Topics: Blog, Engineering, Intellectual Property, IP, IP Licensing, IP Management, IP Portfolio, IP Protection, PLM, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, R&D

Protecting and Managing Your Intellectual Property

It’s not just for legal teams anymore

October 6th, 2010 | by Joe Dury | 1 comment

A company’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio is often one of its most valuable and strategic assets. Even though IP creation and reuse is an integral component of an effective innovation process, IP management and oversight typically is relegated to corporate legal groups. Read More

Topics: Intellectual Assets, Intellectual Property, IP, IP Licensing, IP Management, IP Portfolio, IP Protection, Perspective

Innovation in a Jobless Recovery = Strategy + Process + Technology + People

September 2nd, 2010 | by Amy Kenly | 1 comment

In late September, Aberdeen will host a Leadership in Product Development summit in Boston. This year’s summit theme is Innovation Strategies for a Jobless Recovery. Obviously, if the recovery is jobless, it means we all have a ton of work on our plates. So how can leaving the office for two days to attend this conference actually help you?

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Topics: Aberdeen, Blog, Events, Innovation, IP, Leadership, Portfolio Management, PPM, Product Development, Social Media, Strategy

Traditional R&D is Dead

How are you managing the new R&D?

June 16th, 2010 | by Kalypso

It's the end of R&D as we've known it. Watch this video to see how R&D is evolving and why the demands placed on R&D leaders are increasing. How are you managing the new R&D? Read More

Topics: Compliance, Innovation, Intellectual Property, IP, Leadership, Operations, Portfolio Management, Project Management, R&D, R&D Investment, R&D Leadership, R&D Management, R&D Management Framework, R&D Strategy, Research Development, Resources, ROI, Sourcing, Strategy, Video

Use Something You Already Own to Generate Income in a Whole New Way

May 17th, 2010 | by Jenna Dudevoir

Today's most innovative companies are reevaluating their existing assets, IP, and product lines to develop completely new streams of revenue with little investment. Mars, Oceaneering, Play-Doh, and Airborne LIDAR are great success stories. What other examples are out there?

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Topics: Adam Elboim, Blog, Commercialization, Innovation, Intellectual Assets, Intellectual Property, IP, Line Extensions

Assess Your Assets: What’s in Your Attic?

May 11th, 2010 | by Adam Elboim

Low-cost innovation shouldn’t mean boring or incremental innovation.  Sometimes true innovation is as easy (and inexpensive) as evaluating the technologies and capabilities you currently have and expanding them to a new industry or customer base.  In the current economy, building a competency in asset evaluation and creativity could make the difference. Read More

Topics: Commercialization, Innovation, Intellectual Assets, Intellectual Property, IP, Line Extensions, Perspective

Why Your Intellectual Property Isn’t Generating Cash Flow

February 3rd, 2009 | by Bill Poston

This article featured in PDMA Visions Magazine provides a process for assessing the value of these assets and unlocking their value. Read More

Topics: Article, Intellectual Property, IP

IP Services Case Study: Healthcare and Medical Device

October 22nd, 2008 | by Kalypso

IP portfolio screening and market assessment case study in the healthcare and medical device industry. Read More

Topics: Case Study, Healthcare, Intellectual Property, IP, Medical Device

Intellectual Property Services

June 2nd, 2008 | by Kalypso

Intellectual Property services help companies develop and implement solutions that deliver significant and sustainable value from their IP portfolios. Read More

Topics: Brochure, Intellectual Property, IP

Technology Commercialization Case Study: High Tech

April 14th, 2008 | by Kalypso

Technology and IP commercialization case study in the high tech industry. Read More

Topics: Case Study, Commercialization, High Tech, Intellectual Property, IP