Patent Reviews and WIKI

We recently discussed Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets in our class. We have also discussed the strategic importance of each. We learned from our guest speaker that there is quite a backlog at the patent office.

We have also discussed collaboration, and the importance of collaboration to innovation. One of the tools for collaboration is the WIKI

A recent article in FORTUNE entitled: "Patent Review Goes WIKI" suggested that one of the ways to reduce the backlog is to use a WIKI. MICROSOFT and IBM both endorse the concept according to the article.

What do you think of the concept?

What is your favorite use of a WIKI?

What do you think about using WIKIs for Innovation?

Gene A. Wright

Web access for autos goes on the road

This posting was contributed by a student who could not make it to class. Thank you Mike.

We have been talking about new technology and its adoption as well as challenges. This article introduces us to an inevitable innovation which is Web Access for Autos.

Web Access for Autos

The article goes on to talk about the fact that 14% of prospective drivers under 30 are looking for web and email access in their car. The article promises "explosive changes". Humm.

Whare are some of the challenges with introducing this technology?

Anything GOOGLE should introduce for this application? GOOGLE AUTO?

Gene A. Wright

Trademarks

Trademarks

This week we will be talking about trademarks as well as other intellectual property. Seth Godin has written a blog post regarding "What every entrepreneur, geek, brand manager and marketer needs to know about trademarks...".

Yes, the article does talk about the iPod[TM]as we have in class. He also goes on to discuss a number of other common terms as well.

How important are trademarks?

Where do you think decisions on trademarks should be made in the innovation process?

Gene A. Wright