SEPs in Europe: From Huawei/ZTE to Apple/Optis, Europe Has Become a Friend to Patentees

During IPWatchdog’s Standards, Patents & Competition Masters 2022 program last week, one panel examined the standard essential patent (SEP) landscape in Europe, which has become decidedly more patent owner friendly than that of the United States in recent years. Beginning with the landmark 2015 decision by the European Court of Justice in Huawei v. ZTE,…

Bitpanda obtains German crypto license as crypto platforms want to prove they are legit

All eyes are currently on the collapse of FTX in the crypto industry. That’s why today’s news from Bitpanda is an important signal for the Austrian unicorn company. Bitpanda has received a crypto license from Germany’s financial regulator (BaFin). Its German subsidiary is now officially allowed to process cryptocurrencies for German customers under its Crypto…

Indian social network Koo gains popularity in Brazil but faces moderation challenges

Elon Musk taking over Twitter has sent some people to look for alternatives such as Mastodon and Hive. In Brazil, however, many are showing more inclination toward the India-based social network Koo. But just a week into the launch in the South American market, Koo is already facing moderation and security challenges. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup…

Wall Street activism is proving its influence on corporations. Just look at Disney’s Bob Iger.

Good morning, Opening Bell crew. I’m Phil Rosen, reporting from Manhattan. We’re 48 hours from turkey day, but markets are humming along just fine.   Investors are still digesting the news that Bob Iger will reprise his role as the chief executive of Disney. The guy retired for less than a year and he’s already back,…

People investing as little as $1,000 for partial ownership of a property share how they did it, the risks, and the rewards

Listed as “The Terracotta” on the Arrived Homes platform, this Tucson, Arizona house has 249 investors backing it. Arrived Homes Several real-estate investing startups allow people to buy portions of properties instead of whole homes. Investors can earn dividends throughout the year from rental income and appreciation in the home’s value. Three people who’ve tried…