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Introduction Large Language Models (LLMs) are a type of Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can process and generate human-like text based on the patterns and relationships learned from vast amounts of text data 1. LLMs use a machine learning technique called deep learning to process text data from books, articles, web pages and other sources […]| Ocean Tomo
Global consulting firm J.S. Held proudly announces that eight experts from Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, have been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000: the “definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice patent expertise and leading expert witnesses.” IAM reports, “Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, is ‘a […]| Ocean Tomo
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Introduction Counterfeiting has been described as “the world’s second oldest profession.” In 2018, worldwide counterfeiting was estimated to cost the global economy between USD 1.7 trillion and USD 4.5 trillion annually1, as well as resulting in more than 70 deaths and 350,000 serious injuries annually.2 It is estimated that more than a quarter of US […]| Ocean Tomo
In May 2024, Caitlin Clark, the standout Iowa Hawkeyes point guard, joined the Indiana Fever. Her rookie debut coincided with an almost 200% increase in viewership for the WNBA1—the so- called “Caitlin Clark Effect.” Of course, Clark is not personally responsible for the spike. Other rookie players such as Angel Reese and Cameron Brink drew […]| Ocean Tomo
As I shared in Part 1 of my article Business Intelligence – A Key Strategy in the Battle Against Counterfeit Goods in the Supply Chain, identifying counterfeit goods is the first step in the battle. But removing one batch of counterfeit goods won’t stop the next batch from appearing. In order to fight back, some […]| Ocean Tomo
In other Ocean Tomo Insights posts, I have discussed uncertainty in the intellectual property system. In the patent system, one of the sources of uncertainty is the question of validity. A recent publication by my former colleagues in the Office of the Chief Economist at the US Patent and Trademark Office addresses uncertainty that resulted […]| Ocean Tomo
According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the international forum composed of 37 democracies with market-based economies, counterfeit and pirated goods represent approximately 3.3% of all global trade volume. Counterfeit goods may not only infringe patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other forms of intellectual property but pose a great reputational risk to the […]| Ocean Tomo
To keep up with the ever increasing demands of consumers’ expectations for greater computing power and mobility, the semiconductor industry strives to improve the performance and yield of new devices. By continuing to invest heavily in research and development efforts, chip makers aim to design even smaller transistors. In order to harness these advances and […]| Ocean Tomo