Open Innovation for Small Companies

Open innovation may seem to be the preserve of big business. After all, it is often associated with long established monstrosities like Proctor and Gamble and IBM. But it is an approach that can be used by all companies, especially start-ups and small businesses, explains Jeffrey Baumgartner.

Time to Challenge the Patent Portfolio

Many companies pay substantial yearly fees in order to protect their patents. But what business benefit do these patents really generate?