Press Releases
New Patent Available: Discount and Reward Card
May 2013 -- Adapt IP was retained to monetize a patent that relates to popular discount and reward programs in which financial institutions and merchants provide discounts to the electronic card using consumer.
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Broadcast Interactive Media Retains Adapt IP Ventures to Monetize Patent Portfolio
Apr. 2013 -- ATLANTA and MADISON, Wis. - April 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Broadcast Interactive Media (BIM), whose evolving suite of Web, video, and mobile publishing tools help increase client revenues by attracting more traffic and improving ad delivery, today announced that it has retained Adapt IP Ventures to monetize their user-centric broadcasting patent portfolio. Read full article.
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New Portfolio Available: Nanostructured Material Deposition
Apr. 2013 -- Adapt IP Ventures is marketing a patent portfolio related to nanostructured material deposition. The patent portfolio focuses both on a method and apparatus for the non-conventional deposition of well-structured and highly efficient nanoparticle-based layers, particularly Gradient Multilayer (GML) films, on flexible substrates. Main envisioned uses across markets including flexible PV panels and energy storage devices; though applications are present in LEDs, thermoplastics, and coatings industries. Read technical paper.
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Adapt IP Ventures and Tunipop Announce Partnership; New Patent Application Related to Streaming Content and Merchandise
Mar. 2013 -- Tunipop, Inc. announces a new partnership with Adapt IP Ventures focused on building and monetizing the company's patent portfolio. Additionally, Tunipop is pleased to announce the filing of a U.S. patent application related to methods and systems for facilitating on-line electronic commerce transactions relating to the sale of goods, merchandise, services, and/or special offers. Read full article.
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Deal Announcement
Feb. 2013 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces the closing of a patent portfolio sale between one of our clients, a private software company that developed 2D to 3D conversion technology, and a private buyer. Adapt IP Ventures represented the seller and all terms of the agreement are to remain confidential.
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Adapt IP Ventures Marketing Patent Portfolio Related to DNA Readers
Feb. 2013 -- The patent portfolio includes 5 issued patents and 1 pending patent related to DNA Readers. The patents are broad in scope and cover applications involving optical interrogation of arrayed samples including microtitre plates and have been referenced over 150 times by market leading companies including: Illumina, Affymetrix, Pacific Biosciences, Cytonome and Tidal Photonics.
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Adapt IP Ventures Retained to Monetize Multidimensional Offer Matching Patent
Jan. 2013 -- The patent enables participants to define and submit offers across multiple dimensions, wherein each dimension is specified by a range of acceptable values. The patented system can subsequently match the buying/selling parties across the compatible ranges of the specified product dimensions. The patent has been cited over 330 times by companies including Trading Technologies International, eWinWin, Syncada (Visa), Cybersettle.com, Volt Information Sciences, Ariba, eBay, Aloft Media and Walker Digital and has a priority date as early as November 1997.
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University of Southern Indiana Retains Adapt IP Ventures to Monetize Patent Related to CAN-Bee Wireless Interface
The University of Southern Indiana (USI) and Dr. Paul Kuban retained Adapt IP Ventures to monetize their patent covering the CAN-Bee Interface, the name reflecting the creation of a Controller Area Network (CAN) to ZigBee Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) interface. The interface integrates conventional hardware components and custom firmware and is covered by U.S. Patent No. 7,991,351 titled "Extension of wired controller area networks to wireless personal area networks". Read full article.
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New Client - Southern Company
Jan. 2013 -- Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, has retained Adapt IP Ventures, LLC to monetize their patented innovation portfolio. Read full article.
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Deal Announcement
Jan. 2013 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces the closing of a patent portfolio sale between one of our clients, a private software company, and a Fortune 500 company. Adapt IP Ventures represented the seller and all terms of the agreement are to remain confidential.
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Deal Announcement
Jan. 2013 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces the closing of a patent portfolio sale between our client and a confidential buyer. The patent portfolio relates to email management technology. Adapt IP Ventures represented the seller and all terms of the agreement are to remain confidential.
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Adapt IP Ventures Interviewed about OpenTV, Netflix Patent Litigation
Dec. 19, 2012 -- The owner of interactive television pioneer OpenTV sued Netflix Inc on Wednesday, alleging the company infringed on patents that cover technology underpinning the fast-growing Internet video sector. Read full article.
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LEDiQ Retains Adapt IP Ventures to Monetize Light Emitting Diode Patent Portfolio
Dec. 19, 2012 -- LEDiQ retained Adapt IP Ventures to monetize their light emitting diode (“LED”) patent portfolio. Adapt IP Ventures will be presenting this patent portfolio to both product companies and patent acquisition entities. Read full article.
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Deal Announcement
Nov. 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures closes two new patent portfolio transactions. The details of these transactions and the patent portfolios are to remain confidential.
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Deal Announcement
Oct. 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces the closing of a patent portfolio sale between our client and a confidential buyer. The details of the transaction and the patent portfolio are to remain confidential.
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Deal Announcement
Oct. 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces the closing of a patent portfolio sale between our client and a confidential buyer. The patent portfolio relates to video messaging.
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Smartpenny.com Retails Adapt IP Ventures to Monetize Advertising and Search Patent Portfolio
Oct. 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures was retained to monetize the Palo Alto-based Smartpenny.com’s advertising and search patent portfolio. The patent portfolio relates to user opt-in settings, advertising filtering and payment options. Adapt IP Ventures will be financing ongoing patent prosecution expenses to build the value of the patent portfolio.
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Amazon seeks leader for patent acquisitions
Aug. 8, 2012 -- Amazon.com Inc is recruiting a cadre of intellectual property experts for a push into patent acquisition and licensing, the latest turn in its intensifying battles with Apple Inc and Google Inc in mobile devices and digital content. Read full article.
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Conversion Works, Inc. and Adapt IP Ventures Partner to Monetize 2D to 3D Video Conversion Patent Portfolio
July 25, 2012 -- Conversion Works, Inc. and Adapt IP Ventures, LLC partner to monetize Conversion Works’ patent portfolio related to converting 2D video to 3D video. The patent portfolio specifically covers stereoscopic imaging and visualization and served as a basis for a robust suite of technologies aimed at moving from semi-automatic 3D conversion to fully-automatic 3D conversion. Read full article.
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Brian Bochicco Joins Intellectual Property Firm Adapt IP Ventures as Patent Strategist
July 19, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces that Brian Bochicco will be joining the firm as Patent Strategist. Mr. Bochicco will support Adapt IP Ventures' patent monetization and research programs by providing focused patent and product analysis. He is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Read press release.
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Corporate Sponsorship: Start Code Programming Scholarship Program
June 29, 2012 -- "Thank you to Adapt IP Ventures and CEO Grant Moss for becoming the first corporate sponsor of Start Code. Corporate support for Start Code is vitally important as it provides the necessary funding to provide the infrastructure to teach students as well as to keep our rates affordable. Grant's leadership and generosity will help us offer access to students who wouldn't have the opportunity to attend Start Code otherwise." Read full blog posting.
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Deal Announcement
June 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces the closing of a patent sale between our client and a confidential buyer. The patent relates to video advertising.
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Adapt IP Ventures CEO Grant Moss Recognized Among the World’s Leading IP Strategists by IAM Magazine
Atlanta -- June 13, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures is pleased to announce that Grant Moss, Founder and CEO, has been selected as one of the World’s Leading IP Strategists by Intellectual Asset Management (“IAM”) magazine. IAM’s recent publication, IAM Strategy 300, honors Moss along with other industry professionals identified that offer “world-class services related to the development and implementation of strategies which enable IP owners to maximize the value of their rights portfolios.” Read full press release.
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Viztone Ltd. and Adapt IP Ventures Partner to Monetize Mobile Ring Tone Patent Portfolio
Manchester, England and Atlanta -- June 13, 2012 -- Viztone Ltd. and Adapt IP Ventures, LLC announce a partnership focused on monetizing Viztone's patent portfolio related to mobile content delivery. The Viztone patent portfolio enable wireless communications providers to distribute entertainment or advertising while a call is being connected by delivering targeted messages, images or videos. Read full press release.
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Adapt IP Ventures and WordNetworks Partner to Monetize Social Media and Search Patent Portfolio
Atlanta and San Francisco -- May 16, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures, LLC and WordNetworks, Inc. announce the availability of WordNetworks’ social media patent portfolio. The WordNetworks patent portfolio enables search engines and content providers to score keywords based on social media view counts and present related content – adding elements of popularity, influence, timeliness and relevance to search and advertising. Adapt IP Ventures will be actively approaching relevant companies with the opportunity to acquire this patent portfolio. Read full press release.
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Babel Secure Retains Adapt IP Ventures to Monetize Encryption Patent Portfolio...
Atlanta and Tucson, AZ -- Apr. 30, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures, LLC was retained by Babel Secure, LLC to monetize a patent portfolio related to the encryption of digital materials and secure end-to-end communications. Also, Babel Secure is proud to announce that their latest patent, U.S. Patent No. 8,176,313 related to securing executable software, will issue on May 8, 2012. Read full press release.
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Adapt IP Ventures to Market Video Advertising Patent
Atlanta, GA -- Apr. 24, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures, LLC was retained by inventor Mark Ogram and his business partner, Wayne Rod, to market a patent related to delivering video advertising simultaneous with delivering entertainment content. Their patent, U.S. Patent No. 8,150,990 titled "Enhanced advertising using dual streaming video", issued on April 3, 2012 and has a priority date of March 26, 2001. Read full press release.
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Adapt IP Ventures Retained to Market Video Capturing Patent Portfolio; Client Announces Patent Issuance
Atlanta, GA -- Mar. 29, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures, LLC was retained to market a patent portfolio related to capturing and presenting video images of outdoor ad space or other items by the inventor, Ms. Joan King of Pensacola, FL. Additionally, Ms. King received notification that her first patent, U.S. Patent No. 8,145,016, titled “System for the environmental viewing of an outdoor ad space”, issued Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Ms. King also filed a new patent application and will continue to prosecute those valuable claims. Read full press release.
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Deal Announcement
Jan. 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces the closing of a patent portfolio sale between our client and a confidential buyer. The patent portfolio included 5 unique patent families relates to content delivery, telecommunications / networking and power management.
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Adapt IP Ventures Interviewed about OpenTV, Netflix Patent Litigation
Dec. 19, 2012 -- The owner of interactive television pioneer OpenTV sued Netflix Inc on Wednesday, alleging the company infringed on patents that cover technology underpinning the fast-growing Internet video sector. Read full article.
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LEDiQ Retains Adapt IP Ventures to Monetize Light Emitting Diode Patent Portfolio
Dec. 19, 2012 -- LEDiQ retained Adapt IP Ventures to monetize their light emitting diode (“LED”) patent portfolio. Adapt IP Ventures will be presenting this patent portfolio to both product companies and patent acquisition entities. Read full article.
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Deal Announcement
Nov. 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures closes two new patent portfolio transactions. The details of these transactions and the patent portfolios are to remain confidential.
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Deal Announcement
Oct. 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces the closing of a patent portfolio sale between our client and a confidential buyer. The details of the transaction and the patent portfolio are to remain confidential.
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Deal Announcement
Oct. 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces the closing of a patent portfolio sale between our client and a confidential buyer. The patent portfolio relates to video messaging.
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Smartpenny.com Retails Adapt IP Ventures to Monetize Advertising and Search Patent Portfolio
Oct. 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures was retained to monetize the Palo Alto-based Smartpenny.com’s advertising and search patent portfolio. The patent portfolio relates to user opt-in settings, advertising filtering and payment options. Adapt IP Ventures will be financing ongoing patent prosecution expenses to build the value of the patent portfolio.
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Amazon seeks leader for patent acquisitions
Aug. 8, 2012 -- Amazon.com Inc is recruiting a cadre of intellectual property experts for a push into patent acquisition and licensing, the latest turn in its intensifying battles with Apple Inc and Google Inc in mobile devices and digital content. Read full article.
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Conversion Works, Inc. and Adapt IP Ventures Partner to Monetize 2D to 3D Video Conversion Patent Portfolio
July 25, 2012 -- Conversion Works, Inc. and Adapt IP Ventures, LLC partner to monetize Conversion Works’ patent portfolio related to converting 2D video to 3D video. The patent portfolio specifically covers stereoscopic imaging and visualization and served as a basis for a robust suite of technologies aimed at moving from semi-automatic 3D conversion to fully-automatic 3D conversion. Read full article.
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Brian Bochicco Joins Intellectual Property Firm Adapt IP Ventures as Patent Strategist
July 19, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces that Brian Bochicco will be joining the firm as Patent Strategist. Mr. Bochicco will support Adapt IP Ventures' patent monetization and research programs by providing focused patent and product analysis. He is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Read press release.
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Corporate Sponsorship: Start Code Programming Scholarship Program
June 29, 2012 -- "Thank you to Adapt IP Ventures and CEO Grant Moss for becoming the first corporate sponsor of Start Code. Corporate support for Start Code is vitally important as it provides the necessary funding to provide the infrastructure to teach students as well as to keep our rates affordable. Grant's leadership and generosity will help us offer access to students who wouldn't have the opportunity to attend Start Code otherwise." Read full blog posting.
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Deal Announcement
June 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces the closing of a patent sale between our client and a confidential buyer. The patent relates to video advertising.
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Adapt IP Ventures CEO Grant Moss Recognized Among the World’s Leading IP Strategists by IAM Magazine
Atlanta -- June 13, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures is pleased to announce that Grant Moss, Founder and CEO, has been selected as one of the World’s Leading IP Strategists by Intellectual Asset Management (“IAM”) magazine. IAM’s recent publication, IAM Strategy 300, honors Moss along with other industry professionals identified that offer “world-class services related to the development and implementation of strategies which enable IP owners to maximize the value of their rights portfolios.” Read full press release.
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Viztone Ltd. and Adapt IP Ventures Partner to Monetize Mobile Ring Tone Patent Portfolio
Manchester, England and Atlanta -- June 13, 2012 -- Viztone Ltd. and Adapt IP Ventures, LLC announce a partnership focused on monetizing Viztone's patent portfolio related to mobile content delivery. The Viztone patent portfolio enable wireless communications providers to distribute entertainment or advertising while a call is being connected by delivering targeted messages, images or videos. Read full press release.
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Adapt IP Ventures and WordNetworks Partner to Monetize Social Media and Search Patent Portfolio
Atlanta and San Francisco -- May 16, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures, LLC and WordNetworks, Inc. announce the availability of WordNetworks’ social media patent portfolio. The WordNetworks patent portfolio enables search engines and content providers to score keywords based on social media view counts and present related content – adding elements of popularity, influence, timeliness and relevance to search and advertising. Adapt IP Ventures will be actively approaching relevant companies with the opportunity to acquire this patent portfolio. Read full press release.
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Babel Secure Retains Adapt IP Ventures to Monetize Encryption Patent Portfolio...
Atlanta and Tucson, AZ -- Apr. 30, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures, LLC was retained by Babel Secure, LLC to monetize a patent portfolio related to the encryption of digital materials and secure end-to-end communications. Also, Babel Secure is proud to announce that their latest patent, U.S. Patent No. 8,176,313 related to securing executable software, will issue on May 8, 2012. Read full press release.
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Adapt IP Ventures to Market Video Advertising Patent
Atlanta, GA -- Apr. 24, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures, LLC was retained by inventor Mark Ogram and his business partner, Wayne Rod, to market a patent related to delivering video advertising simultaneous with delivering entertainment content. Their patent, U.S. Patent No. 8,150,990 titled "Enhanced advertising using dual streaming video", issued on April 3, 2012 and has a priority date of March 26, 2001. Read full press release.
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Adapt IP Ventures Retained to Market Video Capturing Patent Portfolio; Client Announces Patent Issuance
Atlanta, GA -- Mar. 29, 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures, LLC was retained to market a patent portfolio related to capturing and presenting video images of outdoor ad space or other items by the inventor, Ms. Joan King of Pensacola, FL. Additionally, Ms. King received notification that her first patent, U.S. Patent No. 8,145,016, titled “System for the environmental viewing of an outdoor ad space”, issued Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Ms. King also filed a new patent application and will continue to prosecute those valuable claims. Read full press release.
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Deal Announcement
Jan. 2012 -- Adapt IP Ventures announces the closing of a patent portfolio sale between our client and a confidential buyer. The patent portfolio included 5 unique patent families relates to content delivery, telecommunications / networking and power management.
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