AutoHarvest.org February 2015 Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2015 UPDATE

The automotive industry continues to make headlines as new entrants seize the opportunity to create tomorrow’s vehicles infused with connected technology and advanced intelligence systems. This has also intensified the focus on automotive cyber security and will be a catalyst for new technologies, such as those being financed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Expanding to Asia is one of our focus areas and we are honored that the Shobayashi Intellectual Property Law has joined the Innovation Hub offering insights into one of the world’s greatest innovation ecosystems.

DHS funded SkySight Technologies has developed a mechanism to prevent telephone pole failure during our more frequent storms and DMQ’s advanced MEMS technology enables more efficient vehicle, aviation and appliance systems.

AutoHarvest’s Intellectual Property Marketplace and Innovation Hub continue to add IP opportunities and curate useful Smart-tools, helping innovators and commercilizers build the future. Our roster of industry expos has expanded and we hope to see you at one of these outstanding conferences.

As always, we invite all readers to join our intellectual property marketplace, free of charge, and engage the community. Join and move One-Click-Closer® to being our next success story.

The AutoHarvest Team

Featured Members

	Shobayashi International Patent & Trademark Office Shobayashi International Patent & Trademark Office is one of the fastest-growing IP law firms in Japan. With 170-plus professionals, including 12 former JPO examiners, Shobayashi provides full-range IP services in prosecution, litigation, licensing and monetization. Log in to learn more
	DunAn Microstaq DunAn Microstaq designs and develops microvalves using MEMS technology. Our valves provide macro flow in a micro package enabling flow control solutions that reduce size and weight, improve reliability and simplify operation. Log in to learn more
	SkySight Technologies SkySight Technologies, LLC provides innovative designs for the Department of Defense and commercial applications, including product development and systems engineering. It also participates in the Small Business Innovative Research program. Log in to learn more

Innovation Hub

	Innovation Management Learn how SCA, a consumer goods multinational company, has developed and worked with a new model for managing both incremental and radical innovation projects. Read: 'How to Change Innovation Culture the Fast & Viral Way'
	Stout \| Risius \| Ross Stout Risius Ross (SRR) is a premier global financial advisory firm that specializes in Investment Banking, Valuation & Financial Opinions, and Dispute Advisory & Forensic Services. Read the latest insights from the SRR blog From the SRR Journal: 'Financing Alternatives for Companies: Using Intellectual Property as Collateral'
	Innovation Enterprise Innovation Enterprise, a CFO Publishing company is an independent business-to-business multi-channel media brand focused on the information needs of Senior Finance, Operations, Analytics, Big Data, Strategy, Digital, Innovation & Sports executives. Products include IE.Summits, ieOnDemand, ieWebinars, ieWhitepapers & more. Watch how Open Innovation is a rapidly growing process. Are you adopting an OI program? GSK explore The Open Innovation Journey."
	Intellectual Asset Management IAM is a unique publication which focuses on the many ways in which intellectual property and intangible assets can be used to create corporate value. Read the latest from the IAM Blog

SPECIAL REPORT

Shobayashi International Patent & Trademark Office
Innovation Hub member has published a special report

Click to download: 'A new approach for optimizing open-innovation based on IP analysis in Japan'

Upcoming AH Appearances

Join AutoHarvest at these Industry Expos

	Digital Marketing Strategies February 25-26, 2015 \| London, UK The first pan-European digital marketing event specifically catered to the Automotive industry, which holistically covers all challenges and introduces all innovations of the digital world. AutoHarvest members can use the following code to save $200.00 on admission: AUTODAM
	NPE 2015 March 12, 2015 \| New York, NY NPE 2015 is the first conference to focus specifically on the NPE community and its role in the business of licensing. Organised by the publishers of IAM, the event will bring together the leading public and private NPEs, advisers, intermediaries, analysts and investors to discuss the key issues facing the market in which they operate.
	Lightweight Tactical Vehicle Summit March 16–18, 2015 \| Detroit, MI With multiple workshops and roundtables, this summit will highlight perspectives from industry experts on topics such as: an evaluation of lightweight tactical vehicles, cost benefits of upgrading HMMWVs and future technologies in tactical vehicles.
	Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Asia March 26-27, 2015 \| Shanghai, China 2nd Annual Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Asia 2015, March 26-27th, 2015 – Shanghai, China. Asia's Most Practical, Applications-Focused Lightweight Vehicle Conference: Enabling OEMs To Make Informed Decisions On Lightweight Strategy. Use this code to receive a $200.00 off the admission: GALMAAUTO
	Automotive Cyber Security Summit March 30 - April 1, 2015 \| Detroit, MI Learn about latest government initiatives, advances in technology and success stories from 5+ OEM’s, 5+ Tier 1 companies and leading cyber security technology firms.
	IPBC China 2015 April 21-22, 2015 \| Beijing, China Under the banner of “Maximising IP value”, IPBC China will combine both world-class educational sessions and unique networking opportunities. The programme will be fully bilingual.
	China (Beijing) International Technology Transfer Convention 2015 April 21-23, 2015 \| Beijing, China Focusing on “Transnational Cooperation, Beyond Borders, and Leap-forward Development”, China ITTC 2015 works on multidisciplinary fusion between fields, upper-stream and downstream technologies, industrial chain elements, cultures and regions by four dimensions of regions, modes, elements, and technologies, guide and bring together a number of international technology transfer projects with open innovation ideas, and help projects land in China with the involvement of supporting-service agencies.
	Global Automotive Lightweight Materials UK April 29-30, 2015 \| London, UK Demonstrating the very latest in how to cost-effectively reduce vehicle weight for the mass market. AutoHarvest members can use the following code to save $200.00 on admission: GALMAUTO
	Chief Innovation Officer Summit UK April 30 - May 1, 2015 \| London, UK The Chief Innovation Officer summit brings together innovation leaders from the world's most reputable companies, including Google, Hyatt, Visa, Coca-Cola and more. Autoharvest members can save 20% on any two-day pass using discount code: AUTO20!
	Open Innovation Summit UK April 30 - May 1, 2015 \| London, UK Open Innovation is rapidly moving across boundaries and combining with entirely new categories. The Open Innovation Summit unites high-level innovation execs at the likes of BBVA, Swarovski, Siemens, Lufthansa, Lloyds & many more. Autoharvest members can save 20% on any two-day pass using discount code: AUTO20!
	Automotive Sensors and Electronics Expo 2015 May 20-21, 2015 \| Detroit, MI The annual Automotive Sensors and Electronics Expo gathers leading industry experts to discuss trends, business and technology issues. AutoHarvest members receive a 15% discount with the code 'AH15.'
	Chief Innovation Officer Summit US May 21-22, 2015 \| San Francisco, CA Manage Your Innovation Pipeline
	think Asia, think Hong Kong June 10, 2015 \| Chicago, IL Hong Kong's business leaders are coming to Chicago to share with U.S. companies their insights on how to benefit from Asia's growth, with particular focus on China. A more than 100-strong business delegation will explore co-operation opportunities with potential partners in the U.S
	IPBC Global 2015 June 14-16, 2015 \| San Francisco, CA IPBC Global addresses issues at the cutting edge of IP value creation and management. It brings together acknowledged IP thought leaders from around the world.
	International Conference and Expo on Smart Materials & Structures June 15 -17, 2015 \| Las Vegas, NV Smart Materials 2015 aims to promulgate knowledge and facilitate sharing new research among professionals, scientific researchers, chemists, metallurgists and Engineers.
	Corporate Venturing Summit USA October 21-22, 2015 \| San Francisco, CA This summit will gather the world’s most dynamic startups & CVC's and senior executives operating in the areas of business development and investment.
	IPBC Asia 2015 November 8-10, 2015 \| Tokyo, Japan IPBC Asia is the only annual event in Asia-Pacific to focus specifically on IP value creation and reflects the region’s growing importance in the international IP marketplace.
	Chief Innovation Officer Summit US December 2-3, 2015 \| New York, NY A melting pot of corporate innovators, futurists & incubators - The Summit is for all professionals working in Innovation, R&D, Product Development, Consumer Insights, Marketing & Technology.