March 13, 2010
yet2.com is thrilled to again sponsor the Clean15, a Canadian competition of clean tech start ups. The purpose is to foster fast proliferation and adoption of Canadian clean technology into industrial, residential and commercial systems. This competition is great for Canada, great for the world, and great for the start ups. yet2.com will help the winners establish corporate partners and route to market.
I’m credited with having a large network of friends. I cant think of anyone in my network that is harder working and produces better results than Dwayne Matthews at Drayton Weissenfels Inc. This guy is a machine, and he is scouring Canada for the best clean tech start-ups. If you are an entrepreneur in Canada, you need to meet Dwayne. Put on your parka and go meet him in Toronto.
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Posted by bendupont
March 5, 2010
I’ve been impressed by the research on Open Innovation and the reduction in transactions costs that platforms like yet2.com drive. We are in a new world. Once the US jobless claims come down (and they will), the global economic engine will start roaring again.
1) The Effects of Reduced Transactions Costs on Licensing – Published by the Economics Department of the University of Auckland
2) Open Innovation – and how it impacts the EU by the High Tech Innovation Platform Europe
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Posted by bendupont
February 2, 2010
yet2.com's Tokyo Office - The 2nd Floor
I spend a lot of time in Asia, in particular Japan. yet2.com has had an office there for 10 years.
Why? 1) Because so much of the worlds technology and patents are created there; 2) Because so many of the worlds largest companies (buyers of patents and technology) are there and 3) Because it’s a great launching pad into to; Korea, Taiwan and broader China.
I made my first trip to Japan promoting Open Innovation and patent liquidity, in 1999. Since 2000 we have had the same team on the ground – managed by Fujii-san. I was in Japan in December and I was there again last week. Here are a few observations from my trip;
1) The economy is recovering – slowly – but it is happening.
2) Unemployment is still to high.
3) Patent acquisition budgets are growing – and turning back on
4) There is a surprisingly large pipeline of new technologies / product about to be launched.
5) Location based technologies and human/machine interface technologies are of high interest, among others.
6) There is a great 4 mile run around the Royal Palace that is perfect for jet lag.
Makino-san, Fujii-san, Me, Takeuchi-san on Friday 1/29/10
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Posted by bendupont
November 24, 2009
yet2.com sees a lot of market interest in encapsulation technologies.
We are having a webinar on 4 that we think are particularly interesting. This live webinar features four new technologies and an overview of the market by Dr. Eugene Buff, yet2.com’s vice president of consulting. Not just a lecture, the webinar format offers ample opportunity for electronic interaction with the principals.
REGISTER NOW
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/310003931
As of the writing of this blog post 84 companies have singed up to participate on Friday December 11, 11:00–12:30pm US Eastern Standard Time.
Moderator:
- Dr. Eugene Buff, yet2.com vice president, consulting
4 New Technologies:
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Posted by bendupont
October 7, 2009
We had a fantastic event. This was our 10th – in 10 years. 122 guests came from 3 continents.
We had many leaders in Innovation and Technology together, from IBM, to P&G, to DSM to SAP – and listening to their vision of the future was fascinating.
There were also 16 small companies with a wealth of new technology. Two examples; Vincent Ribas came from Madrid to present his way to measure blood pressure (and other things) with light. Yagi-san came from Tokyo to present his new encapsulating technology. Lots of fascinating discussion.
When doing technology deals – it’s all about people. Which is a key reason we have been hosting our own event for 10 years now….
I’ll send out a more detailed description of the event, but I did want to share a few pictures:
Tom Reeves, VP of IP and Licensing at IBM, is about to start his presentation. IBM filed 4,500 patents last year.
Jason Lye (Newell Rubbermaid), Thomas Jacobs (Material ConneXion), Chip Murray (DuPont), Ben duPont (yet2), Nob Tamagawa (yet2)
Yagi-san (Ellie), Rob Kirschbaum DSM , Takeda-san (KISCO)
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Posted by bendupont
June 15, 2009
Boston, MA USA, 15 June 2009 — Intellectual property consultancy yet2.com announced today a new practice for anonymous patent acquisition on behalf of its clients. The practice was developed and refined quietly over the past four years by yet2.com personnel. The company specializes in finding and placing technologies for Open Innovation activities in companies around the world. Its client base consists of about half the Global 1000, in addition to thousands of smaller organizations.
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yet2.com – Presents 4 New Materials Technologies: Stronger/Lighter/Better
December 30, 2009yet2.com is a great platform for looking into the future because we touch so many different companies and new technologies – in Europe, Asia and North America. We are at the cutting edge – sometimes even the bleeding edge – of many different trends in technology and IP.
On Thursday the 14th of January 2010, 10:00am–11:30am US Eastern Standard Time, we will present 4 new materials technologies. 15 minutes on each.
If you can make it stronger or lighter, you make it better. Find out what’s new from four companies who are making materials stronger, lighter, and especially better. On 14 January, yet2.com continues its successful Conferences To Go™ series of free webinars.
This live webinar features four new technologies and an overview of the market. Not just a lecture, the webinar format offers ample opportunity for interaction with the principals.
REGISTER NOW. The webinar is free, but space is limited. As of this writing, we have 92 companies registered to participate.
Reserve your place at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/890984659
Topics and Panelists:
Mr. Stern will present opening remarks and overview, followed by the four presentations in order at approximately 15-minute intervals. Each presenter will answer submitted questions at the end of his presentation.
Read more about these technologies here.
REGISTER NOW. The webinar is free, but space is limited.
Reserve your place at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/890984659
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
For questions or additional information, please contact Nancy Harris at: nharris@yet2.com.