A Global IP System at the Crossroads

IPWatchdog published the prepared remarks of a speech given by Wayne Sobon to the World IP Forum in Delhi, India, on January 11, 2015. Read more >

Building a white-hat brand in the patent industry

As the former head of IP licensing at Hewlett-Packard, Beyers concluded literally thousands of licensing deals and grew HP’s IP revenue by a factor of 20 in just his last six years at the company. He says that when he launched his new start-up licensing company Inventergy in Spring 2012, he put building a white-hat brand at the top of his agenda. Read more >

Monetising The Rembrandts In The Attic

Having led the IP operations of global leaders HP and Accenture for many years, Beyers and Sobon offer IP executives their advice on how to tap the value of IP assets without incurring the competitive, legal, and reputational risks that come from working with a 3rd party licensor who engages in abusive assertion practices or is considered a patent troll. Read more >

One Company’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure in Patent World

“They’re under even tighter economic pressure, and say ‘If they want to continue innovating, we’ve got to go beyond just getting money from our products,’” said Joe Beyers, CEO of licensing firm Inventergy Global Inc. “Large companies are willing to open their portfolios to the right people.” Read more >

Do's and Don'ts for Corporate Patent Monetization

With a little due diligence in choosing the right partner, corporate counsel can make patent monetization a respectable best practice. Read more >

Inventergy CEO Joe Beyers on investing in companies’ intellectual property assets.

Inventergy's Joe Beyers

The former head of IP licensing at HP talks about how his current venture aims to unlock IP without "extreme troll-like behavior." Read more >

Inventergy appoints new head of licensing and head of investor relations

Inventergy Inc. names Anna Johns Vice President of Licensing, and Chris Camarra Director of Investor Relations. One of the legal spaces getting the most media attention over the past couple of years has been intellectual property. While the volatility can be substantial, there is no denying the potential for profit that IP companies possess. Read more >

New kid on the PIPCO block sees big opportunities in both Asia and Europe

Patent licensing and investment firm Inventergy has made a couple of big announcements over the past few months. In December, the NPE revealed that it was planning a merger with publicly tradedeOn Communications, a company that provides internet protocol telephony solutions. Read more >

Beating the Failure to Commercialize

One of the challenges that many organizations face is that patent monetization is beyond the scope of their normal job, so many of them are now reaching out to specialist companies to help with such monetization, says Jon Rortveit, vice president, acquisitions and licensing at Inventergy, a Silicon Valley, California-based patent investment and licensing company. Read more >

Intellectual prosperity: Growing, monetizing and protecting intellectual property

Though intellectual property assets are not always as closely monitored as they could be, experts in the space agree that IP is more valuable than ever. Wayne Sobon...sees this as an undeniable trend. "Look at the twenty-first century modern corporation. It’s broken down the walls of the monolithic enterprises." Read more >

Panasonic makes a major privateering play as Japanese companies seek to sweat their patents

On 6th January Inventergy issued a press release stating that it had "acquired approximately 500 patent assets from Panasonic Corporation" covering "key technologies in 3G and 4G communications, a field where Panasonic has been an early technology innovator". Read more >

HP's ex-patent chief takes Inventergy public in reverse merger

Former Hewlett-Packard patent chief Joe Beyers is taking his new intellectual property business public in a reverse merger. Cupertino-based Inventergy is effectively buying Mississippi-based Eon Commmunications in order to get access to more capital as a public company. Read more >

AIPLA installs new board of directors

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) installed the Board of Directors for 2013-2014 at its annual meeting. AIPLA’s new president is Wayne Sobon (pictured), vice president and general counsel at IP investment and licensing company Inventergy. Read more >

AIPLA President Wayne Sobon’s Inaugural Address

We recently unveiled a wonderful tribute wall in the AIPLA Board Room in Crystal City, sponsored by our Immediate Past President Jeffrey Lewis, and dedicated to every President who has led this wonderful organization. Contemplating this hundred years’ list of luminaries is a rather overwhelming experience. Read more >

Licensing Executives Society appoints Paul Roberts as Board Secretary for second term

Secretary, Paul Roberts is Vice President of Licensing at Inventergy where he assists technology leaders in attaining greater value from their IP assets. He has been active in LES (USA & Canada) since 1996 and a Trustee since 2004. In recent years, Mr. Roberts has served three years as both VP for Membership and VP for Local Chapters where he oversaw membership and sponsorship activities. Read more >

A Line in the Sand on the Calls for New Patent Legislation

With the June 4, 2013 announcement by the Obama Administration of a new set of legislative priorities to change our patent laws yet again, bolstered by a chorus of academics and interested corporations with special access to the President, there are now four separate bills in Congress (with more coming) proposing a wide range of changes to the patent system. Read more >

Top patent guns offer 'troll-free' way to cash in on IP

A group of patent experts including Hewlett-Packard's former IP chief and the president-elect of the American Intellectual Property Law Association have launched a Cupertino startup that aims to make a lot of money on other's peoples' IP. Read more >

IP investment startup Inventergy raises $7M

Inventergy Inc., a startup that invests in and licenses intellectual property, disclosed that it has raised $7 million in debt and equity financing. Read more >

Inventergy's Newly Issued US Patent Expands Coverage Into New Telecommunication Services

Intellectual property licensing company Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) has strengthened its presence in the global telecommunications industry with its newly-issued US Patent Number 8,855,272 (10/7/2014), adding to the patented inventions granted to the Company since acquiring substantial telecommunications portfolios from Nokia, Panasonic and Huawei. Read more >

Inventergy Secures $11 Million Financing by Fortress Investment Group

Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) ("Inventergy") is pleased to announce the consummation of an $11 million financing deal by Fortress Investment Group. Read more >

Inventergy to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) ("Inventergy"), today announced that the company will be presenting at the Rodman & Renshaw 16th Annual Investment Conference and Aegis 2014 Healthcare & Technology Conference. Read more >

Inventergy to Present at FSXinterlinked Investment Conference on Friday, August 1st

Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) ("Inventergy"), announced today its presentation at the upcoming FSX Investment Conference, one of the oldest and most established investment conferences in the nation. Read more >

Inventergy Files Patent Infringement Suit

Inventergy, Inc. (“Inventergy”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT), has filed a patent complaint against Genband Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, where Genband is headquartered, alleging patent infringement of five U.S. patents from Inventergy’s IMS and VoIP technology portfolio. Read more >

Inventergy Identifies the Initial 135 Companies Currently Using Intellectual Property Covered by Its Patent Portfolios

Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) ("Inventergy"), announced today that it has identified the initial 135 companies that it believes are currently using the Intellectual Property assets covered by its patent portfolios. Read more >

Inventergy CEO Joe Beyers and SVP Wayne Sobon Recognized as World-Leading IP Strategists

Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) (“Inventergy”), announced today that Joe Beyers, Chairman and CEO, and Wayne Sobon, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, have been selected for inclusion in the IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists. Read more >

Inventergy to Present at the Seventh Annual IP Business Congress Global

Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) ("Inventergy"), announced today that Joe Beyers, Chairman and CEO, has been invited to present at the upcoming IP Business Congress (IPBC) Global. Read more >

Inventergy Appoints Stephen B. Huang as Chief Financial Officer

Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) (“Inventergy”) announced today the appointment of Stephen B. Huang as Chief Financial Officer of Inventergy. Read more >

Inventergy Expands Mobile Telecommunications Portfolio With Acquisition of Select Nokia Patents

Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) (“Inventergy”) announced today it has acquired a patent portfolio from Nokia, a leader in network infrastructure, location intelligence and advanced technology development. Read more >

Inventergy Announces Shareholder Sales Restriction Agreements

Inventergy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVT) (“Inventergy”) announced today that all major shareholders and Company Founders collectively representing over 78% of previously issued common and preferred stock securities (“Restricted Securities”) in Inventergy, Inc. have agreed to limitations on sale of those securities through November 30, 2014. Read more >

eOn Communications Corporation and Inventergy, Inc. Announce Closing of Merger and Related Transactions

eOn Communications Corporation (“eOn”) (NASDAQ: EONC) and Inventergy, Inc. (“Inventergy”) announced today that the merger of eOn and Inventergy was consummated effective as of June 6, 2014 with Inventergy becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of eOn and eOn’s name having changed to “Inventergy Global, Inc.” (the “Company”). Read more >

eOn Communications Corporation and Inventergy, Inc. Announce Approval of Merger and Related Transactions

eOn Communications Corporation (“eOn”) (NASDAQ: EONC) and Inventergy, Inc. (“Inventergy”) announced today that, at the special meeting of their stockholders held on June 3rd and June 2nd, respectively, the merger of eOn and Inventergy was approved. Read more >

eON Communications Corporation Announces Record And Meeting Dates For Special Meeting Of Stockholders And Record Date For Special Dividend

eOn Communications Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ: EONC) announced today that it has established Monday, May 5, 2014, as the record date for its special meeting of stockholders. Read more >

Inventergy Hires Senior IP Litigation and Licensing Specialist

Inventergy Inc., an intellectual property acquisition and licensing company, announced today the appointment of Saxon Noh to the role of Vice President, Intellectual Property Counsel. Read more >

Inventergy Secures an Additional $3 Million in Financing

Inventergy Inc., an intellectual property acquisition and licensing company, announced today that it has signed agreements to raise $3 million in additional financing largely from its existing investor base. Read more >

Inventergy, Inc.'s General Counsel Wayne Sobon Awarded Department of Commerce Gold Medal

Inventergy, Inc., an intellectual property acquisition and licensing company, announced today that the company's SVP & General Counsel, Mr. Wayne Sobon was among a team of 6 individuals that have been awarded The Department of Commerce Gold Medal, the highest honor granted by the Secretary of Commerce for distinguished and exceptional performance. Read more >

Inventergy, Inc. Announces Key Strategic Hires

Inventergy, Inc., an intellectual property acquisition and licensing company, announced today the appointment of Ms. Anna Johns, Vice President of Licensing, and Mr. Chris Camarra as the company's Director, Investor Relations. Read more >

Inventergy Inc. Closes Expanded $7.25 Million Private Equity Financing

Inventergy Inc., an intellectual property acquisition and licensing company, announced today that they have successfully closed for the full amount of an expanded $7.25 million private placement of its common stock. Read more >

Inventergy Inc. Quadruples Telecommunications Patent Portfolio, Acquiring 500 Patent Assets From Panasonic

Inventergy Inc. (NASDAQ: EONC) has announced today that it has acquired approximately 500 patent assets from Panasonic Corporation (a Fortune 100 global electronics company). The portfolio covers key technologies in 3G and 4G communications, a field where Panasonic has been an early technology innovator. Read more >

Inventergy Inc. Enters Into Merger Agreement With eOn Communications

Inventergy Inc. and eOn Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: EONC) have announced today that they have entered into a merger agreement whereby Inventergy will merge into a wholly-owned subsidiary of eOn. Upon satisfaction of all of the conditions to completing the merger, eOn Communications will be renamed Inventergy Global, Inc. Upon completion of the merger, Inventergy stockholders will receive shares of eOn stock, such that the Inventergy stockholders in the aggregate will control eOn after the merger. Read more >

Powerhouse Team Led by Industry Pioneer Joe Beyers Launches IP Investment and Licensing Company to Help Technology Leaders Create Greater Value from World-Changing Innovations

Joe Beyers, a world-leading IP strategist according to IAM magazine and former VP of Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing for Hewlett-Packard, along with a notable team of executives, has formally launched Inventergy, a cutting-edge IP investment and licensing company designed to help technology leaders attain greater value from their IP assets in support of their business objectives and corporate brands. Read more >

IP Business Congress

Inventergy CEO Joe Beyers will speak at the 2014 IP Business Congress in Amsterdam on June 23rd. Joe will participate in a panel discussion titled "PIPCO Challenges." Inventergy is also sponsoring the event. Learn more >

LES Silicon Valley Chapter's 14th Annual Meeting

Inventergy CEO Joe Beyers will speak at the LES SVC's Annual Meeting on April 16th. Joe will participate in a panel discussion titled "Patent Reform: A Debate – Would reform address the 'patent troll' problem?" Learn more >

AIPLA Mid-Winter Institute

Inventergy General Counsel Wayne Sobon will serve as AIPLA President during the 2014 AIPLA Mid-Winter Institute. The meeting will focus on the development of a comprehensive IP strategy from the start of a new technology to the jump into the international marketplace. Learn more >

LD Micro Conference

Inventergy CEO Joe Beyers will speak at the 6th Annual LD Micro Conference in Los Angeles, CA on December 5th. Learn more >

AIPLA Annual Meeting

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) installed its 2013-2014 Board of Directors on October 25th. Inventergy General Counsel Wayne Sobon will serve as the 2013-2014 AIPLA President and Chair of the Executive Committee. Learn more >

IP Business Congress

Inventergy General Counsel Wayne Sobon will speak at the 2013 IP Business Congress in Boston, MA on June 10th. Wayne will participate in a panel discussion titled “Patent Reform in the US." Learn more >