Strategic Implications of Block Chain

By William Adams Introduction For much of 2016 and 2017, the finance and technology communities were abuzz with the potential of blockchain. Now as the public catches up and blockchain gains the attention of the mainstream media, leaders must quickly grasp the fundamentals of this technology to understand its implications for their businesses. Following the launch of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin in January 2009, banks and … Continue reading Strategic Implications of Block Chain

Industry Spotlight: Technology Patents

By Shelby Anderson The smartphone you use to scroll through Instagram, answer an email, and order a new shirt contains hundreds of patents. The sleek device requires sophisticated technology that presents complicated patent law issues. The costs and benefits of technology patents are discussed below in the context of industry expectations and the broader implications for society. INDUSTRY Technology patents serve two purposes: (1) to … Continue reading Industry Spotlight: Technology Patents