Patents by Inventor Michael O. Hill

Michael O. Hill has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY-BASED RISKS
    Publication number: 20130339063
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods and systems for managing an entity's risks of patent coverage. More specifically, the present invention is directed to methods and system for insuring an entity against damage awards in patent litigation. The presented methods and systems allow a manufacturer to minimize their exposure to damage awards in patent litigation by conducting pre-emptive analyses and properly allocating funds for royalty payments and/or damage awards. An insurance captive is also established as a risk management tool to insure the manufacturer against excessive damage awards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Ocean Tomo LLC
    Inventors: James E. Malackowski, Robert Block, Andrew W. Carter, Adam Clifford, Richard Conroy, Michael O. Hill, Michael Lasinski
  • System and method for managing intellectual property-based risks
    Publication number: 20100169127
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods and systems for managing an entity's risks of patent coverage. More specifically, the present invention is directed to methods and system for insuring an entity against damage awards in patent litigation. The presented methods and systems allow a manufacturer to minimize their exposure to damage awards in patent litigation by conducting pre-emptive analyses and properly allocating funds for royalty payments and/or damage awards. An insurance captive is also established as a risk management tool to insure the manufacturer against excessive damage awards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: James E. Malackowski, Robert Block, Andrew W. Carter, Adam Clifford, Richard Conroy, Michael O. Hill, Michael Lasinski
  • Methods and Systems for Managing the Risks of Patent Coverage
    Publication number: 20090070150
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods and systems for managing an entity's risks of patent coverage. More specifically, the present invention is directed to methods and system for insuring an entity against damage awards in patent litigation. The presented methods and systems allow a manufacturer to minimize their exposure to damage awards in patent litigation by conducting pre-emptive analyses and properly allocating funds for royalty payments and/or damage awards. An insurance market is also established to insure the manufacturer against excessive damage awards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: James E. MALACKOWSKI, Andrew W. CARTER, Adam CLIFFORD, Richard CONROY, Michael O. HILL, Michael J. LASINSKI
  • Method for the cleanup of contaminated sites
    Publication number: 20030097272
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for assuming, transferring, and/or sharing liability and/or financial risks and/or rewards associated with the cleanup of contaminated sites. More specifically, the present invention includes methods through which a Service Provider assumes statutory and/or contractual liability and/or otherwise shares the financial, legal, and/or other risks and/or rewards associated with the cleanup of environmentally contaminated sites. The Service Provider may pursue, catalyze, expand, or otherwise promote, increase, or expedite Potential Additional Revenue Sources associated with the site cleanup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Richard D. Ellison, Michael C. Salmon, John H. Claussen, Martin H. Dodd, Michael O. Hill