This award recognizes the achievements of the company or organization that best asserts and/or protects its’ Market Position using its’ intellectual property assets throughout the course of 2011. Judged by experts in patent management and protection, this award is presented based on the following criteria:
- Best defense of market position
- Introduction of the most leading edge and innovative products
- Entrance into key strategic partnerships
- Impact innovation had on Global Region and/or Industry
This award is presented to the company which executes on the IP LifeCycle better than anyone else within the semiconductor and electronics industry.