Rws Share Discussion Threads

[jeffian] 10/4/2012 16:18

The 'Market Update' section looked like a specific contradiction of the recent comments about falling patent numbers!

"On March 5, the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) published figures showing a 10.7% increase in the annual PCT filings to 181,900 from 164,316, setting a new record and demonstrating that procuring international patent rights has remained an integral part of many IP strategies despite the economic conditions. The European Patent Office also recently published figures showing that the total number of European patent filings increased by 3.7% to 244,437 in 2011 from 235,700 in 2010."

[phillis] 10/4/2012 14:04

mad professor type it seems

also looks like they may be getting some cross over from Inovia clients

[jeffian] 05/4/2012 14:21

I couldn't be bothered to answer that one, Phillis! However, I think the issue is whether the reduction in overall patents relates to the 'Mad Professor' type or whether mainstream companies with real IP to protect are cutting back. I suspect it's the former - for example I can't see Big Pharma failing to patent their drugs and pursue those who make generic copies - and I trust the vast majority of RWS's clients fall into the latter category.

[phillis] 05/4/2012 12:30

THE point is that fewer patents being registered means fewer translations -
back to remedial class I'm afraid

[cnx] 03/4/2012 21:31

this is a translation company

there are three centres for filing internationaly covered patents
vis london, new york and munich

accoringly all patents wishing to be registered above have to file in
english, german and, of course french

imo rws will continue to grow

[phillis] 03/4/2012 17:11

for sure most of RWS's clients are corporate so maybe it does affect their part of the market much at all

[alter ego] 03/4/2012 16:06

I know of at least one listed company (SRT) that doesn't think patents are worthwhile despite having leading technology to protect. Small companies do not have the resources to fight prolonged battles in court against deep pocketed outfits with slick lawyers who can convince you black is really white.

[jeffian] 03/4/2012 15:25

Yes, I saw that, Phillis, and wondered about the implications. I managed to convince myself that it probably related to the myriad small inventions that are patented by 'inventors' every day (indeed, the article refers specifically to smaller companies not having the resources to fight patent battles) whereas RWS is mainly working with big companies needing patent translations, but I have to say I'm not sure.........

[phillis] 03/4/2012 14:32

a bit of negative news on the market

[grahamburn] 08/3/2012 14:34

Mr Andrew Brode is the life tenant of the trust and the Executive Chairman of the Group.

[cnx] 08/3/2012 14:07

RBC Trustees (Guernsey) Limited hold 42% of RWS. presumably this for benefit of directors and senior staff. do the ultimate beneficiaries need to be identified?

[phillis] 02/3/2012 11:24

onwards and ever upwards

[phillis] 20/2/2012 17:09

new high!
divis in the bank
:-)

[apad] 14/2/2012 09:59

Any analysis of inovia?
apad

[phillis] 13/2/2012 13:06

steady as she goes Jeff!

[jeffian] 13/2/2012 10:22

Another nice statement this morning. I worry about some of my shares but this one, with healthy cash generation, no borrowings, and increasing earnings and dividends from a niche market where it is a key player, just gives me a warm glow!

[phillis] 12/1/2012 13:29

xd looming

nice firm price

[alter ego] 28/12/2011 16:26

looks like there's been a wide spread all day 410-454 and someone just sold 300 sold at 410 so that's the latest price. No worries.

[whites10] 28/12/2011 16:22

Why the sudden drop? trades seem ok....anyone......

[robinnicolson] 14/12/2011 17:54

A good set of results, especially in such a tough economic climate. Very happy to be a long term shareholder in this excellent business.

[phillis] 14/12/2011 09:54

happiness!

[phillis] 13/12/2011 11:25

looking forward to tomorrow's RNS and a goodly increase in the divi

[jmmoss] 10/12/2011 14:10

Everything seems to indicate a buy on this one too; charts, balacance sheet, my computer program and trading update on the way...

[phillis] 05/12/2011 10:40

in the run up to an 11p (?) dividend

[grahamburn] 14/10/2011 10:33

So, Brode has reduced his stake in the business by giving half a million shares to a school trust (his old school?). He still holds 18 million shares (42% of the company). Doubt one can draw any significant conclusions from this one-off transaction (charitable gift) unless it's followed by further reductions in in his holdings.