Nuance, One51, Google, Tudou, `Paul the Octopus': Intellectual Property - Bloomberg
Vlingo Corp. , whose products help mobile telephones recognize voice commands, sued rival Nuance Communications Inc. alleging infringement of five U.S. patents. Vlingo, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is

Scottsdale puts halt to proposed luxury apartment complex - AZCentral.com
The Scottsdale Planning Commission on Wednesday put the brakes on a proposed luxury apartment complex just east of Scottsdale Fashion Square that numerous residents said was moving too swiftly through the city

Brangelina Purchase Luxury Home in Italy - AceShowbiz
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have expanded their property empire by investing in a multi-million dollar mansion in Italy. The Hollywood couple has reportedly added to their property portfolio by paying $40 million for a

International Wealthy Prefer California Luxury Properties, Beverly Hills Agent - YAHOO!
With exclusive access to ALL California luxury properties for sale, Greg Moesser offers an "All Inclusive" representation for international clients. In addition to professional negotiation skills and a

Acacia Subsidiary Forms the Acacia Intellectual Property Fund L.P. and Receives - Bradenton Herald
Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq:ACTG) announced today that a wholly-owned subsidiary has become the General Partner of the newly formed Acacia Intellectual Property Fund, L.P. An institutional investment

What Does Luxury Mean to You? - Huffingtonpost.com
If you had all the riches in the world, what would you do with it? Would you up your lifestyle, or hoard your cash? Buy a new house, upgrade your car, or take an around-the-world vacation? Maybe you'd pay off your debts

Rentxpress.com - Renting Property in Italy: New Legislation Makes it Easier - Forbes
ROME, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Italy is on the cusp of passing a revolutionary law that fixes tax rates at 20% of rental income, a far cry from the currently onerous tax that amounts to 40% of rental income

High-end home distress: Foreclosures, short sales catching up to luxury properties - Birmingham Business Journal
The trend of short sales, foreclosures and walk-aways from distressed mortgages is moving from outlying, middle-class cities to the mansions of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale. Beth Jo Zeitzer, president of ROI Properties