Industry data shows that drug development costs can reach up to $2.5 billion per successful therapy, including the costs of failed trials. For many companies, even one failure can be a big [...]
Approximately 1 billion patients have lost sight due to ocular diseases, even though multiple treatments exist. Half of the patients find it hard to keep up with their eye treatments, resulting [...]
In early 2021, GreyB identified one of IBM’s drone patents, US10040551B2, as a prime asset for food delivery companies. Eight months later, DoorDash acquired this patent to strengthen its [...]
Despite ethical concerns, 90% of preclinical trials rely on animal testing. However, only 50-60% of these tests accurately predict human outcomes. But what if these tests could be performed [...]
Shinsegae Food Co. Ltd. researchers have discovered how to use AI to develop mutant microbial strains that produce higher-protein meat alternatives. Others, like Air Protein Inc., have created [...]
In 2022, over three million patent applications were filed worldwide. This rise brings a challenging question: How do you sift through the massive sea of patent data to find exactly what you [...]
Weak invalidity contentions delay proceedings and increase costs, adding unnecessary stress to a high-stakes situation. Worst of all, it turns even the winning cases into losing battles. Minor [...]
The transition was far from smooth when Procter and Gamble first adopted open innovation. Internal teams, accustomed to safeguarding proprietary knowledge, conflicted with external partners over [...]
Over the past decade, the average American’s protein consumption has increased by 25%. This surge in demand has led to unsustainable livestock farming, producing millions of tons of food [...]
Over 500 million global diabetes patients urgently need better wound care. The existing AI healthcare systems are unable to meet this demand. AI healthcare systems struggle to detect chronic [...]
Breast cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when found early, yet deaths in Southeast Asia are expected to nearly triple by 2040. Cases often go undetected due to a lack of knowledge [...]
IBM has shaped decentralized solutions and digital assets with nearly 1,450 active blockchain patents as of 2023. But the recent decline in its patent filings in the past few years raises [...]
The packaging industry is at a crossroads. Consumer preferences are shifting, with a growing focus on sustainability and convenience. New regulations are placing a premium on sustainability. All [...]
Many conventional beauty products contain up to 80% water, which is largely unnecessary. The water content increases the product’s weight and transportation emissions. These cosmetics will [...]
October 23, 2024 Webinar: How to Make AI Work for Your IP Strategy Watch the webinar Resources from the webinar Here is a custom GPT tool that helps you understand a patent and find the top [...]
In September 2024, Toyota announced that the Japanese government had approved its plans to build cars with solid-state batteries. But what makes these batteries so different, and why is Toyota [...]
In 2022, over 3.4 million patent applications were filed globally, with a substantial portion published each year. This huge data makes it all the more difficult to perform efficient patent [...]
October 23, 2024 Webinar: How to Make AI Work for Your IP Strategy Register for the webinar What You’ll Learn: Using AI to Understand Patents: Simplify complex patent language and give your [...]
Counterfeiting undermines brand reputation, slashes revenue, and poses serious health risks, especially in pharmaceuticals. Recent cases, like the sale of counterfeit COVID-19 vaccines online, [...]
The global energy storage market is projected to reach $620 billion by 2030. The increasing urgency for sustainable energy solutions in industries like Electric Vehicles (EVs) drives this growth. [...]
Regulatory bodies, especially in Europe and the U.S., are implementing stricter standards on recyclability and reuse, compelling companies to adopt sustainable practices. In response, the [...]
Identifying Standard Essential Patents not only helps leverage IP rights effectively but also invests in acquiring the right set of patents. Traditional methods of ranking Standard Essential [...]
In Nutrition and healthcare, the traditional approach has often involved treating health issues reactively with pharmaceutical solutions. However, this method can overlook the pivotal role of [...]
Food waste and plastic pollution are two critical problems our world faces today. And they are more connected than they seem. Globally, 931 million tonnes of food are wasted annually, with 30-40% [...]
While companies consider carbon offset marketplaces an easy fix to close the gap in their carbon reduction goals, the reality is far messier. What looks like a simple solution is a landscape [...]
Traditional drug discovery and development without the aid of AI takes between 10 to 15 years and costs an average of $1 billion to $2.6 billion. The duration can vary depending on the [...]
Believe that your 7-10 hours of daily video streaming is harmless? Think again. On average, you may contribute approximately 1.10 kg of CO2 per day—equivalent to driving a car nearly 7 [...]
The biotechnology industry grapples with overwhelming data from genomic sequencing, clinical trials, and real-world evidence. Current data analysis methods often fail to manage this data [...]
Cosmetic companies typically harvest ingredients from wild plants or through conventional agriculture, which can lead to overharvesting and depletion of natural resources. This is particularly [...]
Startup scouting identifies relevant startups to work with, usually in their early stages. This approach aims to create a radar that can assist organizations in quickly and successfully finding [...]
A recent report from Bain & Company shows that the demand for batteries is expected to multiply quadruple by 2030. This demand is driven by the EV market, which alone could exceed 2,000 GWh [...]
A stealth startup operates in secret while developing its product or service. It keeps its work hidden from the public and competitors to avoid attention until it’s ready to launch. Stealth [...]
Idea Management is the process of systematically capturing, organizing, evaluating, and refining ideas within an organization to foster innovation and drive improvements. It involves creating a [...]
Idea evaluation involves analyzing concepts and solutions generated during brainstorming or ideation sessions for feasibility, potential impact, and alignment with strategic goals. It is a [...]
A startup is a newly established business often focused on bringing innovative products or services to market. Startups are characterized by their drive for rapid growth and scalability. They [...]
Idea generation is the process of creating, developing, and communicating new concepts or solutions to address specific challenges or opportunities. Organizations use idea generation to produce a [...]
Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce. It encompasses both tangible and [...]
An Innovation Matrix is a strategic tool for categorizing and prioritizing innovation opportunities within an organization or industry. It helps companies identify the type of innovation they [...]
Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to problem-solving that emphasizes understanding users’ needs and perspectives to develop innovative solutions. It involves iterative [...]
An ambidextrous organization effectively balances and manages the ability to exploit existing capabilities while simultaneously exploring new opportunities. This dual capability enables the [...]
Agile Methodology is a project management and software development approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and iterative progress. Instead of following a rigid, linear plan, Agile [...]
Adjacent innovation refers to expanding a company’s existing products, services, or capabilities into new areas closely related to its core business. It lies between core innovation, which [...]
An Innovation Pipeline is a structured process that guides the flow of ideas from conception to execution within an organization. It is a systematic approach to managing and tracking [...]
An Innovation Platform is a structured ecosystem that brings together diverse stakeholders—such as companies, researchers, customers, and developers—to collaborate on generating, refining, and [...]
Lean Innovation is a methodology that emphasizes efficiency in the innovation process by focusing on delivering maximum value with minimal waste. Rooted in lean manufacturing principles, it aims [...]
Agile Innovation is the application of agile principles to innovation, enabling companies to respond quickly to changing market demands and technological advancements. Drawing from the [...]
The innovation funnel is a structured process for filtering and refining ideas from a broad set of possibilities into a focused selection of high-potential concepts ready for development. At the [...]
Value innovation creates new value for the company and its customers by breaking away from traditional competitive strategies. Instead of focusing on outperforming rivals, value innovation seeks [...]
An innovation summit is a gathering or conference where industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and experts come together to discuss, showcase, and explore new ideas, technologies, and [...]
Innovation Landscape refers to the broader environment in which innovation occurs. It encompasses the trends, technologies, market forces, and competitive dynamics that shape how organizations [...]
In 2023, nChain announced a partnership with Japan’s FinTeK (Keio University) to expedite the adoption of blockchain technology in the region. This collaboration showcases nChain’s strategy to [...]
Traditional medical implants, such as metal or plastic devices, have been instrumental in treating conditions from orthopedic injuries to cardiovascular issues. These implants remain in the [...]
Traditional traffic control systems, primarily reliant on fixed traffic lights and manual surveillance, face efficiency and adaptability challenges. Their preset operating schedules do not [...]
Packaging is transforming from a passive protector to a dynamic feedback system. Companies now have the power to proactively manage spoilage, reduce waste, and enhance consumer trust—all through [...]
The textile industry has long relied on natural fibers like cotton and wool and synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon. These materials are available and cost-effective but have [...]
Imagine you’re flying with Delta Air Lines guilt-free, trusting their claims of being a carbon-neutral airline. However, behind the scenes, a lawsuit in California is challenging this very [...]
The beauty industry produces over 120 billion units of packaging annually, with around 70% ending up in landfills, contributing to long-term environmental damage. This growing plastic waste [...]
The growing demand for sustainable, personalized, and scientifically-backed solutions drives brands to invest in advanced research and technology. One example is Estée [...]
Implants are essential in modern medicine, supporting damaged tissues and improving function in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgeries. Traditional metal and plastic implants, widely used since [...]
Traditional feeding practices in animal nutrition involve standard diets that aim to meet the nutritional needs of the average animal. This approach does not account for individual dietary needs [...]
Traditional packaging produces approximately 275 million tonnes of plastic waste yearly; only about 14% gets recycled. Sustainable packaging is an obvious solution to this plastic waste problem. [...]
Petroleum-based feedstocks used predominantly in the chemical industry involve environmentally detrimental and unsustainable processes in the long run. These conventional methods contribute to [...]
Creating a strategy for patent acquisition often means finding patents that are not only strategically aligned but also genuinely available for purchase. It’s a common frustration when a [...]
Despite the EV industry’s rapid growth for more than a decade, it still has some areas for improvement. Companies are constantly innovating in these areas so that a reliable EV experience [...]
Green innovation refers to developing and implementing environmentally sustainable solutions, practices, and technologies that minimize negative impacts on the planet. It focuses on reducing [...]
Brand innovation refers to evolving and transforming a brand to stay relevant, competitive, and aligned with changing market dynamics or customer expectations. It involves introducing new [...]
Digital innovation refers to digital technologies and tools to create new or improved business processes, products, services, and models. It involves leveraging advancements such as artificial [...]
Process innovation refers to implementing new or improved methods for producing goods or delivering services. This can include changes in techniques, equipment, or operation software. Process [...]
Data-driven innovations involve using large volumes of data and advanced analytics to make informed decisions and develop new solutions. By leveraging data from multiple sources, including [...]
Supply chain innovation refers to developing and implementing new strategies, practices, and technologies that improve the efficiency, flexibility, and performance of a company’s supply [...]
Innovation consulting is a service provided by industry experts to help businesses develop and implement strategies that foster innovation, improve processes, and introduce new products or [...]
An innovation process is a structured approach that organizations follow to generate, develop, and implement new ideas, products, or services. It typically involves several stages: idea [...]
Achieving consistent and efficient heating in heat-not-burn HNB devices remains a challenge. Uneven heating leads to an unpleasant user experience. Furthermore, improper heating can release [...]
Approximately 85% of clinical trials fail to recruit enough participants, and 80% are delayed due to recruitment problems. High dropout rates further compromise the diversity and reliability of [...]
Traditional farming methods, such as agroforestry, crop rotation, cover cropping, and organic composting, rely on extensive manual labor and chemical inputs. These methods lead to resource [...]
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), transportation accounts for nearly 24% of global CO2 emissions, with road vehicles contributing approximately 75%. Furthermore, a report by [...]
E-cigarette users often encounter issues such as delayed device response, the need to adjust heating profiles manually, and maintaining personalized settings across multiple devices. The [...]
Invalidating Patent on ‘Handheld Hair Dryers’ Using Information from Japanese Databases Value Delivered Thorough research uncovered crucial prior art that enabled the client to invalidate a [...]
Building A Strong Patent Case With the Help of A Simulation Software Value Delivered The client was able to present a strong case using the promising prior art provided by GreyB’s team, [...]
The top 50 innovative companies beat the MSCI World Index by 3.3% annually, proving innovation boosts operations and investor returns. But the question remains: how should companies approach it – [...]
Invalidating a Patent on ‘Different Caller ID’ Using System Prior Art Value Delivered Thorough research by GreyB’s patent invalidity team uncovered valuable prior art that [...]
Evaluating Patent Essentiality to VVC Standard Value Delivered The analysis revealed the true essentiality of a declared patent in the VVC (H.266) standard. By confirming that certain [...]
An innovation portal is a specialized online platform that enables organizations to streamline and manage the entire innovation process. It is a centralized hub where employees, external [...]
An innovation partner is an external entity that collaborates with an organization to drive and accelerate innovation. These partnerships are designed to leverage assets that the organization may [...]
In recent years, Apple has found itself on the losing end of several patent infringement cases. In 2019, an ITC ruling in favor of Qualcomm could have blocked iPhone sales. It was a close call, [...]
AI for 6G Networks: A High-Impact Patent Analysis Case Study Value Delivered Expert patent analysis empowered the client to capitalize on AI-driven 6G innovations, offering strategic insights [...]
Precise control over material composition is crucial in the pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and semiconductor industries. Traditional chemical structure analysis methods often struggle to [...]
Livestock farming is critical in providing food security and sustaining rural economies. Traditional livestock management methods often involve manual labor and periodic checks, which can be [...]
Technology innovation refers to developing new or improved technological products, services, or processes that significantly advance efficiency, performance, or capabilities. It specifically [...]
Strengthening 5G Patent Portfolios Through Strategic SEP Acquisitions Value Delivered The strategic SEP acquisition approach enabled the client to significantly enhance their 5G patent portfolio [...]
Social innovation refers to developing and implementing innovative solutions—products, services, or processes—that address pressing social and environmental challenges in sustainable and [...]
Component innovation refers to improving or redesigning individual parts or components of a product without altering the overall structure or system in which they operate. This type of innovation [...]
An innovation strategy is a comprehensive plan that organizations adopt to develop new ideas, products, services, or processes that offer value to the business and its customers. It aligns [...]
Conventional solar photovoltaic (PV) systems face dust accumulation and surface heating issues. Elevated panel temperatures not only reduce energy conversion efficiency but can also shorten the [...]
Traditional food delivery methods typically involved direct orders placed via telephone and restaurant deliveries. This model presented several challenges, such as limited restaurant reach, [...]
Architectural innovation is the process of reconfiguring existing technologies or systems to create new products or services by changing how components interact without introducing entirely new [...]
Corporate innovation is the structured process by which established companies systematically introduce new ideas, products, services, or business models to drive growth and adapt to changes in [...]
In the UK alone, the ice cream industry consumes 4.81 billion kWh of electrical energy annually, much of it for refrigeration. Furthermore, commercial refrigerants, like HFC R404A, have a high [...]
Identifying Key Technologies to Shape the Future of 6G: A Case Study Value Delivered Leveraging GreyB’s in-depth patent landscape analysis, the client gained early insights into three key [...]
Building a Competitive Wi-Fi 7 Patent Portfolio: A Strategic Acquisition Case Study Value Delivered Through a proactive patent acquisition strategy, the client secured early access to Wi-Fi 7 [...]
Streamlining 5G SEP Identification: A Case Study on Efficient Resource Allocation Value Delivered By implementing GreyB’s strategic approach to 5G SEP identification, the client reduced non-SEP [...]
Daily used products often break due to poor quality, planned obsolescence, or accidents. While many of us would love to repair these items or give them a second life, finding cost-effective [...]
The choice of flavors is one of the main reasons why Heat-Not-Burn (HNB) devices and e-cigarettes are so popular. However, maintaining a consistent aroma and flavor in these smokables is [...]
In the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, safety, quality control, preservation, and traceability of food products are paramount. Traditionally, these objectives have been met through chemical [...]
Over the past decade, Netflix has experienced a change in the type of patent litigation it faces. It was predominantly litigated by Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs), but recently, there has been a [...]
Innovation refers to creating new and improved products, services, or methods that add value or solve problems differently from existing approaches. It involves using creativity and novel ideas [...]
The medical device industry has made remarkable strides in improving patient care, from diagnostic tools to advanced surgical instruments. Current solutions, while effective, often adopt a [...]
Every second, three new startups enter the market. That’s about 11,000 every hour. In this vast and rapidly growing startup ecosystem, finding the right ones for your specific needs can feel like [...]
An innovation ecosystem is a network of groups, such as companies, universities, investors, and government bodies, collaborating to develop and launch new products and technologies. An innovation [...]
The poor indoor air quality has been shown to cost the U.S. economy approximately $150 billion annually in lost productivity and medical expenses. As people spend around 90% of their time [...]
The cosmetic and hair care industry has long relied on traditional formulations and chemical-based solutions to address a variety of hair and skin concerns. Conventional products often contain [...]
With the beauty industry producing up to 120 billion units of packaging annually, much of which is non-recyclable, the environmental impact is significant. While various cosmetic companies have [...]
Popular hair care products often contain harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks amongst females, like uterine fibroids, breast cancer, and early onset of menstruation in young girls. At [...]
The term “open innovation” was coined by University of California Berkeley professor Henry Chesbrough in his 2003 book Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating and Profiting from [...]
According to WebMD, nearly 60% of Americans use a digital device for at least 5 hours a day, and 70% use more than one device at a time. This extensive screen time is linked to increased dry eye [...]
Traditional 2D imaging techniques like CT and MRI scans can be challenging for surgeons to interpret accurately. They lack depth, making it difficult to gauge spatial relationships between [...]
Rice husk ash, a byproduct of burning rice husk for fuel, presents a significant disposal issue for industries, especially as pollution regulations become increasingly stringent. Without proper [...]
Traditional performance materials like steel are prone to corrosion, especially in harsh environments such as marine or industrial settings. Polymer alternatives and composites may lack the [...]
Platform innovation creates or significantly improves digital or physical platforms that facilitate interactions and transactions between users, consumers, service providers, and producers. This [...]
Access to precise and reliable information is vital while working on groundbreaking technologies, product enhancements, or technical solutions. Finding accurate answers to research questions [...]
Business model innovation involves rethinking a company’s core operations, revenue streams, and value propositions to create new forms of value for customers, partners, and the company itself. It [...]
The development of VVC and next-generation video codecs focuses on two key issues: enhancing bitrate efficiency and reducing device dependency. By improving bitrate efficiency, these new codecs [...]
Service innovation refers to introducing new or significantly improved services or redesigning existing services to enhance delivery, functionality, or customer experience. This type of [...]
Innovation scouting is a strategic approach businesses use to identify and leverage novel ideas, technologies, or methodologies to enhance their product offerings, improve processes, or create [...]
Conventional protective textiles, such as fire retardants and UV shielding materials, often contain toxic substances like Zinc Oxide and halogenated compounds. In addition to having significant [...]
Product innovation refers to developing or improving new products, including design, functionality, or performance changes. It is a crucial aspect of business strategy that enables companies to [...]
Traditional beauty try-ons involved physical makeup testers available at retail stores. Due to the finite availability of tester products, these testers posed hygiene concerns and limited [...]
Closed innovation is a traditional model where a company relies solely on its internal resources and capabilities to research, develop, and commercialize new products or technologies. In this [...]
User-driven innovation involves integrating end-user feedback and insights at various stages of the product development process to create products that precisely meet the users’ needs and [...]
Sustaining innovation refers to the incremental improvements made to existing products, services, or technologies that help maintain and strengthen a company’s position in the market. [...]
The finalization of WiFi 6 standards marked a significant shift in wireless technology, leading to increased adoption in user-end devices. As we approach the anticipated finalization of WiFi 7 by [...]
Beauty and cosmetics supply chains prioritize cost-effectiveness and broad availability of ingredients over environmental impact and ethical considerations. This conventional approach can lead to [...]
Radical innovation refers to developing new products, services, or processes that profoundly impact the market and existing technological standards. This innovation introduces fundamental [...]
In a Nielsen IQ survey, 69% of consumers said sustainability has become more important to them over the last two years, yet 1 in 4 consumers believe companies are not making it easy for them to [...]
After over a decade out of the hard disk drive (HDD) market, Samsung’s recent patent acquisitions are drawing attention and sparking curiosity about the company’s future direction. [...]
Frugal innovation is a strategic approach that focuses on developing cost-effective solutions that meet the needs of resource-constrained consumers, particularly in emerging markets. It embodies [...]
Incremental innovation refers to minor improvements or upgrades to existing products, services, or processes. Rather than creating something entirely new or disrupting the market, incremental [...]
Disruptive innovation is a concept in business and technology that describes how new, often simpler, cheaper products or services can revolutionize existing markets or create entirely new ones. [...]
Traditional solutions have long focused on treating the skin’s surface with various chemicals to clean, moisturize, and rejuvenate in the skincare industry. While these methods have proven [...]
Innovation management is a systematic approach companies use to improve their products, services, and processes with new ideas and technologies. A company needs to keep up with market [...]
The finalization of WiFi 6 standards increased user-end device adoption, a trend expected to repeat with WiFi 7, which is anticipated to be finalized by the end of 2024. As market adoption [...]
The current market, dominated by mass-produced products, often fails to meet individual skincare needs, leading to inefficiencies and wastage. With the rise of advanced technology, [...]
The cosmetic industry faces an ongoing challenge: balancing consumer demand for natural, sustainable ingredients with the need for high-performance products. While synthetic compounds are often [...]
Invalidating a Biotechnology Patent through Arithmetic on Protein Assays Value Delivered Utilizing precise calculations derived from identified prior art, we successfully challenged the novelty [...]
Invalidated a patent on “Mobile Applications Multi-Tasking“ by tracking products of a company Value Delivered Successfully cracked a high-profile litigation case on “Mobile Applications [...]
A Leading Oil & Gas Firm Escapes Major Infringement Lawsuit Value Delivered This approach not only reduced the risks tied to the infringement suit but also simplified the firm’s legal [...]
The production of high-purity Flue Gas Desulphurization Gypsum (FGDG) will soon end. FGDG is a by-product of coal combustion, and G7 countries are on track to close down coal-fired power plants [...]
The urgency to address climate change has propelled the development of technologies to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels. Traditional decarbonization strategies primarily focus on reducing [...]
Samsung captured the spotlight by announcing its groundbreaking solid-state battery technology at the InterBattery conference held on November 5, 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. This next-generation [...]
In July 2023, the EU (European Union) released new battery recycling regulations. Enforced in February 2024, the new EU battery regulations focus on several key areas to ensure sustainability and [...]
The chemical industry has long utilized traditional methods, such as the combustion of fossil fuels, to generate electricity. These methods pose significant environmental challenges, including [...]
According to a study by Bain, the digital transformations of R&D activities can reduce engineering hours by up to 20%, cut rework by 50%, and achieve 5% to 30% cost reductions. This approach [...]
Decoding Decoy Patent Claims to Locate Prior Art in Battery Technology Value Delivered By identifying and navigating decoy claim elements in a patent related to battery technology, we [...]
Kodak, once a giant in the photography industry, spent millions annually on patent maintenance fees even as their revenue dwindled. Many of these patents were no longer aligned with their [...]
Waste management has traditionally focused on landfilling, incineration, and mechanical recycling. While effective for volume reduction and basic material recovery, these methods often fall short [...]
Smart robots can solve the efficiency and labor shortage issues in agriculture. They can autonomously perform planting, harvesting, weeding, and monitoring crops. However, these farm robots [...]
Bioplastics are the ideal alternative to regular plastic. Often derived from renewable resources such as corn, sugarcane, or algae, these biodegradable materials can reduce our reliance on the [...]
With the rise of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in India and the growing interest of Chinese companies in this market, the question looms: “Could India be the next patent hub for Chinese [...]
The chemical industry relies on metals, polymers, and ceramics to drive construction, packaging, electronics, and automotive industries. These materials have sustainability issues, [...]
Decarbonizing Supply Chain with Sustainable Food Packaging Solutions An Urgent Need for Carbon-Negative Packaging Solutions The R&D head of a leading food company sought carbon-negative [...]
Using CAD Visualization to Invalidate a Wall-Mounted Hanger Patent Value Delivered The use of CAD visualizations proved invaluable in uncovering pertinent prior art, especially when conventional [...]
Invalidating a Biotechnology Patent Related to Modified Enzyme Sequence Value Delivered The findings presented a strong argument against the patent’s claims. They demonstrated that similar [...]
Supply chain inefficiencies can result in losses of up to $1.77 trillion annually. This highlights the critical need to revise logistics operations to enhance efficiency and meet the escalating [...]
From reducing drug discovery time to 46 days to cutting vehicle production costs by 20%, Gen AI is changing industry landscapes. Companies like Insilico Medicine and Tesla are leading this [...]
California, one of the largest fur and leather markets, banned animal fur products in January 2023. The state had already banned exotic leather products in 2020. While regular leather remains [...]
Conventional plastics are derived from finite fossil fuels and contribute to pollution and waste. These can take hundreds of years to decompose. Though improving, recycling efforts are [...]
Industrial chemicals are the backbone of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and consumer goods manufacturing processes. While effective, these conventional chemicals often pose significant [...]
Mycelium-based ice creams are helping create a carbon-neutral manufacturing process through CO2-consuming microbes! Similarly, starch-infused ice cream formulations are reducing energy [...]
Gene-related diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, and sickle cell anemia, affect millions of people worldwide. Treatment for these diseases is challenging and complex for [...]
According to Fortune Business Insights, the consumers of color represent a significant share in the rapid growth of the global skincare market. Despite this, a study reveals that only 2.04% to [...]
The EU’s ban on titanium dioxide (E171) due to cancer risks and environmental harm highlights the need for safer, eco-friendly alternatives that align with governmental and UN [...]
The integration of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the 802.11 Task Group for a comprehensive study marks a significant step towards advancing next-generation wireless [...]
Confirming Product Overlap in Patent Infringement Analysis with Limited Online Resources Value Delivered Through meticulous research and strategic analysis, we were able to confirm product [...]
Leveraging YouTube Videos to Confirm Patent Infringement in Automotive Systems Value Delivered By utilizing publicly available YouTube videos, we were able to gather concrete evidence to confirm [...]
Researchers have created a smart collar that can detect pet’s feelings using artificial intelligence! Wearable devices for animals are on the rise due to their ability to provide real-time pet [...]
The global push towards sustainable energy sources has significantly amplified interest in hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative. Current hydrogen fueling infrastructure consists of traditional [...]
Hydrogen electrolyzers are critical components in hydrogen production using water electrolysis. However, the main challenges with current electrolyzer technologies are costs, limited efficiency, [...]
Recently, the Indian Conglomerate Adani Group announced it would invest $9 billion in manufacturing and transportation infrastructure in its green hydrogen venture. Hydrogen storage has [...]
While finding the perfect piece of prior art for patent invalidation isn’t always possible, GreyB’s thorough search strategies ensured that we identified the strongest prior art available, [...]
The hydrogen industry relies heavily on steam methane reforming and electrolysis for hydrogen production. These traditional methods require a lot of energy and often lead to substantial CO2 [...]
Bath & Body Works surprised many with the successful launch of its laundry detergent line in 2023. However, a closer look at its patent filings could have prevented its competitors from being [...]
Current waste management practices often rely heavily on chemical treatments, which, while effective in breaking down waste, introduce toxic elements into our ecosystems. According to Statistica, [...]
On June 13, 2024, the European Union rolled out Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781). The regulation aims to advance the EU’s move to a circular [...]
Dow Chemical Co. (Dow) sued Nova Chemicals Corp. (Nova) for patent infringement in 2010, arguing that Nova’s polyethylene plastic products infringed Dow’s patent. Dow Chemical won its case [...]
Conventional animal health diagnostics struggle to distinguish disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. Also, some diseases, like mastitis, don’t show clear [...]
Blockchain has been the subject of numerous patent applications over the past decade. However, compared to other technologies, the number of issued blockchain patents is modest due to the lengthy [...]
A patent landscape analysis involves a comprehensive review of the patents in a specific technological field. This analysis helps companies identify technology trends, potential partners or [...]
The latest functional animal feed compositions, like Mars Inc.’s, can naturally increase water intake, reduce fat gain, and even reduce methane emissions from livestock. These lowered [...]
While various sugar reduction technologies have emerged, many fail to replicate sugar’s complex role in food. A 2023 International Food Information Council Food and Health Survey [...]
Current sugar replacements, such as stevia, erythritol, and artificial sweeteners, often fall short of fully replacing sugar. They may replicate sweetness but lack the functional properties of [...]
Innovative Patent Invalidity Strategy Leveraging IPR Findings as a Starting Point Value Delivered The findings from this redirected approach led to uncovering prior art that significantly [...]
Lithium-ion battery electric vehicles (EVs) have become the preferred choice in modern transportation, celebrated for zero emissions and efficiency. However, they struggle with challenges like [...]
With the rise in patent filings and the rapid development of industry standards like 3GPP, ITU-T, and IEEE, the number of Standard Essential Patent (SEP) declarations has surged. This increase [...]
Competitive intelligence is a no-skip, especially in a sector like Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), where competition is relentless and consumer preferences shift quickly. It’s not just about [...]
The two main coffee species consumed globally are Arabica and robusta, which are highly impacted by climate change. Out of the 124 known coffee species, 75 (60%) are under threat of extinction. [...]
The rising use of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy isn’t just a medical trend; it’s also changing the landscape of the food and beverage industry. According to a 2024 [...]
According to sustainability researcher Gunter Pauli, coffee production generates more than 23 million tonnes of waste annually. However, these byproducts can have valuable applications that [...]
The production of hydrogen via Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) emits approximately 830 million tonnes of CO2 annually worldwide, accounting for 2.2% of global CO2 emissions from fossil fuel [...]
Relying solely on market research and news headlines for competitive analysis will put you at a disadvantage. By the time your competitors make headlines, their strategies are already in [...]
Early-Stage Gen AI Startups Explore the exclusive list of early-stage generative AI startups organized by different industries. This resource is ideal for identifying investment opportunities or [...]
A common challenge in creating a patent licensing and monetization strategy is establishing a balance between patent protection and generating significant revenue. Many companies struggle to [...]
The hydrogen industry is also growing due to the increased adoption of fuel cells, electric vehicles, clean energy, and carbon emission reduction efforts. However, there is a large gap between [...]
Lithium-ion batteries have long been the standard in the battery industry, powering everything from mobile devices to electric vehicles. While these batteries have advanced portable power, they [...]
Unlike its predecessor, Carbon Capture Storage (CCS), Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) boosts profitability by transforming captured CO2 into valuable products. These include advanced [...]
Slate Report: Who’s leading the Semiconductor Landscape Boom? Insights into Major Players and the Innovations Driving the Industry Get the report The semiconductor industry saw a 135% increase in [...]
High equipment costs, a steep learning curve, and accessibility issues in remote areas are some of the biggest problems the surgical institutes face today. Additionally, there is a lack of [...]
The basis of a virtual power plant is that an electricity grid virtually connects hundreds, even thousands, of homes. These homes may already have solar and energy storage facilities installed. A [...]
The dairy sector remains determined in its commitment to environmental consciousness and sustainability. As a result, over the past 15 years, greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 17%, water [...]
Industry Standards Search Strategy Leads to Client’s Patent Invalidation Success Value Delivered The comprehensive investigation and strategic approach revealed an unconventional industrial [...]
If you are working in the energy sector, you must be aware of the research and development in various energy storage & hydrogen technologies. Various industrial applications such as glass, [...]
The current drug development often relies on animal models or 2D cell cultures, leading to high trial failure rates due to inaccuracies in representing human physiology. Further, the growing need [...]
Current medical implants often have poor biocompatibility, which can cause immune reactions and infections. Furthermore, the “one-size-fits-all” approach will not work with some individuals with [...]
The medical industry faces several challenges that can be addressed by nanotechnology. Traditional methods often result in therapeutics distributed throughout the body, not just the target site. [...]
“By 2050, global hydrogen demand could grow sixfold, and provide 10% of the global energy consumption.”- International Energy Agency Green hydrogen is a rescue from the CO2-producing chemical [...]
The WiFi-7 standard, 802.11be, is almost finalized and will be completed by late 2024. This has prompted early product launches, showcasing the intense competition in the market. This scenario [...]
Invalidated a “Multi-point Magnetic Buckle” patent by investigating top companies in the industry Value Delivered The thorough prior art search and analysis enabled the successful [...]
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While one cannot deny NPEs’ role in innovation protection, heavy litigation from them does create uncertainties and turmoil for companies. Do you remember when 5G networking became the talk [...]
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If you file a group of patent applications that include related materials, it may be best to file consolidated IDS forms at periodic intervals. Doing this allows you to cross-site all information [...]
There is no fee to file an IDS within three months of the original filing date, before the first Office Action, or if you discover the prior art in a foreign search report. In other cases, the [...]
There is no such specific limit on the filing of Information Disclosure Statement forms. Mostly, at least one IDS is filed. To keep up with the law, you can also file the IDS as soon as you [...]
There is no such specific limit on the filing of Information Disclosure Statement forms. Mostly, at least one IDS is filed. To keep up with the law, you can also file the IDS as soon as you [...]
Inventors or applicants need not perform an extensive search for prior art. An Information Disclosure Statement should consist of the known prior arts.
The information disclosure statement can be submitted at the time of filing the patent application Within 3 months of the filing date. Within 3 months of the beginning of the national stage of [...]
An information disclosure statement include related US patents. US patent applications and publications. Foreign patents and publications. Any Non-patent Literature (NPLs).
Each person is involved in the patent preparation process. Not only Inventors or Applicants but the attorneys or patent agents who are handling the patent application are responsible for [...]
An information disclosure statement (IDS) is a document that lists all prior art or related technology that is relevant to a patent application. The IDS is submitted as part of the patent [...]
Yes, you read that right. I found system prior art for a validity search in the Jurassic Park movie! While you are probably wondering how and what? Please hold on to your excitement as I [...]
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Whether your company operates in a perfectly competitive market where competition is at its apex, or you are a lone wolf who stands out in the industry – alleged monopoly, you know one thing for [...]
Last year, we observed the operating companies picking up with respect to patent buying. But this isn’t true for all aspects of the market. So the question remains, “Has 2021 brokered [...]
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The wind doesn’t always blow, and the sun doesn’t always shine. Over the years, there has been tremendous progress in the solar and wind energy sector. Still, a power grid that relies on these [...]
Finding a bang-on prior art result with all the required features and published before the cut-off date of your targeted patent is the end game. Right? But what if you still cannot use it against [...]
Before the pandemic, the CAGR of patent filing in medical textiles was ~12.5%. Post-pandemic, it increased to 42.6%. The healthcare sector is advancing in many aspects, including smart devices, [...]
Patents aim to add value to a company through different forms of monetization, and when the size of the patent portfolio increases, it becomes all the more important to identify the top-line [...]
In 2021, the global battery energy storage systems market was valued at $4.04 billion and is expected to increase to $34.72 billion by 2030 with an approximate CAGR of 27%. Growing demand [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a massive rise in the usage of medical personal protection equipment (PPE) worldwide. An exponential demand and the single-use nature of these products have led [...]
The first step towards innovation is brainstorming creative ideas. The second is finding ways to implement them in your product/service to improve it. However, brainstorming does not always [...]
Consumers have become more cautious since COVID knocked on our doors. Using hand sanitizers has become an ideal, surface disinfectant, a commodity. We also saw a similar trend in the textile [...]
“What’s happening in your stomach?” an email popped up as I opened my laptop. Mr. Bertalan Mesko had got his hands on Gastric Alimetry, a flagship wearable gastric diagnostic device by Alimetry. [...]
The metaverse, regarded as the next generation of the internet, is where the real and virtual worlds meet. The technology provides a space for endless, interconnected virtual communities. All by [...]
The pyramiding model of search underpins that people with broad interests in a particular area tend to know people with higher levels of knowledge than them. It resembles how a doctor knows which [...]
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According to a Forbes report, out of the 2.1 million active US patents, hardly 5% have reached the market. About 90% of the patents fail to be commercialized or find angel investors or [...]
Alex, the R&D head of a leading logistics company in the US, approached us with a search project. He had intel that his competitors were researching RFID technology to track and manage [...]
No matter which industry you belong to, whether its a B2B or a B2C firm, it is essential to understand your customers’ needs and improve their experience to thrive in this competitive [...]
Eight years ago NASA supplied enormous solar panels into space using the art of origami. In 2018, 3M’s breakthrough in preventing infection from surgery came from a theatrical-makeup artist who [...]
“Mentoring is not “one size fits all”, so a mentor should take the time to understand a mentee’s unique circumstances and needs. Some need psychosocial support, others need practical and informed [...]
Usually, the world of the intellectual property falls on the technical side, and people working in this field must be well-versed in this aspect. But adding creative skills to your technical [...]
As per the report by Global X ETF, to reach global net-zero power sector targets, Long-Duration Energy Storage Systems must be scaled up by an estimated 400 times from present-day levels to [...]
When humans, in general, come across a problem, our first instinct is to solve it ourselves. This boosts our confidence to prove to others that we are capable and skilled enough. While there [...]
There is a lot of buzz about the upcoming global recession. If we see history, patent licensing and litigation flourish during this time. But, it is pretty obvious that if you’re filing patents, [...]
If you are working in the food industry you might be witnessing the increasing competition and demand first hand. To maintain the edge, companies, including the industry giants, are encouragingly [...]
With family, friends, and big meals, the time has come when you go into the biggest food coma of the year. It’s Thanksgiving!! Beyond food, it’s the time when we come together to count our [...]
When solving a problem, we often organize brainstorming sessions with the team. This involves dozens of brains shooting ideas like a machine gun. However, the generation of a huge heap of ideas, [...]
Outline – Linked What is Open Innovation? Open Innovation is a concept that allows companies to source ideas or innovations, regardless of whether that industry is related to their own. In [...]
“The decision of acquiring patents is some work! Starting from getting hold of a certain bunch of patents to making strategies looking at the various aspects that could affect the acquisition. [...]
Transportation has contributed to the U.S.’s 27% of 2020 greenhouse gas emissions and holds the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, two technologies have emerged to meet [...]
I have recently started my second year with GreyB and this isn’t my first job. But, this is the first time I have started a second year with a company without switching. I understand in the [...]
With R&D being the strategic cornerstone for companies that want to compete in today’s market, they must have a graceful R&D budget. Nevertheless, during a recession, companies are [...]
I faced a similar situation recently. Had I struck off this small company on my list, our client could have potentially lost millions of dollars. So today, I am here to share some points [...]
The Drinks Industry Sustainability Index stated the beverage industry was ‘’considerably behind’’ with a score of 4.8 out of 10 in the strategies and practices followed by the beverage industry. [...]
Every ton of steel produced in 2018 emitted 1.85 tons of carbon dioxide on average, equating to about 8 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. Studies estimate that the global steel [...]
Mushrooms, local crops, and plant protein alternatives- emerging companies are seeking help from plants to fulfill consumer needs. Today’s generation is increasingly aware of how their [...]
If you read Lean Startup by Eric Ries, one topic you’ll find difficult to comprehend is Innovation Accounting. The reason for the incomprehensibility and importance of the term is explained by [...]
The global thermal insulation packaging market is set to reach USD 247.1 Bn by 2030, at a substantial CAGR of 17.2% between 2022 and 2030. The given projected value is the conclusive result of [...]
Rapid growth in the electric vehicle (EV) industry is imperative for reducing pollution. The market for EVs is growing faster than ever. But even then, the problem of reducing pollution has [...]
Studying various infringement cases, I couldn’t help but notice that companies generally start preparing against litigations only after they are sued. For example, doing non-infringement checks, [...]
Innovation Leader surveyed over 25 executives from $1 billion+ organizations in innovation, R&D, corporate development, and strategy. The report, Best Practices: Scouting Trends and Emerging [...]
Technology Scouting is the process of discovering, analyzing, and evaluating new or existing technologies that will help them with their innovation process. In simple terms, it is a process for [...]
Once a patent is filed, it is out there in the open for everyone to see. However, many companies wish to keep their important inventions hidden. So at times, they do this by performing conscious [...]
According to the Good Food Institute, the sales of plant-based foods grew three times faster than overall food sales in 2021. Not just that, The global market for plant-based meat is projected to [...]
Wanna be that person? Well, you are on the right track. Google just provided us with upgraded weapons, and through this article, I’ll be sharing seven of its best features. Another good news, we [...]
As an editor, there are times when some articles have to be discarded from my end, or the writer needs to use a different way of presenting them. It is not because the idea is bad, but it all [...]
Boeing’s Dreamliner 787, which Boeing advertised as 20% fuel efficient, was grounded in 2013. In the same year, Tesla’s Model S came under a federal safety investigation after it caught fire [...]
Unlike many battery tech startups that claim to be disruptive, Ambri’s liquid metal battery is actually an improvement for large-scale stationary energy storage. Founded in 2010 by Donald [...]
A solid patent strategy is just as important as a well-planned business strategy for a corporation. With thousands of patents being filed every year by technology giants, developing a patent [...]
When I joined GreyB last year as part of the marketing team, my first week was dedicated to learning about the in-house tools and understanding what sets our tools apart. One tool which caught my [...]
Packaging industry innovation trends focus predominantly on sustainable and technological advancements. People are more aware of the environment today, more concerned about not just the food they [...]
Before Ford’s Model T was introduced in 1908, the 500 automakers in America were building customized novelty cars only. Even though numerous automakers existed, the automobile industry was small, [...]
Businesses often attribute their success to the dynamics of their teams. Obviously, the qualities incorporated in a team represent the business as a whole. However, if you are asked to list down [...]
“Yes, I get that innovation is the need of the hour, but we are in a rut. We have been working on this for months, and there seems to be no end in sight!”, said David, exasperated. David is the…
In the face of a meat-hungry world, lab-grown meat has gained popularity as an alternative to the cruelty of factory farming. But “cruelty-free” is a big claim; as it turns out, the reality is [...]
“I believe in innovation and that the way you get innovation is you fund research and you learn the basic facts.” -Bill Gates We all can agree with Bill Gates but the essential question that you [...]
Photonics and medicine’s relationship is not just limited to medical imaging technologies like MRI. Photonics in healthcare aims to keep up with the rising worldwide need for rapid, [...]
With covid-19 and a decreasing global economy, the tire industry, along with many others, saw a steep volume decline in decades. Source: Statista In the supply chain, consumption of tire [...]
The first business to successfully launch a privately manufactured spacecraft into orbit and bring it back to Earth safely was SpaceX in 2010. The company now wants to set a record for the first [...]
“Not all smart people work for you.”~ Bill Joy, the co-founder of Sun Microsystems With an increased focus on innovation, every R&D manager wants to figure out a way to maximize research and [...]
Renewables are expected to supply four-fifths of the world’s electricity by 2050, massively cutting down carbon emissions and helping to mitigate climate change. But what do you do when no [...]
Metaverse fulfills humanity’s wish of a fictional world where they can be whoever they want. Metaverse is the next big step in social connection where you can interact with others in a [...]
Compared to other industries, innovation in the food and beverage domain can be quite slow. However, the industry progressed during covid to keep up with the rapidly evolving consumer habits and [...]
The early bird gets the worm. This adage is well-suited when we discuss the first mover advantage for companies that enter markets early and launch products well in advance. But, an early mover [...]
From USB (yes that’s right!) to talking gloves (again, yes!) India has given some noteworthy innovations to the world. Over the last year alone, IIT Kanpur – a prestigious institute [...]
Innovation is the heart of every company, but what if it becomes an obstacle to its growth? How do companies dodge that bullet? The answer is innovation adoption! Companies often deal with [...]
Remember your first work anniversary? The roller-coaster that the last year had been. Leaving college and joining a workplace with new faces, new hopes, and new expectations. If you were lucky to [...]
If I ask, “Are you aware that innovation can take your business to the next level in your domain?” You’d answer, “Obviously, Yes.” But, being aware of your business’s next plan and [...]
Dr. Vopson, an information physicist, said, “If we can start looking at genetic mutations from a deterministic point of view, we can exploit this new physics law to predict mutations — or [...]
The global Nutraceutical products market’s value was USD 475,850 million in 2021, almost double its value in 2019. By 2030, it is expected to reach USD 1,033,520 million, growing at a CAGR [...]
To leverage external smarts, P&G launched its Connect and Develop (C+D) program in 2002. The C+D website later (www.pgconnectdevelop.com) became the binder for innovators, scientists, [...]
Do you know that Zhongsi Boan Technology Beijing Co ltd, a top Chinese blockchain company, proposed a secure data transmission and storage method in an intelligent building system using [...]
Whenever my mentor discussed a problem with me, my first thought was to find the solution. Obviously, it is an attempt to show I am capable and make an impression, but then we are conditioned to [...]
Morphological analysis is simply an ordered way of looking at things. ~Fritz Zwicky Morphological analysis was invented by Fritz Zwicky, a Swedish astrophysicist who used morphological analysis [...]
Intelligence today is about using the collective knowledge of the organisation to reach an advantageous position in industry” ~~ Stevan Dedijer, the Father of Business Intelligence Walmart [...]
Did the title leave you bewildered? Mahesh’s recent email started with a similar disclaimer: “This email isn’t useful; it’s just interesting.” The next thing I know, [...]
According to the World Economic Forum, by 2040 Cultured Meat and Conventional Meat will be almost neck to neck with conventional meat catering to 40% of the demand and cultured meat to nearly [...]
Yili collaborated with a Space Agency to develop ‘Space Lab for “Future diary”. This cross-industry collaboration will include establishing a Space Lab for Future Dairy, aiming to use space [...]
In practice, open innovation can take the form of established partnerships like Delphi and Mobileye working on autonomous driving systems, and also be co-creation competitions like the BMW [...]
Almost every day, we see some company, a giant, specializing in its own domain, stuck in a bit of a pickle. The pickle could be some trouble with its research, its product optimization, or any [...]
The world was yet to get familiar with web2 when web3 hit the news. Our observations point towards the boom of user-friendly and highly secure technologies in the coming future. One such [...]
If Drug research and development is your bread and butter, you must be familiar with the wonders of Stelara. For the uninitiated, Stelara is the brand name of the drug Ustekinumab, which is [...]
“You don’t know the value of the best until you’ve experienced the worst,” I blurted out loud as I went through the journal of a paralegal, amazed at how his life took a turn for the best. While [...]
The adoption of 5G will propel the whole range of disruptive technologies, including AI, IoT, and robotics. With 5G bringing so much possibility in almost every domain, one must think – [...]
With the huge growth in the generic drug market, there is no doubt that generic companies (hey there!) are searching for drugs with a soon-to-be-expired label. With a new week comes a new list of [...]
As AI advances, one of the important, practical challenges that courts, governments, and regulators face is whether current intellectual property legal frameworks are equipped to address a [...]
Walmart, the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer, has been pushing the envelope for becoming a tech-centric company from being a traditional retailer. It has shifted its focus and [...]
Last week we uncovered the list of drug patents expiring in 2028. But can highfliers like you and I stop at that? Well, rest your numbing tendons for we’re here with the list of drug [...]
Our operational costs have been reduced by 50% and prosecution time is 30% faster, which has led to a 25% increase in profit. – Mike, one of our clients, filed over 20,000 (Information [...]
How would you know about a startup or a new player about which there is too little or nothing written on the internet? It won’t appear on Bloomberg or Crunchbase. And, you cannot miss it being in [...]
Our list of patents expiring from 2021 to 2025 was a blockbuster in the generic drug market. With the huge growth in the generic drug market, there is no doubt that generic companies (you too?) [...]
About ten years ago, traditional watchmakers—companies like Tag Heuer, Swatch, and Timex—entered dangerous waters. Tech companies were preparing to introduce the modern smartwatch—a grave threat [...]
Microsoft acquired the game developer Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion and cited the metaverse as a reason for acquiring it. Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, has also bet on the [...]
Patent landscapes have been used in the IP industry for a very long time and have been primarily used to track the number of patent filings, competitors, collaborations, and so on. But there is [...]
Last week we discussed the drug patents expiring in 2026. But that’s old news now. And as someone working in the generic drug market, you know how important it is to stay up to date. Right? [...]
The global market for alt-protein is expected to exceed $155 billion by 2027. Environmental concerns and animal welfare are some reasons for consumers’ growing awareness of alternative proteins [...]
Which drug patents are expiring in 2023? how about 2024? and 2025? There are about a dozen websites on the internet answering this very question. We can definitely do better than that. How about [...]
Not all that shines is gold and not every patent in your portfolio is a gem patent. Every inventor has a plan to eventually monetize their patent. But almost 80% of patents never see the light [...]
In the past, we published a list of drug patents expiring in 2023 and 2024. The list saw tremendous interest from people in the generic pharmaceutical industry. And why not? With the explosive [...]
Do you remember science classes in school where we used to DIY various projects? You indeed do, it was one of the most innovative things we did as children, but as we grew up, this spark to DIY [...]
I am going to share six Google Alerts tips you can use to track Competitors/Technology on the web without spamming your inbox (Just like the experts). *wink* With so much data being available on [...]
With the explosive growth in the generic drug market, generic companies (like yours) are in a battle to claim a share of the soon-to-be-expired drugs as quickly as possible. You would want to [...]
The article has a list of drug patents explored in 2023. You can get the drug patents expiration list from 2026 to 2030 in a PDF by filling out the form below. In 2020, we published an article [...]
The transportation industry accounts for roughly 21% of the global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and a lion’s share of these emissions is from road-based transportation, roughly amounting to 75% [...]
The patent prosecution process is a battle on its own, much akin to the patent owner and the examiner playing a game of chess. Each of them plays moves by not just reading the other one’s last [...]
For the longest time, I was thinking of turning this email from Sonali into an article, but for one or the other reason kept on delaying it. Ironically, the email shared by Sonali describes [...]
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. – Leonardo da Vinci The present era represents unprecedented technological complexity. The computers, mobile devices, televisions—even kitchen [...]
“To do more for the world than the world does for you. That is success” – Henry Ford, Ford Motor Company Founder. Today, flying cars are exactly what cars were in the 1900s, massively in [...]
Each of us might have been in a situation where we aren’t sure which option to select, be it in deciding where to go for vacation, where to stay, or what to eat? Even simpler tasks take [...]
Did you know that the smart stick for blind people was innovated by a 14-year-old? Yes, Riya Karumanchi from Toronto was an eighth-grade student when she grabbed the opportunity to innovate [...]
Government-provided incentives are currently boosting the top electric vehicle companies to step up their innovation game. In 2015, government incentives for electric cars made up around 20% [...]
This article lists drug patents from 2020 to 2022. You can get the drug patents expiration list from 2026 to 2030 in a PDF by filling out the form below. This article list has been updated on [...]
What change can be seen in 10-years? What will be different 10-years from now? But, one question is not asked much and can open room for interesting conversation – “What is NOT going [...]
GreyB researchers handle multiple projects and since we have teams that are expert in different technologies, we as a company get exposure to see the future from various angles. As an editor, I [...]
Drone Patents What’s in this Report? A list of 100 patents (unique families) includes the pioneer patents in the domain, a detailed view of technology covered by the patent, who owns them, [...]
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Have you ever heard of hiding in plain sight? How often do you skip the details because they look pretty obvious? But, a more important question, why am I asking these questions? It’s well [...]
GreyB Open Search Program Everything you need to know about : This challenge is designed to nurture the research abilities of students. We believe that the future belongs to those who dare to [...]
How often have you been confused as to what the other person expects from you, be it your mentor, your manager, or your employer? How often have you racked your brains wanting them to blurt it [...]
“A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” -Duke Ellington For my team, this case was a chance to brainstorm the best strategies to monetize patents when there is no infringement. How did [...]
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If you’re a student from the 2nd, 3rd and final year of your college, studying in any engineering stream (engineering because the contest is focused on technical projects), then you are an [...]
A winning result is one that is a 100% match with the given invention/idea. Your research results should cover all the features/aspects of the given concept, as closely as possible. In short [...]
Electric Vehicles are finally seeing the light of the day. The industry has been coming through and companies and startups have been innovating to overcome all the hindrances such as the battery, [...]
In recent news, a woman with HIV in the United States may be the first female and third person to have been “cured” of HIV through stem cell transplants. After stem cell therapy, the woman’s HIV [...]
Workplace training has made a name for itself. But often, when we attend such training, it isn’t easy to realize how these workshops are helping us. It is very difficult to see an immediate [...]
The complexity of the cell therapy products and patient-specific variability, product quality, and consistency are significant challenges in the Cell Therapy domain. Cell Therapy Startups with [...]
The Quantum Computing field has come a long way since quantum computers were conceived by Richard Feynman. Although the field is still in its infancy, with its long-term promise, it remains one [...]
Note: The article was first published on Nov 11, 2020. It has recently been updated on Mar 16, 2022. In our previous article, we talked about the 5G chipset market. In this article, we will [...]
With research in the Electric Vehicle domain ongoing for more than a decade, a number of companies are now standing as competitors to Tesla. But, at the moment it seems that ‘Tesla’ has become [...]
On May 5, 1809, Mary Kies became the first woman to receive a patent in the United States for her technique of weaving straw with silk. Does it mean that women inventors didn’t exist earlier? [...]
While going through weekly emails from the marketing team, I stumbled upon the above statement. This in return made me search more into the Clarivate Patent Trend Report of this year. I have seen [...]
Whether it’s searching for photographs of loved ones or someone you don’t even know about. AI is revolutionizing the world. Breaking down language barriers via Google Translate, composing [...]
The internet has become indispensable for a long time now, especially for researchers. And while there’s a list of things they can use it for, Google giving them the ease to keep their research [...]
Competitive intelligence is pretty essential for any executive to make an informed decision. As an R&D head or a C-suite executive, you would want to know — who is your competition, what [...]
Being new to the team and GreyB’s work, I always wondered how we find the right startups for our clients to acquire. I always wondered how GreyB researchers could select one that fits the [...]
This week a lot of cool and talented people joined our GreyB family straight outta college. Remember what it was like, your transition from college to a job? The knot in the gut, the heart [...]
AOBiome is researching a beneficial bacteria which is used to treat skin diseases such as acne and psoriasis. Codex Beauty filed a patent that talks about a natural composition that when [...]
Arla Foods recently announced a groundbreaking technology that holds the potential to revolutionize innovation for dairy. This technology can separate milk into its different protein components [...]
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“Despite the high nutritional values of soy milk, only 13% of the households in the USA are reported to purchase it.” The beany flavor and unique taste are the major reasons for low acceptance. [...]
When thinking about inventions, more or less, we assume that a lot of planning went behind them. But surprisingly, a lot of products that make an irreplaceable part of our daily lives are in [...]
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In the past two months, we set on a journey to uncover all there is to know about Quantum computing. Starting from the market to industries, exploring how companies from different industries are [...]
Biologics have been observed to be a rapidly evolving area within biotechnology. Cancer, autoimmune diseases, and diabetes treatments account for over 60% of the biologics market. Thus making it [...]
While working on your CV or applying for a job you might have thought about highlighting the perfect skill sets. More often than not, you might have pursed your lips as a number of questions [...]
The global phospholipids market was valued at USD 3.06 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 5.08 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period.– Reports and Data [...]
For a researcher, prior-art searching means following a set of patterns and ending with a bang-on result. Finding a bang-on result for every case is not easy. From the beginning of my career as a [...]
I’ve seen docketing systems missing lots of basic checks that can be programmed in a day. For instance, I’ve experienced IDS filing systems that do not check if cited references are in sync with [...]
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) market is witnessing explosive evolution. Not only in the tech-driven industries but also in the new lines of business and in the homes of consumers. As demand [...]
“At the end of the day I can get the work that I need, but if I would have done the work myself, I would have done it differently.”, relatable? This is the problem that some of the best [...]
With our previous articles on 5G in the Healthcare sector, it is apt to wonder if turbulence brought by the introduction of 5G to the various other technical domains is waiting to shake the [...]
If you have ever received a software patent for invalidation that has claims like a “computer command” that comprise – 1) DOM index value, 2) DOM property name, and 3) DOM property [...]
Everyone knows PET is completely recyclable. But PET recycling comes with its own set of cleaning and sorting needs. As a result, even today, only about 30% of the waste is recycled every year. [...]
The original plan was to deep dive into the last 10 years of Amazon’s patent portfolio to dissect the brain behind the Amazon think tank. Figure out its secret future projects. Projects [...]
“Corporate patent buyers have pulled back and NPEs have moved in with more buying (often with cash), accounting for almost 70% of patent sales as of last quarter. In fact, they are buying more [...]
While on a hunt for a killer prior art, even after putting in all your blood and sweat, it is not certain that you will hit right on it. One of the many reasons could be that the industry or,…
Holiday Gift exchanging calls for making the best of the latest innovations and getting something for your friends and family that leaves them awestruck. But what high-tech gift could become a [...]
Wondering what’s Coffee Break with RJ (aka Rohit Jaswal)? GreyB has been running coffee breaks with RJ for quite some time now, and we’ve had the pleasure of meeting some great personalities and [...]
在专利无效检索中你是否因陷入引文的海洋而止步不前？ 引文分析尽管是有效的检索策略，实践中通常限于分析到被引专利的第二代或第三代引文，很难再继续向下分析，其原因是当引文从第三代进入第四代的时候文献量会暴增。下图的专利引文树具体演示了引文数量的增长状况。 如何快速有效地筛查相关的引文从而找到相关的现有技术文件呢？下面是我在工作经常使用的并且其有效性在很多项目中得到充分证实的技巧。 [...]
Have you ever spent a lot of time sifting through information that already exists within your organization? Has it ever happened that the internal knowledge of all the past projects got [...]
The idea of learning from one another has been going on since the dawn of time. As humans, we evolved by learning from nature and each other. Our learning makes us who we are today, it builds our [...]
专利无效的目的何在，这似乎是个简单的问题。 诚然，其目的就是找到一个检索结果-这个结果能够公开目标专利的每个特征（这样的结果通常称作一类文献），如果不能找到这样的一类文献，那么我们要查找到若干个结果，能够支持目标专利已经存在这一论断。 [...]
We all are familiar with the frustration of beating the sauce out of the bottle as the last of it sticks to the bottle. Well, the new packaging trends might finally be our rescue force. “People [...]
“… Intuition is nothing but the outcome of earlier intellectual experience”, Einstein said. Ideas are just a mash-up of already existing information. And what if I tell you with that logic, [...]
One thing that IP World has for sure taught me is that you can never be too careful! There exists a patent for almost every weird thing you can think of. And this spooky season as you put on [...]
The previous article laid ground to explain the stakeholders in the Healthcare domain and how 5G is affecting each of them. Moving forward we answer a question every business head (you too?) have [...]
Become a part of GreyB’s insider list Get our distilled learning delivered to you. GreyB has executed more than 2800 projects for 370+ clients across 37 countries. Some projects were relatively [...]
This article is written by Andrew Schulman, Consulting Expert & Attorney at Law, and it appeared first on his LinkedIn profile. Claim charts (infringement contentions [ICs], invalidity [...]
Planning to launch a new product and concerned about the huge IP prevailing in the domain? Does the thought of accidentally Designing/producing an infringing product ever bother you? What if [...]
I could go on and give you a list of reasons why you should read books but we both know that you’ve heard them a million times since you were a kid. Haven’t you? I, for one, enjoy reading [...]
This is the second part of our 4 part series on Quantum Computing. The first one discusses the growing market of quantum computing. Considering the growth drivers and opportunities, we can deduce [...]
“More than 75% of SEP litigations involve 3GPP standards, including these days’ hot topic i.e., 5G standard and its predecessor i.e., 4G, 3G, and 2G.” – IPWatchdog The stakes in [...]
With 5G into the picture, wireless communication has moved way beyond smartphones and telecoms. Today, the companies in sectors such as Healthcare, Automotive, Gaming, etc. are developing [...]
GreyB’s Buddy Program The transition from college to work comes with a lot of expectations. While many of these will turn into reality, a few may not. The feeling of starting your first job [...]
Thermal Processing has been the traditional decontamination method for years to ensure food safety. However, recent years have witnessed the use of UV lights to improve food life and eliminate [...]
On August 26, 2021, the Central Government of India announced: “New Drone Rules – 2021” that liberalizes drone rules with the vision to make India a global drone hub, by 2030. We [...]
BloombergNEF’s (BNEF) new report estimates EVs and other zero-emissions vehicles to account for 70 percent of new-vehicle sales by 2040, up from 4 percent in 2020 — Electric cars have [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been disrupting many industries for the past decade. With the rise of data and powerful hardware, AI has changed the world to a great extent and the peak is yet [...]
The Vaping Industry is set on its way to progress both in terms of popularity and market capitalization. In fact, according to a report, the global e-cigarette and vape market – which was valued [...]
According to reports, it takes ~10 years and $2.6 Billion for a new drug to complete its journey from initial discovery to its market launch. Given the timeline and the resources at stake, you [...]
‘Oh! I wish I’d known this when I started my career, ‘ If only I could go back in time and change this thing about myself!’, ‘The younger me has no clue what’s coming, I need to [...]
5G in healthcare is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about trends across industries, wouldn’t you say? And it’s not only because it’s projected to be used in everything from [...]
Have you ever faced a situation where you are trying to invalidate a formulation patent and end up not having even a single prior art disclosing the exact same proportions of ingredients? Despite [...]
As searchers, each of us has an array of tactics and strategies at our disposal. Implementing the right tactic at the right resource could open doors to the prior art that you thought might not [...]
“Simulating the behavior of 100 billion neurons of the human brain is not feasible by classical computers but quantum machine learning promises to fulfill that requirement.” Quantum computing was [...]
Imagine this – You have a patent to invalidate. What are the possible search avenues you will explore to ensure a comprehensive search such that no prior art is missed? If you’re a [...]
Ever since the first person thought of using a stick to create fire, humans have been hard at work creating new tools and gadgets. But for Tarun creating new and supercool things is beyond just [...]
Almost every business across all industries, including, Manufacturing and industrial Automation, Robotics & Automation, and Healthcare Technology, is inducting the Internet of Things (IoT) in [...]
In November 2018, Amazon announced the launch of the inferentia chip during its re: Invent conference. Like any other Amazon innovation, this one had us all hooked. What is so special about this [...]
In the practical world, circumstances are not always in our favor. Sometimes, indeed, we don’t have suitable weapons to fight the battle. On the contrary, the opponent’s counterattack is so [...]
Before Covid-19, the autonomous vehicle industry was the new Silicon Valley-BLACK. Top VCs were pouring billions of dollars into AV Startups. According to McKinsey’s 2019 report on mobility [...]
Patent filing in the semiconductor industry has exploded in recent years as new technologies like the internet of things, machine learning, and artificial intelligence have rapidly expanded in [...]
Imagine this – You are a leading biopharmaceutical player whose R&D team has developed a novel product. Before launching the product, you want to make sure your product is not infringing on [...]
Are you a cloud solutions provider who is currently trying to deploy 5G services at the edge? If yes, have you been participating in the 3GPP standardization process? If you answered in [...]
If you were to stop a random person on street and ask them if they have heard about Disney and Netflix, chances are they would nod in affirmative. The former is an almost century-old brand whose [...]
As a litigator, you love killer prior art, don’t you? A perfect Tier-I reference(s) would make life so easy and court proceedings bliss. But what if killer prior art does not exist? The next [...]
As a researcher, What is one of the biggest challenges faced by you in your organization? We asked this question both internally and to some of our clients and here’s one of the most common [...]
The world of 6G will be one of abundance. By the time 6G matures in 2030, the way we communicate with each other could change drastically, incorporating everything from holograms to virtual [...]
With the growth of V2X technology, the much-awaited future of our transportation system is approaching sooner than anticipated. The V2X tech – valued at USD 689 Million in 2020 – is predicted to [...]
I have been with GreyB for over two years now. I have worked on multiple cases, yet every new case brings with it the same enthusiasm and thrill – something I love about the IP industry. That is [...]
We have come down to the final part of our 3-Part V2X Communication series. In the previous parts, we talked about the V2X market both in terms of C-V2X and WLAN-V2X and why the majority of [...]
Jim, a Patent attorney, with years of experience in litigation, asked during a handshake meeting with my team — “what do you suck at?”. In a confident voice, I said, turnaround time. It is [...]
According to a study, around 65% of the human population has a reduced ability to digest lactose. This means a majority of people cannot consume most dairy products. However, it’s also true that [...]
The vaping industry is taking the tobacco market by storm. It’s not surprising either, as, unlike a traditional cigarette, vapes provide control over both the volume and density of the puff. Not [...]
We have been working on a lot of drone-related patent monetization projects recently and came across quite a few interesting drone-related patents worth acquiring. Flirtey’s drone safety [...]
Have you been busy building fantastic games and are unaware of all the recent happenings in the industry? By recent happenings, I mean the increased involvement of telecom companies in the cloud [...]
Example – One of our clients (a big multinational company) wanted to know which of their competitors are filing patents similar to theirs. We inputted their patents into BOS and identified [...]
Example – One of our clients (a big multinational company) wanted to buy patents (~10) from a big portfolio (~1500) that targeted company X. We used BOS to identify patents-on-sale that had been [...]
Example – One of our clients (a patent broker) wanted to buy patents (~500) from a big portfolio (~1500). He had less time at hand to complete the deal. So, we could not use the manual approach [...]
Example – One of our clients (a big US company X) wanted to identify if there are patents that can be of threat to them. We used BOS to identify granted patents that had been used to provide [...]
Example – One of our clients (Patent Licensing Specialist) wanted to identify small clusters of patents from a big portfolio (~2500) that can be used to target company X, and Y. We used BOS to [...]
Recently, in some of the patent litigation complaints, we observed that the attorneys are using citation data as an indication that a company was well aware of the patent and continued to use the [...]
BOS provides a list of companies that were trying to patent concepts similar to what we’re already patented by the input patents. The examiner used input patents to cite 102/103 rejections [...]
Recently, one of our clients (A partner at a big US law firm) wanted us to identify a couple of potentially high-value patents from his list of 1800 patents. We inputted 1800 US patents into the [...]
“In Europe, 85% of consumers under a survey perceived hair-care as important or very important to their daily lives” – Consumer Insights 2017, published by Cosmetics Europe, the Personal [...]
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Higher damages and specifically, treble damages are a dream come true for every plaintiff in patent litigation. I mean who won’t like triple the normally entitled amount? However, if we have to [...]
This is the second part of our 3-part V2X series. But before we go ahead, let’s take a quick recap. In the first part, we talked about how V2X communication is going to change the world for good. [...]
As the world swiftly moves towards adopting autonomous and Electric vehicles, the tire industry – which is one of the most important components that drive these changes – is still [...]
On average, there are 6 million car accidents in the U.S. every year, with Massachusetts holding the top spot for the highest percentage of drivers with a prior at-fault accident. That’s [...]
This is the final part of our 4-part IoT Series. Previously, we talked about 5 Leading IoT Companies and their position on the IoT Value chain, looked at some of the major happenings in IoT in [...]
Ever since its launch in November 2004, Google Scholar has become an indispensable search tool amongst students, researchers, and legal practitioners around the globe. Be it for working on their [...]
55% of research in nanocomposite packaging is centered around Polyolefin and Cellulose.Explore more packaging insights in the trend report.Access the reportMycoworks’ Reishi, a plant-based [...]
“COVID may have an end in sight thanks to vaccines, but the lessons and values realized by critical infrastructure companies operating drones during the pandemic only pave the way for more [...]
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected several industries around the world. Businesses have taken a hit and most of them are adopting a myriad of approaches to combat these tough times. While [...]
If you have been searching for a comprehensive guide on how to conduct a patent search, I would like to congratulate you because your search has just ended. This is your one-stop solution where [...]
Imagine this – A leading smartphone player comes to you with a litigation-grade search project for a smartphone-related patent. If the fact that this patent was in litigation does not sound [...]
Intellectual property, especially patents, are one of the most important intangible assets of a business – especially the ones that sustain majorly by inventing and innovating. Given that [...]
With the deployment of 5G networks speeding up across the world, 5G SEP declarations are also skyrocketing. All the SEP holders are aggressively declaring their 5G SEPs to ETSI to strengthen [...]
There are a hundred different ways to perform a patent search – You can perform it on a commercial or a free patent database. You might choose a conventional way or go totally out of the league – [...]
In the early 2000s, companies with business models entwined with the internet saw their stock prices collapse. As a result, businesses and students started to believe that the computer industry [...]
Consumers today expect additional benefits beyond basic nutritional supplements in their food. Something that stands out as a special type of matrix to facilitate probiotic health benefits. But [...]
This is the fourth and final part of our Edge Computing Market Research Series. In this article, we will discuss the top startups researching and working in edge computing technology. In the [...]
After Smartwatches, Smart Glasses are considered to be the next major development in wearables that will enter into our daily lives. Many startups and major tech players are trying to create [...]
This is the second article of our 4-part Edge Computing Market Research Series. In this article, we will talk about the major technical challenges of Edge computing and the solutions provided by [...]
“Organizations that have embarked on a digital business journey have realized that a more decentralized approach is required to address digital business infrastructure requirements. As the volume [...]
In recent years, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) have been the hot topic of interest for the R&D-Sales and Marketing departments of various companies. After all, confirming the patent as [...]
Did you know that IBM has found a new way to license and sell its patents? What is it – you ask? NFTs. On April 21, IBM announced that in collaboration with patent marketplace IPwe, it seeks to [...]
If you are a high-level executive working in the automobile industry, you will quip – “The times are tough.” The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the industry hard. Every company is holding onto its [...]
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Not Really. Partly because we craft claims amendments while keeping in mind not to touch the novel aspect of the already granted patent. It makes it easier for the examiner to grant the claims [...]
“In 2020, there were 27 software-related patents on appeal for subject matter eligibility. The CAFC found four of the patents either partially or fully eligible under Section 101. It found 22 [...]
“Gamers are the most passionate people in the world and it’s painful when you make them unhappy”. Jack Tretton, President, and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America (2013) We have to agree [...]
There have been five years of change in five months due to the pandemic. –Deloitte report, TMT Predictions 2021 For the year of disaster and bad luck that 2020 was for the most part of the [...]
Newsletters Packaging Industry Cosmetics Industry Dairy Industry Packaging Industry 5 Recent Breakthrough Invention in Packaging Industry What could be the next move of your competitions? What [...]
Imagine this – It’s late in the afternoon. You had a heavy lunch an hour or so ago, and your eyes are drooping now. All you want is a nap, but you cannot because you have work and [...]
A year ago, in 2020, we published our take on the state of 5G and why automotive industries should be investing in 5G unless they want to find themselves in hot water. Gladly, a year later, [...]
That won’t happen. Because we prepare the mapping before we suggest the amendments in the claim. This assures return-on-investment or help you take actions before only when there is a return.
