Patent Transaction

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

In 2020, Moderna leveraged its patent portfolio, which included patents related to the Covid-19 vaccine, to secure IP backed financing for research and development. This financing played a [...]

One key takeaway from Kent Richardson, Michael Costa, and Erik Oliver’s Patent Brokered Market Report 2023 is that buyers held the upper hand in 2023. This trend is expected to continue in [...]

While early identification of Wi-Fi 7 SEPs is the long-term vision, immediate dominance in the wireless domain comes from identifying the sellers of Wi-fi 6 patents with enforceable portfolios. [...]

On October 13th, 2023, Microsoft officially closed its acquisition of video game developer Activision Blizzard King, nearly 21 months after announcing it. Here are some highlights of this deal [...]

Toyota has made a significant claim about a “technological breakthrough” that could enable the Japanese automaker to halve solid-state batteries (SSB)’ size, weight, and production cost. [...]

During the second quarter of 2023, there was a 7% increase in patent applications for immuno-oncology compared to the previous quarter, indicating a dynamic transformation in the oncology [...]

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) often dominate headlines, but the role of intellectual property (IP) though crucial, is often overlooked. IP can influence industry competition and innovation, [...]

Jon, a high-ranking executive of a tech firm, recently reached out to us with a request to find valuable Wi-Fi6 SEPs his company should buy. As soon as we ended the kick-off call, we opened [...]

As a seasoned innovator or senior patent counsel, you likely recognize that selling patents can be a swift avenue to generate income. However, it’s easy to fall into the tempting belief [...]

The often-overlooked aspect of traditional startup scouting is the relationship between startups and financial institutions, particularly manifested through patent transactions. However, this [...]

As innovation in self-driving technology is picking up the pace, acquiring the right patents can be crucial for IP managers to ensure their company stays ahead of the competition. But it isn’t as [...]

Analyzing your patent portfolio and potentially selling your patents to interested buyers can be a smart business move. And you already know that. Right? Therefore, to help guide you in this [...]

Irrespective of the company’s size, finding an alternative funding source can be challenging. While startups/smaller companies may struggle to secure funding for R&D or to support their [...]

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 [...]

“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 [...]

With the overall change in the patent market- dropping sales, increase in software patent sales, rise and fall of NPE litigation and the mere existence of Alice, it is important to encompass the [...]

“I wish there was one comprehensive list that provides all the patent marketplaces where one could buy and sell patents” — uttered Sara, an inventor friend of mine, during our conversation [...]

Patents, when used strategically, can take your business on the path of unshakable success. They can secure your business from corporate and legal hurdles, and help ensure a dependable revenue [...]