Samsung Faces a Lawsuit Every 5 Days, Pharma Litigation Booms, and NPEs Stay Highly Active
Imagine being sued every 5 days! For Samsung Group, that became a reality in 2024. The tech giant became the most sued company in the US, with 69 patent infringement lawsuits involving 208 patents. However, Samsung was not alone in this struggle. Tech giants like Amazon and Google were right behind Samsung in the list. […]
7 Carbon offset marketplaces – Are you partnering with the right one?
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 riddled with unreliable claims, murky quality, and a lack of transparency. The Verra controversy shook the market’s trust in carbon offsetting. Companies like […]
Carbon offsetting- a greenwashing strategy?
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 belief! In 2023, Delta Air Lines was sued over its $1 billion carbon neutrality claim, which plaintiffs argued was “false and misleading.” Delta’s ambitious pledge of going […]
Apple was sued 181 times for patent infringement cases in the last 5 years. Why?
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, but Apple dodged the bullet by agreeing to pay Qualcomm royalties for its wireless technology patents. In 2021, Medical companies […]
How Will The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act Of 2023 Affect The U.S. Patent System?
The unanimous decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International case spiked patent rejections by 31%, leaving innovators and their backers in limbo. That single court case has derailed over 60,000 innovations, hampering industries that depend on new tech. In this uncertain climate, Senator Coons said, “More than a […]
Detecting Pests in Agriculture using Artificial Intelligence
According to a United Nations report, up to 40% of yearly global crop production is lost to pests. Plant diseases cost the world economy over $220 billion and pests approximately $70 billion. These devastating losses exacerbate farmers’ hardships and cause scarcity of high-quality food. Fortunately, artificial intelligence proves to be a powerful ally for effective […]
The Emergence of AI in Pollination Management: A Paradigm Shift in Agriculture
Market research indicates that artificial intelligence in agriculture will be worth about $4.7 billion by 2028. The AI-based autonomous farming industry is booming, with approximately 200 agricultural startups hailing from the US alone! Pollination is critical to the life cycle of many crops. But the declining populations of natural pollinators, like bees, is a growing […]
Decoding China’s patent filing strategy using USPTO patent data
Key Insights Compared to its counterparts, China holds a 3x lead in patent collaboration. With a key focus on accessing technology. Japan holds the second spot on this list, with most of the collaborations within the country, instead of foreign countries. There has been a substantial increase in patent collaboration in the past few years. […]
Steve Jobs is Still Filing Patents for Apple! Here’s How
Did you know 12 new Apple patents published in 2023 have Steve Jobs credited as one of the inventors? The former CEO was well-known for his iconic design choices and proactive approach to patenting everything. To this date, Steven P. Jobs has 1,158 patents credited in total, of which 377 are utility-based and 781 are […]
Race Against Time: Tracking Down a 55-Year-Old Book in Just 48 Hours
While working with various cases of prior art searches, our grit and investigative approach have helped us sail the boat every time. These skills were not developed overnight; each case has contributed to honing them. Eventually, these same skills helped us track down a 55-year-old book in just 48 hours. To top it off, the […]
Most Reliable Top IP Blogs and Magazines to stay updated on the patent world!
The IP world is ever-evolving. As a result, it becomes difficult to keep track of the same. But, it is essential for any individual or company to be educated about IP so as to protect and benefit from their own works, artistic creations, ideas, and concepts! What is the solution, then? IP Blogs! Amazingly, there […]
Best Knowledge Management Systems Are Never On Cloud!
Opting for cloud knowledge management systems is the new trend among organizations, whether a tech giant or a small paper manufacturing company. But uploading years of company intelligence to the cloud is like giving your credit card information to your kids. Remember when UpGuard discovered 540 million unsecured Facebook user data records on public Amazon […]
World IP Day 2023: Celebrating Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs and Innovators
On this World IP Day, let’s take a look at eight women entrepreneurs and innovators who, through ingenuity, creativity, and unwavering determination, inspire us all. These women are pushing the boundaries of what was once thought impossible and are blazing a trail for future generations of female innovators. What’s even more awe-inspiring is that many […]
Learn from Apple and Google to go beyond the survival during recession!
Imagine you’re Mike, the IP Counsel of a leading technology manufacturing company. With the economy slowly slipping into a recession, you must ensure that your company doesn’t sink. This means you must protect your company’s existing IP and identify new opportunities for growth and innovation. Since you realize how important it is to invest in […]
PUMA lost the case because of Rihanna! Here is why
In just a few decades, social media, as we know it, has influenced our everyday life. Over 4.5 billion people use social media daily. More than 300 million photos are uploaded daily on Facebook. Next to Facebook is Instagram, where 95 million photos and videos are shared every day. With so much information on social […]
This Thanksgiving let’s revisit some Innovations we are thankful for in 2022!
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 blessings of the past year. And even in this time of turmoil, when many of us couldn’t spend our holidays […]
