Will you be penalized for celebrating Halloween in 2021?
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 your costumes, here’s another thing to be afraid of- would you be penalized for infringing these […]
How to overcome technological challenges in e-cigarette domain?
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 at USD 15.04 Billion in 2020 – is expected to become worth 104 Billion by 2028. This is not it. The […]
#1 Supercool analysts at GreyB (#IAMAGREYB)
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 ‘work’. Who’s Tarun? Tarun is a research analyst in the Patent monetization team at GreyB AND he loves experimenting with […]
How to identify distressed companies for acquisition using patents?
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 retailers are shifting from Brick and Mortar to Online, some businesses are holding on to their assets and looking for investors to stay afloat […]
4 Mistakes that might make you lose out on standard-essential patents in your portfolio
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 SEP more or less opens the doors for a company to earn royalties worth tens of millions of dollars. It could add to your revenues. But, […]
IBM’s Plan to Commercialize Patents using NFTs could unlock $1 Trillion Opportunity
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 transform corporate patents with Next-gen NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) using its Blockchain platform. This is big news since […]
9 Inspiring Women Inventors You Should Know About- no matter what!
If you are reading this on a smartphone, at some point down this list, you would be reading about a female inventor who developed an important component that powers your smartphones. Her company has shipped approximately 160 billion smartphone chips to date. Any guesses who she might be? Well, before you go on a guessing spree, […]
Top 10 US Patent Infringement Cases with Largest Patent Damages
Recently in March 2021, Intel Vs. VLSI made the news when the Texas court asked Intel to pay $2.18 billion to VLSI for infringing two of their patents. The amount was the second highest patent damages award in US History. In the history of initial patent damages awarded in the US, there were few cases […]
How are American Multinational Technology Companies Strategizing their Trademark Filing?
Companies like Apple and Google strategizing their trademark filings isn’t a news flash, right? But today we’re going a step deeper into the making of these trademark strategies and explore the one that has left us the most astound- Google’s Tongan shell diversion. However, before we get to it, it’s important to know if a […]
All those who started their career in GreyB got this email!
As professionals, we are often unwary of how time passes. In the midst of projects, client communications, meeting goals and KPIs, and chasing our zenith, we somewhere grow old. Years later, when we reflect back on those years passed, we often wish there were things we could tell our younger selves, which could have made […]
Enhancing Understanding of Technology Readiness Levels through Patents
“In some ways, Technology transformation can be a little confusing”, I thought to myself as I sat writing this article. Why’s that? you ask. Well, to many of us transformation can implicate finality – that once we’ve managed the shift, that’s it. Now we can reap the rewards of it for years to come. But […]
12 IP Newsletters to Subscribe this Holiday Season
Changes in the global economic environment have influenced the development of business models where IP is a central element establishing value and potential growth. With IP playing such a crucial role, you’d want to stay updated about the ongoings in the domain. And while blogs are a good source of staying updated, getting those blog […]
Message in a bottle: Thank you from Muzammil…
I was scrolling across my Reddit feed last night when I came across a post on the thread r/LifeProTips. The crux was whenever you have a chance to appreciate someone and give a genuine compliment, don’t hesitate from doing so. This reminded me of a recent mail sent By Muzammil, who is a Manager in […]
Basics of IPR Explained: Four Types of Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the bundle of legal rights granted with the aim to protect the creations of the intellect of either an individual or a group or an organization individually or collectively. Intellectual property is divided into two broad classes: Industrial Property and Copyright. Industrial property includes patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and […]
14 Famous Patent Infringement Cases that changed US Patent Law
The patent system that exists today in the US is a result of multiple decisions and verdicts that shaped the course of history for patent laws. Some decisions were minorly significant, while others had a major impact and changed laws on patentability and how patents were perceived. Every verdict changed some aspects of patent law […]
USPTO “Patents 4 Partnerships” – A brief introduction and takeaways
USPTO has become a focus of interest these days, with the release of Patent Center recently and now the USPTO IP Marketplace. This IP Marketplace called the “Patents 4 Partnerships” is an initiative by USPTO to put together those who have inventions that they want to license or sell to others. Looking at the current […]
