Training at GreyB ft. Meghna Singh
This year, I joined an IP company as part of my internship, and to be honest, before this, I had little to no idea about this field. – Meghna, Patent Monetization, GreyB Transitioning from a laid-back college routine to work life is challenging as is, but when you enter the world of Intellectual property, your […]
Patent Family Tree: A Visual Guide to Understanding Patent Portfolios
A patent family is an unparalleled fortress, strategically safeguarding intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions. It forms a robust defense, enabling swift and global protection against unauthorized use of innovative concepts. However, understanding global patent portfolios is complex and exhaustive. Navigating these connections across borders becomes challenging. Imagine simplifying this process with a visual map that […]
Patent Valuation: A Hybrid Approach for an Insightful Assessment
When it comes to patent valuation, relying solely on objective criteria presents certain challenges, such as legal risks and failure to adapt to technological evolution. Objective factors act as indicators of a patent portfolio’s health and aid in identifying valuable patents with high potential. However, they will not provide a comprehensive and insightful evaluation of […]
Become The Leading SEP Contributor To Wi-Fi 7 With Your Wi-Fi 6 Patents!
While Wi-Fi 6 has reshaped the connectivity landscape, the arrival of Wi-Fi 7 presents both a challenge and an opportunity for telecom players. Poised to power everything from immersive AR/VR experiences to ultra-high-definition video streams, Wi-Fi 7 is set to redefine the benchmarks of wireless networking. With the Wi-Fi Alliance’s anticipated unveiling of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED […]
A tool to identify standard essential patents in your portfolio.
The Traditional process to identify Standard Essential Patent (SEP) is time-consuming and resource-intensive, especially when dealing with large patent sets. While manual analysis cannot be overlooked, it often involves examining patents that are not even close to being a Standard Essential Patent (SEP). This leads to wasted resources and hindrances in competing in the dynamic […]
Top 5 Chrome Extensions Every Researcher Should Have
Did you know more than 24.9% of the 137,345 Google Chrome extensions are designed to boost productivity? However, amidst this vast array of choices, choosing the ideal extension for managing research tasks can be confusing and time-consuming. Research and information-gathering have become indispensable across various fields. Fortunately, with the abundance of digital tools at our […]
Philip’s Strategy To Declare One Patent as a Standard Essential Patent in Two Standards
Generally, patents are filed with a particular standard in mind. Take, for instance, a scenario where researchers filed a patent related to a concept in 5G technology. The typical route for obtaining returns from such a patent would involve declaring it essential to 5G within the 3GPP organization. But have you ever wondered what the […]
4 Phases of Successful Patent Acquisition Strategy
The strategic patent acquisition has proven to be a game-changing move for those seeking to safeguard their innovations, enhance their market standing, and potentially increase revenue. Nortel’s bankruptcy in 2009 led to a consortium of tech giants, including Apple and Microsoft, shelling out $4.5 billion in 2011 to secure its 6,000-strong patent portfolio. Google’s 2012 […]
Airbnb may Expand into Social Media company
In recent years, Airbnb, the global hospitality disruptor, has been quietly but persistently venturing into a new domain: social networking. While Airbnb is known for its innovative approach to hospitality, its patent filing data suggests an intriguing pivot toward a more interconnected digital landscape- Since 2011, AirBnB has been filing more patents in the social […]
What does Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard’s huge IP Portfolio mean for you?
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 that make it worth mentioning. Cloud gaming is the future of the gaming sector, and currently, Microsoft has 60-70% of the cloud gaming market. The announcement […]
Use of AI in Patents and Intellectual Property
The graph below compares different methods by cost and accuracy, including manual, AI, Keyword, and CPC-based patent analysis and categorization. Here’s how each of these methods affects patent categorization- CPC Classification CPC Classification is the most common way to categorize patents. It quickly gives a broad overview of your portfolio but rarely translates into business […]
5 Ways How Megacorporations Leverage IP through Mergers and Acquisitions
In early 2012, Google acquired Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, along with access to its vast collection of patents. Motorola was also a founding member of the Open Handset Alliance, consisting of 84 companies working together to develop Android. With this acquisition, Google became the driving force behind Android (the world’s largest mobile operating system […]
Perform Competitor Research In 30 Seconds – GreyB’ CompInsight
Have you considered that by solely performing competitor research based on their online presence and ranking, you miss many innovative companies working on similar technologies? These companies may have even patented their innovations, which makes them the REAL COMPETITORS to your business. After all, patent data reveals innovators entering your domain at an early stage- […]
Discover Top 12 Patent Litigation Funding Companies In The US & UK
Recent years have seen a paradigm shift in patent litigation cases. 61% of the patent infringement lawsuits since 2020 were backed up by litigation funding companies. A further 30% of patent litigation cases were estimated to be funded through litigation funding in 2021 alone. The litigation finance industry is expanding rapidly, and patent lawsuits have […]
5 Powerful techniques to successfully invalidate telecom patents
In September, Lenovo Group paid a hefty $140 million in a SEPs infringement lawsuit by InterDigital. In the same month, Xiaomi and Oppo were sued by Panasonic over 4G patent infringement, adding to the legal battles faced by Chinese smartphone giants. Patent litigation has become increasingly prominent in the telecom sector. It’s no longer a […]
Exploring ChatGPT’s Capabilities & Limitations in Prior Art Search
In a world where ChatGPT, the cutting-edge AI language model by OpenAI, has rapidly transformed industries, the intellectual property (IP) sector is no exception. Its remarkable ability to extract profound insights from vast data pools raises intriguing questions about its impact on the IP industry, particularly in prior-art searches. As research analysts, our curiosity led […]