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 […]
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. […]
Insider’s Guide: How to Profit from the Solid-State Battery Patent Buying Data?
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. The news took the battery industry by storm, and holding the most patents in this domain, there is no doubt that this Japanese player would dominate the market. However, […]
Does the FDA’s warning mark an end to Ozempic?
The recent FDA controversy around Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic has brought many eyes to the drug. For the uninitiated, Ozempic (semaglutide) is an anti-obesity medication for long-term weight management. However, an FDA-approved label was recently updated to warn of potential serious intestinal side effects like obstruction or blockage. In this study, we see how this FDA […]
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 […]
Lead the generic drug market with this one effective strategy
Closely monitoring the patent expirations of well-known branded drugs, such as Abilify for schizophrenia and Abaraxane for cancer treatment, is essential. This practice of monitoring patents can give generic drug makers a significant competitive edge, ultimately granting them an advantage in the generic drug market. As top blockbuster drugs approach patent expiration, strategic ANDA filings […]
