The Skill Of Asking The Right Questions For Effective Patent Infringement Analysis

The Skill Of Asking The Right Questions For Effective Patent Infringement Analysis

Developing the ability to ask pertinent and thought-provoking questions is an essential skill for intellectual property (IP) researchers to stay on top of their work in the fast-moving field. The ability to ask insightful and relevant questions is an elemental principle that cannot be emphasized enough.  In this article, we delve into the significance of […]

Step-by-Step Guide to Uncover Crucial Business Insights Using ASEAN Patentscope

Uncover Crucial Business Insights With ASEAN patentscope

Patent data, especially patent claims, can help with various tasks, such as assessing the market, analyzing competitors, identifying innovative trends, evaluating risks, and devising market-entry strategies. Such patent information is generally straightforward with databases like Google Patents, Espacenet, WIPO Patentscope, etc. However, there is a challenge for countries such as Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, […]

Found 102 prior art in the textile industry to invalidate a med tech patent

Invalidating a MedTech Patent Using 102 prior art in textile industry

During invalidation searches, I often stumble upon 102 prior art from my surroundings. It might fascinate you how I discover them even when I’m not looking for them consciously. However, it’s second nature to me now.  Recently, I cracked a patent invalidity case in a similar situation, but before I share the complete story, let […]

Using Research Grant Proposal Of An Inventor To Invalidate the Patent

Invalidating an Inventor's Patent With Research Grant Proposal

This is the story of a project that challenged me to invalidate a patent by one of the pioneers in the field of next-gen gene sequencing with over two decades of research under his belt.  It was a typical day for me. I had successfully completed a project the day before, woke up refreshed, and […]

15 Critical Factors Before Purchasing a Patent Portfolio

Purchasing a Patent Portfolio? Consider these 15 critical factors

If patents are your bread and butter, you know as much as I do that a thorough patent portfolio analysis is critical before deciding to buy them. However, the situation gets complicated by thousands of patents in the portfolio.  It begs the question: Should I hire specialists to conduct a thorough examination? Is it worth […]

Tap Into The Loteprednol Etabonate Generic Drug’s Transformational Potential

Loteprednol Etabonate Tap into the Generic Drug’s Transformational Potential

In 2020, the FDA approved loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension 0.25% (Eysuvis, Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc.) for treating dry eye disease. As one of the most common ocular surface disorders, dry eye disease impacts 16.7 million to 50.2 million people in the U.S.A. Additionally, this disease costs over $55.4 billion to the economy each year.  Eysuvis ophthalmic […]

Patent Litigation Funding: 8 Mistakes you can’t afford to make

Patent Litigation Funding 8 Mistakes you can’t afford to make

This year, Colibri Heart Valve, a medical device start-up, went into a legal battle against the industry giant Medtronic CoreValve. This case not only earned its place among the top US patent awards of the first quarter of 2023 but also put a litigation funder – Burford Capital, in the forefront. The litigation funding from […]

Analyzing IP for Mergers & Acquisitions: A 3 Stage Framework

3 stage framework: analyzing IP for mergers and acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions have been a core business strategy for companies across almost all industries. A key reason for M&A deals today is the need to harness cutting-edge technologies through targeted partnerships. This has led to a surge in M&As, focusing on companies that hold the coveted keys to groundbreaking innovations. As a result, analyzing […]

Do Not Skip this when buying a patent portfolio

Buying a patent portfolio? Do not skip this analysis!

You are considering investing millions of dollars in purchasing a patent portfolio. While this decision offers an attractive opportunity to open doors to novel technological horizons and potentially gain substantial financial returns, you understand the complexities that must be addressed. As experts in facilitating patent buying and selling for over a decade, we know the […]

GreyB’s Secret Search Strategy That Helped Find Prior Art For Auto-Playing Media

GreyB’s Secret Search Strategy Found Prior Art For Auto-Playing Media

The ecosystem of a patent and its technology are critical factors in conducting a prior art search and even selecting the appropriate researcher for your case. Moreover, in one of our blogs, we discussed the same in detail using the examples of Researcher A and Researcher B.  Returning to this case study, I will share […]

Why is drug exclusivity knowledge crucial for generic drug launches?

Why is drug exclusivity knowledge crucial for generic drug launches?

Monitoring the drug exclusivity expiration timelines is just as important as patent expiration date when identifying opportunities and timing generic launches. Having access to detailed exclusivity data can reveal openings for generic entry even when patents are still active. As top blockbuster drugs approach patent expiration, strategic ANDA filings are critical to secure early mover […]

Top 20 Patent Buyers Of Cancer Curing Technologies

Top 20 Patent Buyers Of Cancer Curing Technologies

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 landscape. Interestingly, along with patent filing, we also saw companies actively acquiring patents in the domain. Thus confirming that it’s not just the number of patent filings […]

First to get ANDA approval for a generic drug

Be the First to get ANDA Approval for a Generic Drug

With companies filing for ANDAs, the global prescribed generics sales are expected to reach nearly 100 billion U.S. dollars by 2026. One example of this is Rexulti – a prescription medicine used along with antidepressant medicines to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. Zydus Pharmaceuticals stood out by being among the first applicants to submit […]

How to check patent maintenance fees

How to Check Patent Maintenance Fees?

Securing a patent is only the beginning of protecting your innovative ideas. What follows is the need to ensure the continued protection of your innovations in maintaining a competitive edge in the market. This means being proactive about managing patent maintenance fees and renewal dates. In this article, we have elaborated on the steps you […]

Apple & Google sued by Geoscope Technologies! Will They Survive?

Apple & Google sued by Geoscope Technologies! Will They Survive?

Location-Based Services (LBS) technology has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, serving as a focal point for extensive research and development efforts to enhance mobile location detection for various applications, including social networking, advertising, and indoor navigation.  However, this rapid growth has also led to an upsurge in patent litigation cases within this domain. During […]

Find Competitor’s Next Moves Using the Patent Transaction Data

Find Competitor’s Next Moves Using the Patent Transaction Data

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, and it can make or break a successful acquisition. A closer examination of significant M&A cases, such as Tata Motors’ acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) and Oracle’s […]