How We Found Prior Art Of A Numerical Claim Using Hooke’s Law Equation?
Prior-art search is a challenging process in itself. While it is possible to identify relevant prior art based on the claimed numerical value for well-known quantities like thicknesses, volumes, or forces, the task becomes tougher when dealing with less familiar quantities. For instance, when a patent claims a relationship between fundamental quantities, such as a […]
5 Key Search String Mistakes You Should Avoid At All Costs During A Prior Art Search
It is a no-brainer that an effective patent prior art search begins with creating effective search strings. However, over the years, we’ve analyzed some of the most common mistakes researchers often make when formulating search strings. These mistakes, though trivial, can cost us a lot of wasted time and effort and, for the clients, millions […]
GreyB’s Philosophy for Performing a Patent Prior Art Search!
Navigating the vast landscape of the prior art search is overwhelming, and there is always the risk of missing crucial prior art references. Partnering with the right research firm can make or break the whole deal. Now, imagine having two researchers to choose from for your prior art project. Researcher A specializes in standard analysis […]
How we performed FCC id search to find solid prior art?
“Searching prior art is not a process, it is an art.” In my 6 years of experience, I have been a part of ~250 patent invalidation processes. If it has taught me anything, it is that there are multiple ways to invalidate a patent. You not only require knowledge of the technology but also a tremendous […]
Patent Encumbrance: 6 Factors You Must Consider During IP Due Diligence In M&A Transactions
Jon, a high-ranking executive of a tech firm, recently reached out to us with a request to find valuable Wi-Fi6 SEPs his company should buy. As soon as we ended the kick-off call, we opened our comprehensive IP due diligence checklist. After considering commercialization, competitive advantage, and other factors for patent buying, we recommended a potential […]
Patent Infringement using Source Code review and these 3 Strategies
Infringement analysis requires more than just being well-informed. While traditional methods may serve as a helpful starting point, they are often inadequate, given how time-sensitive patent infringement cases are. And as GreyB researchers, we leverage our extensive knowledge and innovative strategies to overcome unique obstacles as quickly as possible. In this article, we will share […]
Ambercite Search Guide – Using AI in your patent search
Have you ever considered how AI might play a role in uncovering patent landscapes, pinpointing pivotal patents, or discovering crucial prior art? The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly changing the way we live, work, and think. The realm of intellectual property (IP) is no exception to the extensive capabilities of AI. As researchers […]
What is Non Patent Literature & how it applies to Intellectual Property field?
In the realm of innovation and technological advancement, patents often take center stage as valuable sources of information. However, even the most comprehensive patent databases can sometimes leave researchers empty-handed when seeking specific details or elusive solutions to their queries. This is where the non-patent literature (NPL) enters the stage. The power of non-patent literature […]
2023 Guide on How to Sell a Patent at its Best Value – GreyB
As a seasoned innovator or senior patent counsel, you likely recognize that selling patents can be a swift avenue to generate income. However, it’s easy to fall into the tempting belief that merely obtaining a patent will automatically attract multimillion-dollar offers from eager buyers ready to bring your invention to market. Because reality rarely aligns […]
Patent Invalidity Search: Lithium Ion Phosphate Battery
As analysts, we often encounter a situation where a patent’s claims contain certain elements that appear to be designed as decoys. Their inclusion is intended to distract attention from other important aspects of the claim. Recently, I was tasked with a patent invalidity search for a battery technology patent with such decoy claim elements. But […]
An overlooked aspect of USPTO Patent Assignment Data in startup scouting
The often-overlooked aspect of traditional startup scouting is the relationship between startups and financial institutions, particularly manifested through patent transactions. However, this information carries substantial relevance and is even readily available in the USPTO Patent Assignment Database. Startups that engage with financial institutions, especially by utilizing their patents for loans, are not only demonstrating their […]
Find Standard Essential Patents in Your Portfolio with GreyB’s proven manual methods
Standard essential patents (SEPs) facilitate technical coordination through standard-setting organizations. However, there are instances where the status of a declared SEP being truly essential to the standard remains unclear. That is why when we published the 5G Report to determine True 5G SEPs in 2020, media outlets and community forums bombarded us with a recurring […]
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 […]
Impact of the Unitary Patent & Unified Patent Court? Key Steps to Consider
European Patent (EP) has been a common patent valid across 39 contracting member states (27 EU countries and 12 other European countries). However, the downside of it has been that the patentee must validate the EP patent within different contracting countries separately after its grant. In addition, once the EP patent is granted, the post-grant proceedings/procedures […]
Patent Databases: 18 Best Free and Paid Patent Search Platforms
The choice of patent databases highly depends on the motive beneath it, or in other words, the type of patent search involved. For instance, for a prior art search that is for current litigation, you would want to choose a patent database that covers the patent documents of most of the patent offices. Exhaustiveness is […]
What’s next for Humira Biosimilars as the drug’s exclusivity ends?
Are you familiar with Humira? The first fully lab-made immune protein approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for various treatments. In case you aren’t, Humira is a blockbuster anti-inflammatory drug made by AbbVie, which is losing its market exclusivity in 2023. The drug treats conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, and […]
