September 2024 patent transactions – Who is under patent litigation threat?
In September 2024, the patent transaction landscape saw over 750 deals, with consumer products dominating the sales, closely followed by telecommunications and biotechnology. This article provides insights into major transactions, key market players, and high-demand technologies to refine your approach to partnerships, patent acquisitions, and competitive positioning. This article kicks off our monthly series on […]
Why has IBM hit a pause on Blockchain patent filings?
IBM has shaped decentralized solutions and digital assets with nearly 1,450 active blockchain patents as of 2023. But the recent decline in its patent filings in the past few years raises questions. What is IBM’s evolving patent strategy in blockchain? This article analyzes IBM’s blockchain-related patent activities, inventor contributions, and industry impact, connecting these insights […]
Netflix Business Strategy Powered by Recent Patent Activity – Business Behind Patents
Over the past decade, Netflix has experienced a change in the type of patent litigation it faces. It was predominantly litigated by Non-Practicing Entities (NPEs), but recently, there has been a rise in lawsuits from operating companies. This shift in litigation dynamics reflects the changing challenges that Netflix must address as it expands its technological […]
Top Versatile Video Coding Companies Innovating in NN-Implementation
The development of VVC and next-generation video codecs focuses on two key issues: enhancing bitrate efficiency and reducing device dependency. By improving bitrate efficiency, these new codecs aim to deliver high-quality videos with better resolution, using less internet bandwidth. Additionally, they seek to minimize decoder-level dependencies, enabling the seamless integration of new algorithms across various […]
Top Patent Sellers of WiFi 6 & WiFi 7 Patents in 2024
The finalization of WiFi 6 standards marked a significant shift in wireless technology, leading to increased adoption in user-end devices. As we approach the anticipated finalization of WiFi 7 by the end of 2024, similar trends are expected, allowing companies to monetize their investments in intellectual property (IP). Therefore, the market presents a lucrative avenue […]
Samsung’s Business Strategy 2024 Powered by Its Recent Patent Activity – Business Behind Patents
After over a decade out of the hard disk drive (HDD) market, Samsung’s recent patent acquisitions are drawing attention and sparking curiosity about the company’s future direction. Simultaneously, Samsung is navigating an increase in patent infringement lawsuits, adding new complexities to its business landscape. Before these insights become public, our analysis of Samsung’s recent patent […]
Top Patent Buyers of Next-Generation Wireless Technology in 2024
The finalization of WiFi 6 standards increased user-end device adoption, a trend expected to repeat with WiFi 7, which is anticipated to be finalized by the end of 2024. As market adoption continues, companies investing millions of dollars in developing intellectual property (IP) around standard technologies have an opportunity to monetize their IP. Furthermore, companies […]
Patent Landscape Analysis: A Roadmap to Business Opportunities
A patent landscape analysis involves a comprehensive review of the patents in a specific technological field. This analysis helps companies identify technology trends, potential partners or competitors, and areas of opportunity or risk for innovation. By understanding the existing patents in their field, companies can strategically navigate potential intellectual property (IP) roadblocks, identify gaps in […]
5 Ways To Improve Your Competitive Intelligence Using Patent Landscaping Analysis
Relying solely on market research and news headlines for competitive analysis will put you at a disadvantage. By the time your competitors make headlines, their strategies are already in motion. Therefore, to gain a preemptive advantage, patent analysis offers insights into your competitors’ future strategies, technological strengths, and weaknesses. Not only that, it becomes easy to […]
The Only Tool You Need To Determine Potential Standard Essential Patents
Technical standards, evolving technologies, and scattered patent declarations complicate the process of determining standard essential patents (SEPs). This is further complicated by the need for manual searches across various databases, which are time-consuming and prone to errors and omissions. However, what if there was a solution that could simplify this process? GreyB’s 3GPP tool addresses […]
4 AI Tools For Every IP Professional to Swifty Understand the Patents
Like every other industry, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has also transformed intellectual property (IP). With reduced human effort, patent experts can refine how they read, analyze, and leverage IP. Unsurprisingly, multiple AI tools that make patents easier to understand have entered the market. This article presents the top 4 AI Tools for quick and easy understanding […]
73 Drugs Losing Europe Exclusivity in 2024
In Europe, 2024 marks the year when exclusivity for a diverse range of drugs encompassing various therapeutic categories is set to expire. This includes established medications like Cabometyx and Zavicefta and breakthrough treatments like Tagrisso. The article provides a list of 73 such drug patents across diverse therapeutic categories, ranging from antivirals to antineoplastics, reflecting […]
8 Months In, the Unitary Patent & Court: Unmasking Industry Reactions & Shaping Your Next Move
In the eight months since its introduction, the Unitary Patent System has initiated a significant transformation in the field of patent law within the European Union. This article aims to offer an insightful overview of the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court, shedding light on how this system benefits various sectors, the notable cases that […]
4 Plant-based innovations of 2024 that make dairy-free products consumer acceptable
Even with the customers’ growing need for dairy-free products, sales of most plant-based products have sharply declined in the past year. One of the major reasons consumers reject the use of plant-based foods is that the taste is too different from what they’re used to. Source: https://www.fmi.org As a result, innovating in this space has […]
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 […]
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 […]
