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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Patents in Self-driving that could be threat to every automobile company
As innovation in self-driving technology is picking up the pace, acquiring the right patents can be crucial for IP managers to ensure their company stays ahead of the competition. But it isn’t as easy, and you already know that. Analyzing multiple patents and figuring out the best of the lot can get cumbersome. To make […]
Product Testing to prove the patent infringement by a leading dating app
Samuel (a Patent Attorney at a leading law firm in the USA) was exploring DatingArc (a famous dating app) as a potential infringer on one of his client’s patents. Despite his best efforts, he wasn’t been able to gather enough evidence to prove his case. That’s when he turned to GreyB’s infringement team. Initially, what […]
GreyB’s Claim Chart Construction – A Sure Shot to Winning Patent Infringement Cases
As an IP litigator, you know well how a claim chart can make or break the case for you. The effectiveness of a patent infringement search is nullified if the findings cannot be conveyed in the claim chart. The stakes are high, and you need to convince the judge or jury that your client’s patent […]
10 Patent Buyers Ready to Pay Big in 2023
Analyzing your patent portfolio and potentially selling your patents to interested buyers can be a smart business move. And you already know that. Right? Therefore, to help guide you in this process, we’ve compiled a list of the ten companies actively acquiring patents. This list is curated by our monetization team, who tracked Assignor to […]
Top 10 Banks that take Patents as Collateral for loans
Irrespective of the company’s size, finding an alternative funding source can be challenging. While startups/smaller companies may struggle to secure funding for R&D or to support their growth strategies, established companies may face similar challenges during difficult economic times or unexpected obstacles. Fortunately, in times of need, patents can be used as collateral for loans. […]
The 2021 Brokered Patent Market Report Summarized
Last year, we observed the operating companies picking up with respect to patent buying. But this isn’t true for all aspects of the market. So the question remains, “Has 2021 brokered patent market rebounded from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic?” To answer this question we looked into the 2021 Brokered Patent Market Report. This […]
5 Patent Monetization Strategies to fall back to during the recession
According to a Forbes report, out of the 2.1 million active US patents, hardly 5% have reached the market. About 90% of the patents fail to be commercialized or find angel investors or licensees. One of the main reasons for filing patents is to use them as company assets. But, if you haven’t been […]
You may lose loads of money by not targeting small players for patent licensing
I faced a similar situation recently. Had I struck off this small company on my list, our client could have potentially lost millions of dollars. So today, I am here to share some points that can help you decide whether to target specific small players for patent monetization. The patent licensing project I was working […]
We found this GEM patent for our client
Not all that shines is gold and not every patent in your portfolio is a gem patent. Every inventor has a plan to eventually monetize their patent. But almost 80% of patents never see the light of any licensing, litigation, or overlap. And it is those 20% patents that seek revenue for their owners – […]
