Arthritis Drug Patents Expiring 2024 – 2028
The arthritis treatment industry is characterized by its intense competitiveness, driving companies to invest significantly in research and development to secure leading arthritis drug patents. Consequently, the expiration of patents for this disease creates significant opportunities for companies specializing in generic medications. A notable example of the market dynamics in this industry is the case […]
Patent Pruning – Stop missing out on lucrative licensing opportunities
It is not uncommon for companies to engage in aggressive patent pruning due to budgetary constraints. However, what if one could analyze the licensing potential of these patents before the patent pruning process? This article introduces the cons of a half-baked patent pruning strategy by studying the patents pruned by three companies from distinct sectors. […]
Become The Leading SEP Contributor To Wi-Fi 7 With Your Wi-Fi 6 Patents!
While Wi-Fi 6 has reshaped the connectivity landscape, the arrival of Wi-Fi 7 presents both a challenge and an opportunity for telecom players. Poised to power everything from immersive AR/VR experiences to ultra-high-definition video streams, Wi-Fi 7 is set to redefine the benchmarks of wireless networking. With the Wi-Fi Alliance’s anticipated unveiling of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Nokia & OnePlus could have made a stronger impact in the global market?
In 2019, OnePlus Technology faced a legal battle when EVS codec tech LLC & Saint Lawrence Communications- two U.S. NPEs sued this Chinese mobile giant for infringing on the patents related to wideband signals. While OnePlus was on the route to extracting the benefits of global expansion, it became a prime target for litigation in […]
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 […]