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 […]
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 […]
Learn from Apple and Google to go beyond the survival during recession!
Imagine you’re Mike, the IP Counsel of a leading technology manufacturing company. With the economy slowly slipping into a recession, you must ensure that your company doesn’t sink. This means you must protect your company’s existing IP and identify new opportunities for growth and innovation. Since you realize how important it is to invest in […]
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 […]
“IP strategy for 2023” Ft. Tom Franklin, Founder of TriangleIP
There is a lot of buzz about the upcoming global recession. If we see history, patent licensing and litigation flourish during this time. But, it is pretty obvious that if you’re filing patents, you should have a well-thought and strength-checked IP strategy. Companies, however, often fail to see the impact their IP assets can have […]
This strategy can help you Predict Potential Patent Litigation Threats
Studying various infringement cases, I couldn’t help but notice that companies generally start preparing against litigations only after they are sued. For example, doing non-infringement checks, prior-art searches, etc. But what if you could predict a patent litigation threat before it even surfaces? Imagine how smooth sailing your business can be. But how do you […]
Why should your R&D and IP departments collaborate?
A solid patent strategy is just as important as a well-planned business strategy for a corporation. With thousands of patents being filed every year by technology giants, developing a patent strategy is more challenging than ever. Business strategy is always market-driven, and so should be a patent strategy. It is important to understand the current […]
Auto Players, this is how you can strengthen your position in the industry
If you are a high-level executive working in the automobile industry, you will quip – “The times are tough.” The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the industry hard. Every company is holding onto its cash reservoir, and sales have declined. Amidst all the chaos, some companies (startups and big players alike) are continuously investing in future […]
