Largest Patent Buyers in 2025 and What Their Acquisitions Signal
In February 2025, Peninsula Technologies acquired 364 patents from Ofinno, and in April 2025, Dish Wireless was sued. With just 63 days, the acquisition-to-enforcement window of licensing companies has shrunk from years to weeks, and the need to be on the toes with these acquisition activities has never been higher. Peninsula Technology’s purchase was among […]
How TSMC got hands on MediaTek’s patents using a mediator licensing firm
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has long been known for actively protecting its intellectual property through litigation. However, in an unexpected move in March 2025, TSMC transferred 32 patents to Mago Barca IP LLC, an affiliate of Longhorn IP. This transfer followed a complex legal history between the two companies. In 2023, TSMC had sued […]
3 “Star Patents” from Samsung’s Recent Acquisition of SanDisk’s IP Portfolio
Samsung has acquired 116 patents from SanDisk, marking its fourth consecutive appearance in the 2025 patent acquisition charts. This acquisition strengthens Samsung’s position in non-volatile memory (NVM), high-bandwidth computing, and intelligent storage platforms, which are key areas in the AI and hyperscale data sectors. Following Samsung’s record-setting R&D expenditure of KRW 35 trillion (~$24.1 billion) […]
Why Spotify’s AI DJ Patents Are a Legal Headache for Competitors in Text-to-Speech?
Spotify’s acquisition of Sonantic in June 2022 gave it a strategic hold on text-to-speech (TTS) technology. After the acquisition, Spotify received three U.S. patents for text-to-speech (TTS) technology. One patent US12046226B2 became even more significant, helping Spotify speed up the launch of AI DJ. As it turns out, the examiner cited this patent during the […]
Patent Alert: Is Your Drug Delivery Tech at Risk After Auto-Injection’s Latest Acquisition
In 2022, Medtronic paid $10 million to Insulet Corporation in an infringement lawsuit over tracking-enabled insulin pumps. Such high-stake cases highlight a growing issue in the healthcare sector. As companies invest in automated drug delivery, smart storage, and digital monitoring, the risk of inadvertent infringement and legal disputes increases. In August 2024, Auto-Injection Technologies LLC […]
Onesta IP’s Patent Acquisition Affects Semiconductor Licensing in 2025– Are You Prepared?
Patent portfolios in LED, semiconductor, and AI technologies changed hands in November 2024, hinting at future licensing and litigation moves. With over 2,500 patent transactions recorded, November 2024 marked a significant uptick in activity across high-impact technology sectors, including telecommunications, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and LED systems. This article breaks down the most critical deals of the […]
October 2024 US Patent Transactions – Upcoming Patent Litigation in The Cosmetics Industry?
In October 2024, the number of patent transactions was over 1,600, marking a significant surge in activity. Notable sectors included telecommunications, semiconductors, and cybersecurity. This article delves into the major transactions of the month, highlights the top players, and explores the technologies gaining momentum. It offers insights to help you refine your strategy for partnerships, […]
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 […]
The drone that reacts to your emotions – Inside IBM’s next-gen drone patent
In early 2021, GreyB identified one of IBM’s drone patents, US10040551B2, as a prime asset for food delivery companies. Eight months later, DoorDash acquired this patent to strengthen its portfolio! The patent discussed a drone system capable of autonomously sensing when someone might need a coffee and delivering it on demand. Building on this forecast, […]
8 Key Factors to Identify Potential Sellers for Patent Acquisition
Creating a strategy for patent acquisition often means finding patents that are not only strategically aligned but also genuinely available for purchase. It’s a common frustration when a promising patent fits perfectly with your patent acquisition needs, only to discover that the owner has no intention of selling. This wastes time and resources, delaying critical […]
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 […]
Save Millions With This Last Check Before The Patent Acquisition Deal!
Acquiring highly valuable patents presents a significant opportunity to strengthen your patent portfolio and secure a competitive edge. However, what if, after acquiring the supposedly “gem patents,” you realize they are not assertable as per US Patent law? In our previous article, “Why Terminal Disclaimers are Easy to Overlook but Lethal if Ignored,” we highlighted […]
Patent Marking – The smartest strategy to shortlist high-value patents from a large set
When Nick, a legal counsel representing a major Non-Practicing Entity (NPE) in the United States, approached us, his goal was to acquire 200 patents from a portfolio of 1000 within a strict two-month timeframe. It became evident that conventional manual methods would fall short of meeting this challenging deadline. To provide some context, it meant […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]