3 Patent strength checks that make or break a litigation
The hard truth is that a patent might appear strong on paper but falter under the scrutiny of courtrooms, IPRs, or post-grant reviews. Take the case of Masimo vs. Apple. In 2020, Masimo filed a lawsuit against Apple, asserting 12 of its patents. Apple countered with Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) and invalidated 8 of those […]
Advance patent databases to strengthen your patent invalidation case
In 2022, over three million patent applications were filed worldwide. This rise brings a challenging question: How do you sift through the massive sea of patent data to find exactly what you need? Patent databases are at the heart of any strategic patent search. These tools provide a gateway to a wealth of technical insights, […]
5 Strategies to turn weak invalidity contentions into winning arguments
Weak invalidity contentions delay proceedings and increase costs, adding unnecessary stress to a high-stakes situation. Worst of all, it turns even the winning cases into losing battles. Minor oversights, even incomplete prior art information or errors in the procedural details, put the entire case at risk. This article lists 5 strategies to create solid invalidity […]
*Not to Miss* 10 Patent Search Tips by Expert Researchers
In 2022, over 3.4 million patent applications were filed globally, with a substantial portion published each year. This huge data makes it all the more difficult to perform efficient patent searches, which lay the groundwork for prior art, assess licensing opportunities, or safeguard one’s own innovations. However, with the right techniques, it is possible to […]
Stop Overpaying for Non-SEPs: Verify the Patents’ True Standard-Essential Status
With the rise in patent filings and the rapid development of industry standards like 3GPP, ITU-T, and IEEE, the number of Standard Essential Patent (SEP) declarations has surged. This increase means that not all the declared standard essential patents will be true SEPs. Buying or licensing such patents will cause significant financial and legal problems […]
Power of Patent Infringement Analysis to get Higher Value for your IP-Assets
The Richardson Oliver Patent Market Report 2023 found that patents with documented evidence of use can command significantly higher prices. These premiums range from a staggering 32% to a whopping 108% compared to patents without such evidence. Such data highlights the importance of patent enforceability, which translates to stronger negotiating power during licensing or patent sales. This […]
Decoding the Latest Drug Patent Infringement Cases in the Pharma Industry
The pharmaceutical industry is known for its high-stakes drug patent infringement cases. Recently, several industry leaders, such as AbbVie, Bayer, and Cipla, have been involved in high-stakes litigation cases, garnering the attention of our patent invalidity team. This analysis of recent 5 drug patent infringement cases highlights the specific patent under scrutiny and the strategies […]
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 […]
Strategic Considerations After The New “Skilled Searcher” Standard For IPR Estoppel
Ironburg Inventions, known for its SCUF controllers, claimed that Valve’s Steam Controller infringed on its patents. Specifically, the patents in question were related to the back paddle design of controllers, a feature that SCUF Gaming has heavily marketed and patented. However, it isn’t these details of the case that make it worth mentioning but the […]
Invalidating Formulation Patents using the Standard Values of the Ingredients in the Claim
Invalidating formulation patents is generally more complex than usual patents because they include different components mixed together in a certain amount to make that formulation stable or viable. While the concept might seem simple, pinpointing the exact percentages and considering external factors that influence these values significantly complicates the search process. Geographical origin, storage conditions, […]
Top 13 AI-based Patent Search Databases for your Patent Search Needs
AI (Artificial Intelligence) has transformed intellectual property (IP) by reducing human effort and enabling patent experts to refine how they discover, analyze, and leverage intellectual property. It’s no surprise that a Google search for AI-based patent search databases will yield hundreds, if not thousands, of platforms available at your disposal. To make your search for […]
Discover Top 12 Patent Litigation Funding Companies In The US & UK
Recent years have seen a paradigm shift in patent litigation cases. 61% of the patent infringement lawsuits since 2020 were backed up by litigation funding companies. A further 30% of patent litigation cases were estimated to be funded through litigation funding in 2021 alone. The litigation finance industry is expanding rapidly, and patent lawsuits have […]
5 Powerful techniques to successfully invalidate telecom patents
In September, Lenovo Group paid a hefty $140 million in a SEPs infringement lawsuit by InterDigital. In the same month, Xiaomi and Oppo were sued by Panasonic over 4G patent infringement, adding to the legal battles faced by Chinese smartphone giants. Patent litigation has become increasingly prominent in the telecom sector. It’s no longer a […]
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 […]
Found 102 prior art in the textile industry to invalidate a med tech patent
During invalidation searches, I often stumble upon 102 prior art from my surroundings. It might fascinate you how I discover them even when I’m not looking for them consciously. However, it’s second nature to me now. Recently, I cracked a patent invalidity case in a similar situation, but before I share the complete story, let […]
Using Research Grant Proposal Of An Inventor To Invalidate the Patent
This is the story of a project that challenged me to invalidate a patent by one of the pioneers in the field of next-gen gene sequencing with over two decades of research under his belt. It was a typical day for me. I had successfully completed a project the day before, woke up refreshed, and […]
