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For decades, the term “patent agent” referred to a highly skilled professional helping inventors navigate the intellectual property system. Patent agents and attorneys have long served as the connective tissue between innovation, legal protection, commercialization, and strategy. They help ideas move from imagination into protected economic assets. Patent agents could do most of the things …
What comes after you start building value from your first patent? In Part 2 of this series, John Cronin dives into advanced strategies for leveraging your IP in real-world business scenarios. Learn how to use patents to close deals with customers and vendors, raise investment, and combine multiple strategies to maximize value. This episode also explores the future of patents in an AI-driven world and how your patent could evolve into a powerful, self-driving asset.
What do you do after your first patent is granted? In Part 1 of this two-part series, John Cronin breaks down how to turn your patent into real business value. From licensing and litigation to M&A strategy and defending against copycats, this episode delivers a practical roadmap for inventors, founders, and executives looking to monetize and scale their IP. Learn the key decisions, trade-offs, and strategies that move a patent off the wall and into the market.
By: John Cronin Executive Summary Receiving a granted patent is a genuine achievement, but the patent itself is not the destination. It is the starting point of a strategic asset management problem. The decisions made in the months and years following grant determine whether a patent becomes a revenue-generating asset, a competitive moat, or an …
By: John Cronin Executive Summary Invention is not a rare talent reserved for geniuses. It is a learnable, repeatable discipline built through structured tools, consistent practice, and deliberate organizational culture..[1] This article traces the full arc of what it means to build inventive capability, from the foundational cognitive science behind creative thinking to the practical …
Why AI Fluency Is Not the Same as Expertise, and What That Means for Professional Engagement By John Cronin Abstract Large language models are changing how people prepare for professional engagements, particularly in complex fields such as intellectual property. Increasingly, individuals approach patent attorneys and IP consultants with AI-generated drafts, believing that fluent output equates …
Turning Patent Paperwork into Strategic Assets By: John Cronin Executive Summary An invention disclosure is more than a formality. It is the foundation of a company’s intellectual property strategy and, when handled correctly, a driver of long-term business value. Too often, disclosures are rushed, underdeveloped, or disconnected from strategy. This paper outlines a structured approach …
In this episode of Invent Anything, John Cronin breaks down why the traditional invention disclosure process often falls short and how to transform it into an inventor-led, business-grade strategy that drives real ROI. From understanding claims, enablement, and prior art to expanding ideas through inventive thinking tools and business strategy alignment, this episode connects the dots between a simple disclosure and a high-value patent portfolio.
Build the Inventive Muscle Before AI Does 🚀 Is invention rare genius… or a skill you can train? In this episode of Invent Anything, John Cronin shares how creative thinking is a learnable process that drives 10X–100X results. From his journey as IBM’s top inventor to building the IBM Patent Factory, he explains why invention …
By: John Cronin Executive Summary This paper explores the strategic utility and evolving landscape of IP holding companies, emphasizing their critical role in optimizing intellectual property (IP) management. Key takeaways include: Background Intellectual property has evolved from a legal safeguard into a core business asset. Companies increasingly recognize the need for sophisticated mechanisms to manage, …
By: John Cronin Executive Summary Background The intellectual property landscape has always mirrored broader industrial and legal dynamics. Today, we are witnessing a pronounced shift back toward stronger patent rights. This paper examines how regulatory and technological trends, including the rollback of Inter Partes Review and the rise of AI, are reshaping IP value. With …
The value of patents is rising again, fast. In this episode of Invent Anything, John Cronin breaks down why the IP value pendulum has swung back toward stronger patents, and what this dramatic shift means for CEOs, inventors, investors, product leaders, marketers, and legal teams. Over the past decade, Inter Partes Review (IPR) weakened patents …