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OpenAI’s patent applications hint at AI shopping malls, code generation, and a Company Brain. What the filings mean for your AI business strategy.
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OpenAI’s patent applications hint at AI shopping malls, code generation, and a Company Brain. What the filings mean for your AI business strategy.

In the past decade, the landscape of patent licensing has undergone profound changes, leading to a notable decrease in patent monetization expertise. A significant driver of this change has been the America Invents Act (AIA) and the Inter Partes Review (IPR) process, which have collectively shifted corporate strategies away from in-house inbound licensing. As a result, there’s a reduced demand for certain types of licensing expertise. The patent value cycle has also seen a downward trend, prompting many patent licensing brokers to leave the industry. This departure reduces the number of professionals in the field and signifies a loss of valuable experience and knowledge.

How to mix open source with trade secrets, patents, and enabled publications so your software stays open without giving away your competitive edge.

Startups with patents and trademarks are ten times more likely to secure funding. How GoPro and Snap turned IP strategy into startup success.

In this episode, host John Cronin delves into the strategic use of intellectual property (IP) for early-stage companies. He explores how patents, trade secrets, and enabled publications can significantly boost market position and company valuation. The discussion includes leveraging IP for investment attraction, risk management, and enhancing brand image. Gain insights on creating an integrated …

Ten Strategies to Consider! By John Cronin The dynamic interplay between off-shoring and on-shoring has been a significant facet of global economic trends. Recently, the resurgence of on-shoring[1][2], the practice of relocating business operations back to one’s home country, has prompted discussions on its potential impact on the strategic value of Intellectual Property (IP). This …

Fourteen Points of Leverage are available! By John Cronin In the ever-evolving landscape of business, intellectual property (IP) has emerged as a cornerstone for investment decisions. The integration of IP into a company’s strategy not only fortifies its market position but also significantly enhances its investment appeal. This paper aims to elucidate the multifaceted nature …

Unclear patent assignments and inventorship can poison a startup. Three case studies show how ownership disputes kill funding and how to avoid them.

Patent maintenance fees come due at 3.5, 7.5, and 11.5 years. A simple guide to paying on time and deciding which patents are worth keeping.

Join us in this episode of Invent podcast where we discuss into the crucial role of Patent Valuations in transforming businesses. We start by exploring the fundamentals of Patent Valuation, understanding its comprehensive process and the rationale behind using licensing models for valuation. We discuss how these valuations utilize solid third-party data and market-specific comparables …

A strategic guide to provisional patent applications: costs, the 12 month deadline, filing many and converting few, and winning over investors.

Six steps to building an IP portfolio, from asset identification and valuation assessment to legal protection, drawn from ipCG’s 25 years of work.