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What is patent valuation? So much media surrounding patents is in regards to the filing process, which is justified. However, many inventors find themselves in a common situation: what to do with a patent after you have it filed? This is where patent valuation comes into play. While patent valuation initially arose as a way …
Often, the world of patent filing can be mistakenly stereotyped as monotonous. However, there sometimes comes a case when precedent is challenged and an inventor finds a new and innovative way to challenge the patent filing process. Such is the case with Stephen Thaler and his artificial intelligence (AI). In January 2020, the European Patent …
As cases begin to dip and mandates are being dropped around the country and the world, one aspect of the pandemic is increasing: patent disputes. Biotech companies that were integral to the fight against the pandemic have been caught in various lawsuits, showing just how volatile a biotech patent can be. The Intellectual Property of …
Authoritarianism’s Risk to Global Patent Collaboration and Enforcement As Americans and people across the globe have watched in horror, Russia has invaded Ukraine, unleashing destruction across the country. In response, many countries (including the United States) have taken action to isolate Russia economically and diplomatically. Russia’s actions and the global response has caused major changes …
Large tech companies are forming standards alliances for smart devices. You may be wondering whether your IP portfolio is still pertinent in the marketplace. The short answer is: maybe. The rise of these new standards organizations might be harmful to your portfolio. This is especially true if your portfolio is based in the smart hub …
John Cronin, Managing Director and Chairman, and Nancy Edwards Cronin, President and Managing Partner have once again been included in the IP strategists named in IAM’s Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2022. From IAM’s website, “Since its inception the IAM Strategy 300 has showcased the top experts in the IP world. It is the only resource …
UPDATE MARCH 11, 2022: Due to unavoidable circumstances, the educational conference in March 2022 will not take place. ipCG is currently assessing options for a new date and location, and will post updates later on additional events and content offerings when confirmed.
Patents and trade secrets are seemingly opposing concepts, however they share the same goal: to prevent competitors from using an invention. The difference is in the process. Patents require public disclosure, while trade secrets require secrecy. In some instances, a single invention may be protected by both patents and trade secrets, which may be counterintuitive …
Invent Anything Presents: Inventors At Work. In this series of podcasts, host John Cronin interviews some of the world’s most celebrated inventors to learn what makes them tick. By exploring the inventors background, their education, career, and experiences that inspired them to invent, we hope demystify the process of invention and becoming an inventor. …
Recent lawsuits between two major players in the 5G wireless arena have highlighted the need for patent holders to understand and incorporate FRAND licensing in their overall IP strategy. What is FRAND? Before exploring the Ericsson lawsuit, we have to understand what FRAND is. FRAND/RAND licensing, or “fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory” licensing, is an approach …
In this article we’ll discuss the power of trade secrets for your business. Essentially every business has some form of trade secrets they use for competitive advantage. In order to get the most value out of trade secrets, however, it’s important to understand the best practices to protect and leverage these intellectual assets. In this article we will answer questions like: What are trade secrets? How do you protect trade secrets? How to leverage trade secrets in business? We will even discuss how you can create new trade secrets for your business.
This article is sourced from Episode 10 of Invent Anything with John Cronin. Listen here. Introduction Once your patent is granted, you may wonder what you can do with it. There are a variety of ways to make money with patents, whether you are in management or another supervisory role, or you are an inventor …