Thought leadership.

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.

A granted patent is a starting point, not a finish line. A ten-part roadmap for turning your first patent into licensing revenue, M&A leverage, and defense.

Invention is a learnable discipline, not a gift. How structured creativity tools, weekly practice, and culture build an inventive muscle that produces IP.

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 …

Most invention disclosures are treated as paperwork. A structured, inventor-led approach turns disclosures into broader claims and strategic IP assets.

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 …

Learn how an IP holding company centralizes patent ownership to cut tax and legal risk, boost valuation, and open new licensing revenue.

Patent enforcement is swinging back in owners’ favor as the USPTO curbs IPR. See why patent value is rising and how to reposition your IP strategy.

Patent strength is back. John Cronin explains why the IP value pendulum swung toward patent owners and what it means for your IP strategy.

AI is redrawing patent landscape analysis, exposing white space, competitor strategy, and R&D opportunity. Learn the payoffs and the pitfalls.

AI is triggering a new IP gold rush, and the entire landscape is shifting. In this episode of Invent Anything, John Cronin breaks down how AI is transforming IP landscapes: from mapping unseen patent white spaces and decoding competitor strategies, to spotting where the next big inventions will emerge. You’ll learn how AI tools can supercharge your IP strategy, the risks of AI-generated patents, and what CEOs, inventors, and IP leaders must do now to stay ahead instead of getting blindsided. If you’re building or protecting innovation in the age of AI, this episode is your new playbook.