Thought leadership.

Smart mirrors are advancing personal skincare by integrating artificial intelligence, advanced imaging, and digital health into a sleek interface. These devices analyze skin conditions such as hydration levels, wrinkles, pigmentation, and pore size, offering personalized skincare routines and product recommendations. Some even track changes over time, providing dynamic feedback for users striving for healthier, more …

Patent Prior Art Studies go beyond intellectual property protection; they serve as powerful tools for businesses, markets, products, and technology strategies. This discussion explores six key areas where prior art studies add value. Understanding Patent Prior Art Studies These studies verify novelty, assess patentability, and refine claims to strengthen intellectual property. They also aid in …

Can substitutes for cocoa claim a place in the market? And who will establish a dominant IP position in the area? Cacao Shortage The global cacao bean market is facing a challenge. A combination of climate change, crop diseases, and socio-economic pressures in cacao-producing regions has led to a significant decrease in supply. Meanwhile, the …

DeepSeek, the latest AI disruptor from China, is shaking up the industry—but at what cost to intellectual property (IP) and data privacy? The Rise of DeepSeek DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, has rapidly emerged as a competitor to OpenAI and Google. Based in Hangzhou, China, its R1 …

The rapid evolution of drone technology has both advanced and disrupted industries, from logistics and agriculture to defense and telecommunications. One organization that has been conducting research in this field is South Korea’s Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). Known for its innovations in information and communication technology (ICT), ETRI has been working to shape …

John Cronin, Chairman and Managing Director, and Nancy Edwards Cronin, President and Managing Director, have been once again recognized in the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025. From IAM, “The IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders draws from the worlds of private practice, consulting and other service providers, with specialists from the major IP markets in …

Unlock AR’s potential with strategic intellectual property consulting. Protect innovations, manage patents, and boost business growth with expert IP strategies.

Discover AI intellectual property strategies tailored for CEOs & inventors. Protect innovations, optimize IP assets, and stay ahead in the AI-driven era.

Discover strategies to inspire inventors and foster innovation. Unlock your team’s potential with tailored approaches, motivating environments, and tools.

Strategic IP consulting for CEOs & inventors to maximize funding, protect innovations, and expand market reach. Boost growth with tailored intellectual property strategies

Innovation doesn’t stop once you’ve identified a great idea. In fact, it’s just the beginning. To turn your invention into intellectual property (IP) with real market potential, you need a system to optimize your inventions for patents and market success. Think of it as shaping a diamond—through continuous improvement, you polish, refine, and prepare your …

When it comes to patent portfolio management strategy, intellectual property (IP) teams juggle countless innovations. The challenge is not only generating ideas but aligning them with business growth objectives. So, how do you focus on what matters and make confident decisions? That’s where convergent tools—like multi-voting and evaluation matrices—come into play. These tools streamline the …