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By: John Cronin Executive Summary Table of Contents (Topics) Background IP directors are responsible for overseeing patents, trade secrets, trademarks, ownership and inventorship, competitive intelligence, risk management, strategy alignment, and portfolio quality. They balance speed, cost, and quality, often amid pressure to “do more with less.” Invention disclosure, drafting, maintaining IP workflows, coordinating with R&D, …

By: John Cronin Executive Summary Background Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) has long been a cornerstone of innovation strategy in corporations. It involves identifying, protecting, valuing, aligning, and commercializing intellectual property (IP) such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. As companies seek to maximize value from these intangible assets, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) …

By: John Cronin Executive Summary Background Artificial intelligence, particularly since the emergence of large language models in 2022, has reshaped the competitive landscape. No longer a tool for large enterprises alone, AI is now accessible to startups, entrepreneurs, and even solo inventors. This democratization of intelligence has significant implications for intellectual property (IP). As AI …

In this episode of Invent Anything, John Cronin explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the world of intellectual property. He outlines six key topics from current business adoption of AI, to the evolution of patent strategies, to the future of AI-powered innovation. John explains how AI is accelerating invention across industries, enabling “in-time” patent creation, …

By: John Cronin Executive Summary This paper explores the evolving landscape of Agentic AI and its profound implications for business models, workforce structures, and intellectual property (IP). It synthesizes insights from a podcast episode led by John Cronin, an IP consultant and CEO, highlighting how organizations can leverage Agentic AI to reduce operational costs and …

Agentic AI is transforming the core of modern business operations, enabling unprecedented automation, scalability, and productivity. Intellectual property (IP) plays a pivotal role in defending and monetizing these advancements. As generative AI has matured, businesses have begun deploying agents, AI systems that take autonomous actions to complete tasks. Agentic AI is expanding this trend with …

Agentic AI is rapidly transforming the business world. In this compelling episode of Invent Anything, John Cronin breaks down how intelligent software agents are not just supporting work but replacing it. From automating entire workflows to building custom systems in minutes, companies are slashing overhead, ditching bloated SaaS tools, and discovering they can run leaner, …

In this must-listen episode of Invent Anything, John Cronin dives deep into how artificial intelligence—and specifically AI agents—are revolutionizing the way businesses innovate. Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, inventor, or just curious about the future of product development, this episode delivers a strategic roadmap for integrating AI into your innovation workflows. Cronin breaks down six …

Should executives invest in IP development? In this episode of Invent Anything, John Cronin explores nine ways to leverage IP in business, including controlling competitors, driving market growth, boosting revenue, reducing costs, leveraging employees, and forming partnerships. Topics also cover improving company valuation, maximizing potential, and using IP in strategic investments. This discussion is aimed …

Invention has driven progress throughout history, but the journey for inventors is often filled with challenges. Organizations frequently focus on short-term goals, leaving inventors without the resources or recognition they need to succeed. As rule-breakers and outliers, inventors can struggle to navigate traditional corporate structures. Motivation is key to overcoming these barriers. Intrinsic factors like …

Provisional patent applications offer more than just a way to secure intellectual property. They have become vital tools for businesses, startups, and innovators to accelerate product development, streamline R&D, and support strategic growth. From documenting prototypes and inventor contributions to serving as valuable assets in licensing or partnerships, provisionals provide a versatile and cost-effective means …

In this thought-provoking panel episode of Invent Anything, IP Capital Group dives deep into one of the most controversial innovation debates of our time. Hosted by CTO Seth Cronin and joined by IP veterans Nancy Cronin, Mike D’Andrea, and Nathan D., this roundtable explores the role of intellectual property in a fast-moving, AI-driven world and …