
Who Really Owns Neural Interface Patents? Incumbents, Not the Startups in the News
Neuralink and Synchron get the headlines, but Boston Scientific holds more neural interface patents than the top startups combined. Map the field first.
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Neuralink and Synchron get the headlines, but Boston Scientific holds more neural interface patents than the top startups combined. Map the field first.

AI-driven materials discovery is shifting energy-storage IP from university labs to fast-moving startups. The patent data already shows startups leading.

Amplifon paid €2.3B for GN’s hearing business, and the hearing aid patents are what build the moat. The next white space: AI at the edge of the device.

Swift Solar bought Meyer Burger’s 1,288 solar patents out of bankruptcy, going from 67 to 1,355 publications. Acquiring IP out of bankruptcy can win a market.

The US still leads in brain-computer interface patents, especially invasive BCI, but Chinese capital is arriving fast. Now is the time to own the space.

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.