Thought leadership.

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.

Practical ways to cut patent costs, from rolling provisionals to trade secrets, while building an IP portfolio that raises company value.

Nine executive reasons to invest in IP, from blocking copycats to premium pricing, higher company valuation, and stronger M&A exits.

How prototypes and AI-driven virtual experiments strengthen patent value, from enablement data to broader claims and continuation strategy.

In this episode of Invent Anything, John Cronin dives deep into the evolving role of prototypes and experimental work in the world of intellectual property. From the early history of patents in the 1790s to today’s AI-driven innovations, John explores how prototypes have shaped, and continue to shape, the value of inventions.