Consider this: while dependable patent systems are intended to foster groundbreaking concepts, their relationship to real world ingenuity is complex. Patents grant inventors exclusive rights, … Read More
Did you know that countries that fiercely protect intellectual property see a whopping increase in foreign investment for research, sometimes as high as 44%? I … Read More
India is aggressively protecting intellectual property rights, mirroring its rapidly growing economy. A 2023 report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) reveals a significant increase in … Read More
Did you ever stop to think that patent applications are practically flashing billboards for regulators? It is a situation I have witnessed firsthand. The intersection … Read More
Here is a sobering statistic: Over a third of all patent applications are rejected outright. This global system, intended to encourage groundbreaking ideas, faces a … Read More
Here is a hard truth: approximately 75% of corporate mergers ultimately do not provide any benefit to the acquiring entity. One Harvard Business Review study points to … Read More
I was genuinely taken aback when I learned that approximately 66% of patents granted in the United States build upon concepts detailed in prior patents. … Read More
Did you know a staggering 90%-plus of all patents never actually make any money? It is tempting to assume a company swimming in patents is … Read More
Here is a startling fact: a company’s patent applications offer a more telling glimpse into its future trajectory than quarterly financial reports ever could. Consider … Read More
A recent report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) revealed a puzzling 1.8% drop in global patent applications. I see this as more than … Read More
