The Ethics of Patenting Foundational Technologies
The patent system, meant to ignite creative sparks, often stumbles into ethical quicksand when applied to technologies reshaping our world. Brace yourself: A 2023 report from … Read More
Author: madan
Are Patents Compatible with Open Innovation Models?
Did you know collaborative research and development ventures have exploded, increasing by over 30% during the last ten years? A 2023 report by the World Intellectual … Read More
How Internal Incentives Shape Patent Behaviour
Contrary to popular belief, innovation does not simply erupt from a sudden spark. From my vantage point, it unfolds as a much more complex undertaking. … Read More
Balancing Academic Publishing and Commercial IP Goals
Researchers walk a tightrope. They aim to publish their findings while guarding their commercial IP goals. A 2023 report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) states that … Read More
Why Some Breakthrough Innovations Never Get Patented
Did you know that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) reveals a shocking secret? Countless potentially groundbreaking inventions never get the green light. Why? Inventors … Read More
Innovation Metrics Beyond Patents
For years, patents seemed like the ultimate measure of innovation. But focusing on them alone gives you a distorted view. A 2023 report from the World … Read More
How Confidentiality Breakdowns Kill IP Value
Can you believe that a single slip up regarding secrecy could completely decimate the worth of your creative ideas? I stumbled across a 2022 WIPO report that … Read More
The Gap Between R&D Output and Patentable Inventions
Each year, corporations gamble fortunes on Research and Development (R&D), chasing groundbreaking ideas to outmaneuver competitors. Yet, vast sums often vanish, yielding zero inventions worthy … Read More
Patent Awareness Programs Inside Tech Companies: Do They Work?
The lifeblood of the technology sector is creativity, and shielding that spark is essential. But this prompts a critical question: Do tech corporations truly practice … Read More
Managing Innovation Without Chasing Patent Numbers
Patent application numbers are through the roof, and yet, where is the commensurate flood of truly revolutionary ideas? It strikes me that a lot of … Read More