By: Devin Salmon, Patent Analyst, IP.com
As a Patent Analyst that uses InnovationQ Plus as my primary tool, I have identified things I do that help me to get my work done more efficiently. Here are my top three tips to help you.
IPO Annual Meeting: Atari, AIA Trials, and “Tribal Shields”
By: Nasreen Bakht Brady, Client Engagement Director at IP.com
The IPO Annual Meeting (IPOAM) took place in San Francisco in September.
Supreme Court Changes How Patent Lawsuits Are Filed
A rising number of patent lawsuits hold no value, yet the cost of dealing with them can have a tremendous impact on a business’ bottom line. In the past, the …
New Informative Decision From PTAB Highlights The Need For Comprehensive Prior Art Search
The recent designation of General Plastic Industrial Co. v. Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Case IPR2016-01357 (PTAB Sept. 6, 2017) to an informative decision has received attention because it places limits on …
Contrast Patent Portfolios Using the Next Generation Semantic Map
By: Devin Salmon, Patent Analyst, IP.com
Mapping patent portfolios can provide highly sought-after insight into where a company is innovating and investing.
How Popular Patents Come to Life: The Slinky’s Simplicity Leads to Intellectual Property Success
Few toys have been more popular than the 72-year-old Slinky. With more than 350 million units sold as of 2012, it has gone down your staircase and beyond.
And the Slinky is an incredible story of how even the simplest ideas should be protected. Its 70-year-old patent remains one of the most lucrative protections of intellectual property the toy industry has ever seen—withstanding the test of time and leading to countless sales and licensing opportunities.
The Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich: Can You Draft the Claims?
By: Nasreen Bakht Brady, Client Engagement Director at IP.com
Kids might be groaning as they head back to school, but when Labor Day passes and we lament the end of summer, I find myself reminiscing about some of my favorite days as a student.
Accelerate Your Innovation Life Cycle
The innovation life cycle starts with ideation, moves to patenting and ultimately to monetization. Download this infographic to learn how InnovationQ accelerates your organization’s innovation life cycle.
InnovationQ Tips: Corporate Tree
By: Megan Scroggins, Client Engagement Manager, IP.com
Corporate Tree is a new set of data, integrated into InnovationQ and InnovationQ Plus, to make it easier to identify and search related companies and subsidiaries.
The Importance of Patent Searching Prior to Filing
By: Deb Toepper, Editor, IP.com
Everyone should invest in a thorough examination of the prior art before deciding to file for patent status