December 30, 2021
FAQ: What is Patentability vs Freedom to Operate?
Determining patentability and freedom to operate is essential to the ROI your organization will see…
November 25, 2021
Developing an M&A Strategy with Patent Data
Mergers and acquisitions should align with your overall business strategy and, by extension, your IP…
October 11, 2021
Do R&D Teams Really Need a Patent Search Tool?
Not long ago, patent searching was seen as the exclusive domain of IP departments. Some…
October 7, 2021
3 Ways a Free Patent Search Might Cost More in the Long Run
Patent search and analysis is an essential part of the innovation process. A thorough look…
August 16, 2021
Low Quality Patents’ Threat to the Patent System
Research suggests that 28% of patents are at least partially invalid. That number may be…
August 3, 2021
The Importance of Comprehensive Prior Art Analysis
Taking a deep dive into relevant prior art is an essential part of the innovation…
June 29, 2021
How to Search for Existing Patents
Whether you’re an inventor trying to grow a startup or part of a research and…
June 23, 2021
The When, How, and Why of Patent Validity Search
In order to patent an invention, it must be novel, non-obvious, and useful. A patent…