Most companies invest heavily in patent filing and portfolio building — but when a legal or licensing dispute arises, they often overlook one of the most powerful defensive tools in IP strategy: You don’t always need to fight back with a new patent — sometimes, you win by proving the other side’s patent shouldn’t exist. […]
Provisional Patents: The Smart First Step for Inventors
Every great invention starts with an idea. But in today’s fast-moving world, the real challenge is protecting that idea before someone else brings it to life. That’s where a Provisional Patent Application (PPA) comes in — a simple, affordable, and strategic first step for inventors. What is a Provisional Patent? A provisional patent is essentially […]
Emerging Patent Trends in 2025: How Corporations Should Adapt Their #IPStrategies
The world of #intellectualproperty is evolving rapidly, and 2025 brings both new challenges and unprecedented opportunities for corporations committed to #innovation. Trends such as #artificialintelligence, digital health, sustainable technologies, and global competition are reshaping how businesses protect their ideas and capitalize on their R&D investments. Shifting Landscapes: What’s Changing in Patent Strategy? With technologies advancing […]
China’s war chest of rare earth patents give an insight into total domination of the industry
China is strengthening its grip on the rare earths supply chain and could use its dominant position as a bargaining chip in its trade war with the US. China has been investing heavily in facilities to do the bulk of the dirty and environmentally damaging mining and ore processing work for the world, systematically turning […]