The “Lone Nut”, the “First Follower”, and the “Fast Follower” Strategies
In innovation, we are conditioned to celebrate the pioneer—the visionary who stands alone with a groundbreaking idea. This romantic image,
Patent
A patent is a legal right granted by a government to an inventor, providing exclusive rights to produce, use, and sell an invention for a specified period, typically 20 years. This protection encourages innovation by ensuring that inventors can reap the financial benefits of their creations without the fear of unauthorized reproduction. In product design and development, patents serve as a critical tool for safeguarding intellectual property, fostering competitive advantage, and promoting further research and innovation.
How-to Best Fight a Pending Patent
A competitor’s pending patent application is often viewed as a distant threat, a legal issue to be addressed only if
All Patent Status: PCT vs Pending Patent vs Published Patent vs Granted Patent
For an engineer or product designer, understanding the specific patent status provides direct insight into design freedom and competitive intelligence.
Best 10 Patent Invalidation Strategies and Tools
Successfully invalidating a competitor’s patent is a powerful maneuver that extends far beyond simply winning a legal dispute. Patent invalidation
101 on How to Best Read a Patent (for a non Patent Attorney)
Reading a patent document presents a unique challenge for those unfamiliar with its structure and specialized terminology. Patent language often
Best 20 Tricks for Free Patent Search + Bonus
How to find patents or search patents ? For any engineer engaged in research, development, and the creation of novel
Latest Publications & Patents on Biotechnology and CRISPR
This week: base editors, gene editing, CRISPR, clinical applications, HOXA1, Bronchial Epithelial, Cell Cycle Progression, p21/CDKN1A, CRISPR/Cas9, Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 1A1,
Latest Publications & Patents on Medical Gases
This week: simulation-based learning, prompt engineering, AI-driven simulations, medical education, cuticular proteins, insecticide resistance, Anopheles sinensis, deltamethrin, rescue medication, allergic
Latest Publications & Patents on Examples of Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)
This week: Artificial Neural Networks, Acoustic Signals, Electrical Discharge Turning, Multilabel Classifier, Dynamic Engineering, MIMO Radar, Efficient Processing, FPGA, Accuracy
Patent vs Copyright: Key Differences Explained
In 2022, 3.5 million patents were given out all over the world. This shows how crucial intellectual property is for
