A patent illustrator is an artist who can create a sketch to express an idea or concept with his imagination and conceptual knowledge. Since drawings are a critical component of a patent application, patent...

With the advent of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and automation, it is no surprise that most sectors that were previously governed by traditional structures have now experienced a...

Creating patent applications from inventions is a techno-legal collaborative process. It starts with an inventor conceiving an idea, nurturing and developing it further, and collaborating with other inventors, R&D and business teams, as well...

Research and development (R&D) is not just food for innovation but the key to effective and sustained growth for intellectual property-centric businesses. That is why it is crucial that an R&D team collaborates with...

Patent is a right granted to the owner of the invention to use, manufacture and sell his intellectual asset. This right is conferred on the condition that the invention must meet all patentability requirements...

The two-and-a-half-year dispute about standard essential patent (SEP) licensing between Nokia and German car maker – Daimler AG, has finally come to an end with the latter finally agreeing to Nokia’s licensing terms. Although...

Companies invest a substantial amount of time and money in research and development (R&D). Therefore, when they create something new after years of research, it becomes crucial to protect their inventions through intellectual property...

A patentability search is conducted to identify prior-art results that might challenge the novelty of an invention. In general, most companies outsource patentability searches to law firms or patent service providers. On many occasions,...

Patentability searches are critical in determining whether an invention is patent-worthy or not. These searches can be commissioned to a third party such as patent analysts or patent search firms before patent filing. The...

Discover the pros and cons of AI and manual patentability searches. Explore which approach offers better efficiency, accuracy, and insights for patent professionals.