Idea Prioritization Using Statistics

It is both costly and time-consuming to move ideas through the innovation lifecycle, from conception and evaluation to protection and monetization. Even if your R&D team has a great idea, it is not possible to bring it to the market....

Training AI: How XLSCOUT’s AI Engine Learns to Drive Innovation

Some tasks are better suited for the implementation of artificial intelligence compared to others, as AI has become a well-established business practice across innovative companies. AI reduces the average non-patent literature search time for R&D and IP teams driving their...

Sustainable Packaging: Eco-Friendly Alternatives on the Rise

Since the 1950s, nearly 9 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced. Because plastic was not designed to be biodegradable or recyclable when it was created, the majority of that waste is still in landfills and other unintended dump...

The Threat of Low-Quality Patents to the Patent System

According to research, 28% of patents are at least partially invalid (low-quality patents). In industries such as software and business methods, that figure could be as high as 56%. This is a somewhat unique issue for the USPTO; it is...

Balance Quantity with Quality in the Innovation Pipeline

An innovation pipeline is a business framework that assists businesses in meeting their objectives by incorporating innovative methods and processes. In essence, it makes your innovation strategy a reality; it will outline how you will concentrate on the real customer...

Intuitive Technologies for Successful Human-AI Interaction

The world around us is rapidly changing as a result of AI. As natural language processing (NLP) becomes more robust and useful, its applications expand. While NLP is becoming more widely used in places where we work, shop, and play,...