Can innovating during an economic downturn make your company recession proof? In this article, we’ll look at why innovating during a downturn boosts growth. It’s no secret that the global economy is struggling to recover in the aftermath of the...
A patent is a type of intellectual property that grants the inventor exclusive usage rights. It prevents others from using or commercializing the invention for a limited time. In general, patent holders benefit from having complete control over their invention....
Competitive intelligence is the ability to gather, analyze, and apply information about competitors, customers, and other market factors. These factors are responsible for a company’s competitive advantage. No business can operate in a vacuum. Every business is a part of...
Patent monitoring, also known as “patent alerting,” is critical for a variety of reasons. Patent monitoring tools can be a valuable asset in a company’s arsenal. When done incorrectly, however, it is a huge waste of money. It is costly...
Whether your company is at the top of the world or on its way there, you know that you always have a competitor on your tail. You may already be aware of who that competitor is, or he or she...
What is a Defensive Publication? An effective defensive publication is just what it sounds like: the publication of a disclosure that does not provide the publisher with patent protection but does offer defensive benefits, such as the formation of prior...