$1.9 Billion in Patent Damages in Six Months: Is Your R&D Team Flying Blind?
Introduction $1.9 billion. That’s what US courts awarded in patent infringement damages in just the first half of 2025. Across 21 cases. The largest single award involved semiconductor technology that had been in development for years. The common denominator across...
PTAB Is Denying Over 60% of IPR Petitions. What That Means If You’re a Patent Holder — or a Challenge-
Introduction The number that changed everything: in late 2025, USPTO Director John Squires issued 34 consecutive IPR denials — every single petition he personally reviewed. At that point, the institution rate had effectively hit zero. That was the inflection point....
USPTO’s ASAP Pilot Is Still Open – Here’s What Your Patent Strategy Needs Before It Closes
Introduction Most IP teams are aware the USPTO’s ASAP program exists. Most haven’t changed a single thing about how they file. That’s a mistake — and the window is closing. Launched in October 2025, the Artificial Intelligence Search Automated Pilot...
Enhancing Patent Licensing Strategies with AI
Introduction In the domain of intellectual property management, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a pivotal tool in revolutionizing patent licensing strategies. By leveraging latest AI technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI, companies and legal teams can...
Automating EoU Charts: The Advantages of AI in Patent Litigation
Introduction In the complex domain of patent litigation, Evidence of Use (EoU) charts are indispensable tools that bridge the gap between patent claims and actual product features, demonstrating potential infringement. These charts are carefully crafted to map specific elements of...
How AI Unveils Hidden Licensing Opportunities?
Introduction Patent monetization is the process of turning intellectual property (IP) assets, such as patents, into revenue-generating opportunities. This can be achieved through licensing, sales, or litigation. In today’s highly competitive innovation landscape, effective patent monetization is critical for businesses...
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