Decoding the Latest Drug Patent Infringement Cases in the Pharma Industry
The pharmaceutical industry is known for its high-stakes drug patent infringement cases. Recently, several industry leaders, such as AbbVie, Bayer, and Cipla, have been involved in high-stakes litigation cases, garnering the attention of our patent invalidity team. This analysis of recent 5 drug patent infringement cases highlights the specific patent under scrutiny and the strategies […]
Strategic Considerations After The New “Skilled Searcher” Standard For IPR Estoppel
Ironburg Inventions, known for its SCUF controllers, claimed that Valve’s Steam Controller infringed on its patents. Specifically, the patents in question were related to the back paddle design of controllers, a feature that SCUF Gaming has heavily marketed and patented. However, it isn’t these details of the case that make it worth mentioning but the […]
Top 13 AI-based Patent Search Databases for your Patent Search Needs in 2024
AI (Artificial Intelligence) has transformed intellectual property (IP) by reducing human effort and enabling patent experts to refine how they discover, analyze, and leverage intellectual property. It’s no surprise that a Google search for AI-based patent search databases will yield hundreds, if not thousands, of platforms available at your disposal. To make your search for […]
5 Powerful techniques to successfully invalidate telecom patents
In September, Lenovo Group paid a hefty $140 million in a SEPs infringement lawsuit by InterDigital. In the same month, Xiaomi and Oppo were sued by Panasonic over 4G patent infringement, adding to the legal battles faced by Chinese smartphone giants. Patent litigation has become increasingly prominent in the telecom sector. It’s no longer a […]
Exploring ChatGPT’s Capabilities & Limitations in Prior Art Search
In a world where ChatGPT, the cutting-edge AI language model by OpenAI, has rapidly transformed industries, the intellectual property (IP) sector is no exception. Its remarkable ability to extract profound insights from vast data pools raises intriguing questions about its impact on the IP industry, particularly in prior-art searches. As research analysts, our curiosity led […]
Found 102 prior art in the textile industry to invalidate a med tech patent
During invalidation searches, I often stumble upon 102 prior art from my surroundings. It might fascinate you how I discover them even when I’m not looking for them consciously. However, it’s second nature to me now. Recently, I cracked a patent invalidity case in a similar situation, but before I share the complete story, let […]
Using Research Grant Proposal Of An Inventor To Invalidate the Patent
This is the story of a project that challenged me to invalidate a patent by one of the pioneers in the field of next-gen gene sequencing with over two decades of research under his belt. It was a typical day for me. I had successfully completed a project the day before, woke up refreshed, and […]
Patent Litigation Funding: 8 Mistakes you can’t afford to make
This year, Colibri Heart Valve, a medical device start-up, went into a legal battle against the industry giant Medtronic CoreValve. This case not only earned its place among the top US patent awards of the first quarter of 2023 but also put a litigation funder – Burford Capital, in the forefront. The litigation funding from […]
GreyB’s Secret Search Strategy That Helped Find Prior Art For Auto-Playing Media
The ecosystem of a patent and its technology are critical factors in conducting a prior art search and even selecting the appropriate researcher for your case. Moreover, in one of our blogs, we discussed the same in detail using the examples of Researcher A and Researcher B. Returning to this case study, I will share […]
Apple & Google sued by Geoscope Technologies! Will They Survive?
Location-Based Services (LBS) technology has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, serving as a focal point for extensive research and development efforts to enhance mobile location detection for various applications, including social networking, advertising, and indoor navigation. However, this rapid growth has also led to an upsurge in patent litigation cases within this domain. During […]
How We Found Prior Art Of A Numerical Claim Using Hooke’s Law Equation?
Prior-art search is a challenging process in itself. While it is possible to identify relevant prior art based on the claimed numerical value for well-known quantities like thicknesses, volumes, or forces, the task becomes tougher when dealing with less familiar quantities. For instance, when a patent claims a relationship between fundamental quantities, such as a […]
5 Key Search String Mistakes You Should Avoid At All Costs During A Prior Art Search
It is a no-brainer that an effective patent prior art search begins with creating effective search strings. However, over the years, we’ve analyzed some of the most common mistakes researchers often make when formulating search strings. These mistakes, though trivial, can cost us a lot of wasted time and effort and, for the clients, millions […]
GreyB’s Philosophy for Performing a Patent Prior Art Search!
Navigating the vast landscape of the prior art search is overwhelming, and there is always the risk of missing crucial prior art references. Partnering with the right research firm can make or break the whole deal. Now, imagine having two researchers to choose from for your prior art project. Researcher A specializes in standard analysis […]
How we performed FCC id search to find solid prior art?
“Searching prior art is not a process, it is an art.” In my 6 years of experience, I have been a part of ~250 patent invalidation processes. If it has taught me anything, it is that there are multiple ways to invalidate a patent. You not only require knowledge of the technology but also a tremendous […]
What is Non Patent Literature & how it applies to Intellectual Property field?
In the realm of innovation and technological advancement, patents often take center stage as valuable sources of information. However, even the most comprehensive patent databases can sometimes leave researchers empty-handed when seeking specific details or elusive solutions to their queries. This is where the non-patent literature (NPL) enters the stage. The power of non-patent literature […]
Patent Invalidity Search: Lithium Ion Phosphate Battery
As analysts, we often encounter a situation where a patent’s claims contain certain elements that appear to be designed as decoys. Their inclusion is intended to distract attention from other important aspects of the claim. Recently, I was tasked with a patent invalidity search for a battery technology patent with such decoy claim elements. But […]
