By Skye McClain, Ph.D., Senior Analyst
Originally published November 13, 2018
It is important for companies working in areas of high technology to constantly be aware of new advances which may be disruptive to their operations. A number of metrics have been developed which can be used to evaluate individual patent families to identify those which represent potentially disruptive inventions. This paper will review some of those metrics and give a real world example of their use. Read the article here.
Identifying Potentially Disruptive Inventions: Using metrics to identify key inventions in a large set of patents
Maximizing the Potential of Licensing and Commercialization for Success
By Dennis DeCesare, VP Emerging Technologies, Skye McClain, Ph.D., Senior Analyst, Phillip Espinasse, M.S., MBA, Senior Analyst
Originally published January 11, 2019
The commercialization landscape is filled with landmines and pitfalls; how do you navigate your way to a successful product launch? Or find a partner to launch your product with? This article explores the opportunities, and challenges, involved in the licensing and commercialization process. Read the article here.
Which Renewable Technologies are Winning the Alternative Energy Race?
By Skye McClain, Ph.D., Senior Analyst
Originally published November 13, 2018
This report examines recent worldwide patents by exploring the latest developments in renewable alternative energy technologies. Read the article here.
How a Prior Art Search Will Actually Save Your Company Money
By Skye McClain, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published September 10, 2018
This article explores how to determine if there is any “prior art” out there which will prevent your company’s invention idea from being patentable, and how this can save you time and money! Read the article here.
Sample Research Report – Solar Cell Patent Landscape
By Skye McClain, Ph.D.
Originally published June 27, 2018
This sample report examines the patent landscape in a particular area of technology as a useful method to identify key aspects of that business market. Read more here.
Maximize R&D Resources with Patent Landscapes
By Skye McClain, Ph.D.
Originally published March 27, 2018
This article explores the patent landscape in more detail, and looks at how the information gleaned from the analysis of a patent landscape can provide a company important insights to better understand their place in a given market space and help to make strategic decisions. Read more here.
Biosimilar “Patent Dance”
By Eden Joy Pacsial-Ong, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst/Patent Agent
Originally published September 26, 2017
This article explores the Biologics Price Competition and Innovations Act (BPCIA), a specific Supreme Court ruling and potential ramifications on the biologics industry. Read more here.
Don’t Be Afraid — How to Quickly and Thoroughly Review a Patent
By Kevin Closson, M.A., Nerac Analyst
Originally published January 19, 2017
An overview of the most important elements of reviewing a patent.
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Patent Landscaping and Mount Everest: How to navigate a successful trip
By Tom Perkins, Nerac Analyst
Originally published October 13, 2016
This article compares some similarities to preparing and creating a successful patent portfolio using patent landscaping with reaching the summit of the world’s tallest peak.
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Brexit: Implications on your Intellectual Property Rights
By Eden Joy Pacsial-Ong, Ph.D.
Originally published October 13, 2016
This article reviews some of the impacts of the British exit from EU, or Brexit, and the resulting uncertainty that surrounds the UK, its relationship with the EU, and the ultimate impact on trade, immigration and intellectual property (IP) laws.
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