OpenAI’s patent pledge less than it seems 12 Oct, 2024 Richard Moses Founder and COO In what some are calling a virtue-signalling stunt, OpenAI recently pledged to use their patents for defensive purposes only, as long as parties don’t assert claims against them or engage in harmful activities. Notably, OpenAI has a weak patent portfolio […]
Continue ReadingValue versus Quality 24 Jan, 2023 Richard Moses FOUNDER AND COO The terms patent value and patent quality are used interchangeably and are often confused and misunderstood. While one cannot completely divorce quality and value, it is important to understand the distinction. Patent prosecution is commonly driven by patent quality – essentially whether a patent […]
Continue ReadingPatent Impairment 25 May, 2024 Richard Moses FOUNDER AND COO Patents must be tested for impairment periodically and declared as ‘impaired’ if necessary. In plain English, a patent is impaired if it would sell for less than the value shown in the company records. Patent impairment occurs when the carrying amount of a patent on a company’s […]
Continue ReadingStrategic Alliance 29 Dec, 2023 RICHARD MOSES FOUNDER AND COO We are excited to announce a significant development that will further enhance our commitment to delivering unparalleled professional patent services. Today, Pelent Patent Analytics is pleased to unveil a strategic alliance with SWOT Law, a leading expert in IP strategy. This collaboration represents a strategic […]
Continue ReadingYou can’t control what you can’t measure 22 Nov, 2023 Richard Moses Founder and COO Andrew Grove the former CEO of Intel was known for his emphasis on data-driven decision-making to guide management practices. The quote “You can’t control what you can’t measure” is often attributed to Peter Drucker, a renowned management consultant, educator, and […]
Continue ReadingCelebrating a Milestone: Our 7th Anniversary 15 August, 2023 Richard Moses Founder and COO We are pleased to announce that Pelent is celebrating a remarkable milestone – our 7th anniversary! The journey has been incredible, marked by innovation and most importantly our client support. We are grateful for the trust you have placed in Pelent […]
Continue ReadingCanadian Made 1 July, 2023 Richard Moses Founder and COO Just how well are Canadian companies faring filing new patents? We analyzed 1,574 US patents granted to Canadians for the first half of 2023. The analysis includes 857 assignees – Blackberry Ltd. ranks the top company with 72 granted US patents. Patent Rating Results Patent […]
Continue ReadingO Canada 25 Feb, 2023 Richard Moses COO, Pelent Patent Analytics Just how well are Canadian companies faring filing new patents? We ran an analysis of US granted patents for Canadian companies in the first half of 2022. The analysis sampled 530 granted patents from 263 companies (mostly SME’s) and university organizations. Patent Checkup uses […]
Continue ReadingPatently Clear 29 Nov, 2022 Richard Moses COO, Pelent Patent Analytics Patently Clear Pelent’s Portfolio checkup gives you crystal clear results about your patents almost immediately. Case in point: Proterra (NASDAQ: PTRA), which appears to be firing on all cylinders – or should we say all battery packs. The EV startup has an impressive patent […]
Continue ReadingDiamonds in the Rough 3 Mar, 2022 Richard Moses COO, Pelent Patent Analytics Diamonds in the Rough While companies grapple with the chip shortage of 2022 there is no shortage of valuable patents at chip-designer Arm Limited. “Diamond” high value patents hold the potential to generate revenue through licensing or may be leveraged defensively if […]
Continue ReadingQuickview 12 Oct,2022 Richard Moses COO, Pelent Patent Analytics Introduction Pelent’s Portfolio Analyzer provides an overall portfolio snapshot including Patent Rating metrics and a ‘floorplan’ visualization which allows users to hone into technology areas with the highest concentration of valuable patents. The Quickview URL provides a dynamic link for viewing the snapshot – placing the […]
Continue ReadingSTRONG EVIDENCE OF USE 1 Dec, 2022 Richard Moses COO, Pelent Patent Analytics Introduction Strong Evidence of Use (EOU) is a critical component in the successful monetization of a patent portfolio, as buyers and licensees frequently base their decision on the presence of strong EOU. Producing strong EOU is is hard to do, the common […]
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