Discover what a patent agent does, the licensing process, and their role versus patent attorneys. Ideal for inventors needing ...

Microsoft filed patents for an Xbox help system that could summon human or AI “helpers” to take over tough parts.

If your business relies on bringing innovations to market that generate returns on investment, then a well-designed patent strategy is critical for realizing those returns. Patents help introduce new ...

Too many entrepreneurs treat filing a patent as a milestone in itself—proof that their invention matters. But filing a patent too early, or without a clear business strategy, can create serious ...

A Senate committee approved a bipartisan bill Nov. 21 to help small businesses protect their patents from predatory, giant corporations. With the bill now up for a floor vote, lawmakers should do ...

If you’re the kind of person that often struggles at video games but finds it too finicky to look up help on your phone or computer while playing the game, a Sony patent recently made public might be ...

Researchers have deployed machine-learning techniques to analyze patents for products made from animal parts, in an effort to identify trends in the wildlife trade. The team analyzed patents filed ...

While larger companies typically dominate patent filings, if you’re a small or mid-size business, understanding how these giants use patents can offer valuable insights for shaping your own ...

Patents tend to get a lot of hate these days, mostly because the patent office is prone to approving some strangely basic ideas. That can cause headaches for everyone down the line. But researchers ...