IBM is giving the health care and education industries free access to its patent portfolio, the company said Monday. Organizations within these fields can tap IBM's patents for development and use ...

IBM is renowned for its rich storehouse of patented inventions. It once again led the research sweepstakes in America last year, collecting 3,248 patents, more than any other company. And it earned ...

Protecting intellectual property (IP) can be a long, expensive process, especially for veteran entrepreneurs who are throwing their time and money into building a new business. A good idea is a good ...

The U.S. patent system is the primary contributor for the U.S. economy. Since the founding of the nation, the patent system has fostered an innovation culture that is directly responsible for making ...