Intellectual Property

  Quantum computing is moving rapidly from research labs to real-world commercialization. Governments and technology leaders are investing billions to secure leadership in a field that could reshape cybersecurity, drug discovery,  materials science, and national defense.   But market announcements only tell part of the story.  Patent data reveals where  true  competitive advantage is forming.   Patent filings in quantum computing surged after 2015, tracking the rise of cloud-accessible NISQ systems and national initiatives across the US, Europe, and China. While companies like IBM, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon hold large portfolios, emerging players such as Alibaba and D-Wave stand out for patent quality and strategic focus rather than sheer volume.   Geographically, the US and China dominate global protection strategies, with Europe close behind and markets like India, Australia, and Canada gaining momentum. The signal is clear: the quantum race...

Europe’s approach to Standard Essential Patent (SEP) enforcement has entered a new phase with the rise of the Unitary Patent Court (UPC). Since becoming operational in June 2023, the court has rapidly moved from an experimental framework to a high-volume litigation venue, handling hundreds of cases across participating EU states.   For SEP holders, the change is profound. Historically, enforcing SEPs in Europe  required  parallel litigation in multiple national courts—an expensive, time-consuming process often producing inconsistent outcomes. The UPC replaces this fragmentation with a single forum capable of issuing decisions and injunctions that apply across up to 18 EU member states.   This structural shift coincides with  strong growth  in Unitary Patents. Grants surged in 2024 following widespread conversion of existing European patents, creating large portfolios that are instantly enforceable on a pan-European basis. For SEP owners, this translates int...

  Patent landscape analysis is no longer just an IP or legal exercise— it’s  a strategic tool driving innovation, investment, and competitive advantage. Leading organizations use patent landscapes to  identify  emerging technology trends, uncover white spaces, assess competitive threats, and guide R&D and market entry decisions.   When done right, a patent landscape goes beyond patent counts. It reveals where innovation is accelerating, which players are building strategic positions, and where risks or opportunities lie across technologies, markets, and geographies. Companies increasingly rely on these insights for R&D prioritization, competitive intelligence, M&A due diligence, and global expansion planning.   The challenge for many businesses  isn’t  access to patent data but turning that data into actionable insight. Flexible  analysis  connected qualitative and quantitative metrics, business-relevant categorization, and c...

  Renewable energy has surged in the U.S., reaching 24% of total electricity generation in 2024, with solar and wind leading the transition. But which renewable technologies are truly advancing in innovation? A PatSeer -based patent landscape study (2015-mid-2025) reveals a striking contrast between market deployment and patent activity.   Using the CPC category Y02E10 , covering solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, and marine energy, the analysis shows:   Key Patent Filing Trends   Photovoltaics dominate with 3,200+ filings, far outpacing all other sectors.   Wind energy has the fewest patents despite contributing heavily to real-world power generation-signaling maturity rather than lack of innovation.   Thermal-PV hybrids, marine, and geothermal show early-stage but promising patent traction.   Top Innovators   Established firms like Halliburton , Schlumberger , and Saudi Aramco are extending their drilling expertise into renewable segments. Me...