The 2026 Intellectual Property Resolution

2026 Intellectual Property Resolution

As we step into 2026, the global innovation ecosystem is undergoing a structural transformation. Technological progress is no longer incremental, it is exponential. Artificial intelligence systems are designing software, generating technical documentation, creating product architectures, composing creative works, and assisting in scientific research at a pace never previously imagined. Alongside AI, sectors such as clean energy, electric mobility, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, … Read More

Common Mistakes in Patent Applications and Their Maintenance

Avoid mistakes in Patent Applications to avoid to delays, rejections, or loss of rights.

Filing and maintaining a patent is a critical process that can significantly impact an inventor’s ability to protect and monetize their intellectual property. However, even seasoned professionals can make errors that lead to delays, rejections, or loss of rights. Below, we outline some common mistakes in patent applications and maintenance and offer tips to avoid them.

1. Insufficient Disclosure

One of the most common … Read More

Patenting trends in Bitcoin and Blockchain Technologies

Patenting trends in Bitcoin and blockchain technologies reflect the growing interest and investment in decentralized technologies. Bitcoin and blockchain technologies have seen a significant rise in patent filings globally, with major contributions from countries like China and the United States.

Leading Countries with Blockchain Patents

In 2020, China led the way, with 17 of the top 20 companies filing blockchain patent applications based there. Alibaba … Read More

Overcoming Obviousness and Non-Inventiveness in Patent Drafting

Patent drafting is a delicate art and science. One of the most common hurdles inventors and patent practitioners face is overcoming objections related to obviousness or lack of inventiveness. These objections arise when the patent examiner believes that the claimed invention does not involve a sufficient “inventive step” over the existing prior art.

What is an inventive step?

Inventive step (or non-obviousness) is a … Read More