Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Determining the market potential of patents can be a complex task for entrepreneurs. The value of a patent doesn’t necessarily equal the ...

In my last Forbes commentary, I documented the weakening over the last few decades of the U.S. patent system—long a driver of technology-fueled economic growth and envy of the world. Today, let’s look ...

Each year, companies invest significant financial resources building and maintaining patent portfolios. But instead of ...

Startups and tech companies are disruptive by nature. We’ve seen that with the advent of the dot-com era, where Google broke free from its browser origins to shape our shopping, dining and travel ...

Exploring the modern in-house patent department. Major trends shaping patent strategy, including a shift to quality over ...

Deciding whether to pursue a patent for a technology can be challenging. In addition to a variety of legal considerations, the decision often depends on broader business considerations, such as the ...

The WSJ reports the Trump administration wants to charge patent holders 1% to 5% of their patent’s value to maintain the patent after grant. If implemented, this would mark a dramatic departure from ...

This is an Insight article, written by a selected contributor as part of WTR's co-published content. Read more on Insight The requirements of Chinese enterprises for patent applications have developed ...

Early-stage funding for medical device firms typically comes from private investment. Although some companies may receive government subsidies, firms usually need venture capital (VC) as they start to ...

Small to midsized medical device companies with strong patent portfolios are frequently targeted for acquisitions favorable to their investors. While acquisition valuations of medical device companies ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A stock index that takes into account the value of a company's intellectual property was launched on Wednesday on the American Stock Exchange. Ocean Tomo, a Chicago-based company, ...