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Top 10 IP management software in 2025
11 minutes

Top 10 IP management software in 2025

Discover the top IP management software of 2025, with key features, strengths and tips on how to choose the best fitting IP management solution.
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What is patent security in the digital age?
8 minutes

What is patent security in the digital age?

A practical guide to patent security in the digital world, covering patent monitoring and patent enforcement best practices.
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Provisional vs. non-provisional patent applications explained
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Provisional vs. non-provisional patent applications explained

Learn the differences between provisional and non-provisional patent applications, deadlines, USPTO fees, and how to choose the right patent application.
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Which are the most innovative countries and sectors in 2025
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Which are the most innovative countries and sectors in 2025

Find out which countries lead innovation in 2025. From AI to clean energy, see how patents and R&D clusters drive global progress.
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Patents 101: From basics and filing to costs, renewals & management
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Patents 101: From basics and filing to costs, renewals & management

Discover everything about patents: types, filing process, costs, patent renewals, common mistakes, IP portfolio management strategies and more.
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How AI is transforming patent analysis
12 minutes

How AI is transforming patent analysis

Discover how AI is reshaping patent analysis with faster prior art searches, smarter competitor mapping, and trend forecasting.
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What are the most impactful medtech patents of 2025 so far?
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What are the most impactful medtech patents of 2025 so far?

Discover 2025’s top medtech patents: from wearable biosensors to AI diagnostics, and how innovation in MedTech shapes AI in healthcare patents.
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Patent renewal costs explained: fees, savings & transparency
10 minutes

Patent renewal costs explained: fees, savings & transparency

Find out how patent renewal costs work, from service fees to hidden charges, and discover how you can save up to 50% with transparent pricing.
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Top 5 biotech patents that changed the industry
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Top 5 biotech patents that changed the industry

Discover the top 5 biotech patents that shaped modern science. Learn how these breakthroughs influenced innovation, investment, and healthcare.
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Everything you need to know about copyrights
12 minutes

Everything you need to know about copyrights

Learn what copyright protects, how long it lasts, and how to register, enforce, and safeguard your creative works worldwide.
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Patent licensing: what it is and how it works
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Patent licensing: what it is and how it works

Learn how patent licensing works, the types of licenses, legal risks, global rules, and how to earn from your patent without giving up ownership.
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How AI is changing the patent industry: Insights from the CEO
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How AI is changing the patent industry: Insights from the CEO

Discover how AI is transforming patent renewals, novelty searches, and IP workflows - featuring expert insights from the CEO of PatentRenewal.com.
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How to build a scalable patent maintenance workflow
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How to build a scalable patent maintenance workflow

Learn how growing teams can build a scalable patent maintenance workflow that reduces IP costs, increases efficiency, and prevents missed patent renewals.
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Top 10 most innovative countries in 2025
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Top 10 most innovative countries in 2025

Discover the top 10 most innovative countries in 2025 based on global patent filings, and what these trends reveal about global innovation.
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What you need to know about patent claims
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What you need to know about patent claims

Understand patent claims from start to finish. What they are, different formats, how to write them, common pitfalls to avoid, their role in patent renewals
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What abandoned patents reveal about innovation and IP renewal strategy
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What abandoned patents reveal about innovation and IP renewal strategy

Discover why patents are abandoned, what this reveals about innovation cycles, and how to use these insights to improve your patent renewal and IP strategy
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Top 5 AI-powered inventions with patents in 2025
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Top 5 AI-powered inventions with patents in 2025

Top 5 real AI-powered inventions filed for a patent in 2025, from pet translators to delivery robots.
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Filing a patent online: a beginner’s checklist
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Filing a patent online: a beginner’s checklist

Learn how to file a patent online with this step-by-step guide. Covers rules, documents for USPTO and EPO filings, and key patent maintenance tips.
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What happens if you miss a patent maintenance fee payment?
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What happens if you miss a patent maintenance fee payment?

Can you lose your patent when missing a patent maintenance fee deadline? Learn what happens, how to restore your rights, and how to avoid IP mistakes.
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The best IP renewal service providers in 2025
4 minutes

The best IP renewal service providers in 2025

Here are the best IP renewal companies in 2025. Compare them by features, pricing, and reviews to find the right solution for your IP portfolio.
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Top 5 free tools to look up patents online
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Top 5 free tools to look up patents online

Looking up patents online? Explore the top 5 free tools in 2025 for quick, reliable patent searches across global databases.
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Measuring ROI on your intellectual property portfolio
7 minutes

Measuring ROI on your intellectual property portfolio

Discover how IP renewal data reveals hidden portfolio value and helps optimize IP management strategies for maximized ROI.
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Nordic invention: The aerosol spray can
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Nordic invention: The aerosol spray can

Learn who invented the aerosol spray can and how a patent changed an industry. Discover its unique innovation, patent milestones, and global impact.
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Simplify IP renewal budgeting and forecasting with software
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Simplify IP renewal budgeting and forecasting with software

Discover how to streamline IP renewal budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking with smart software designed for full financial transparency and control.
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AI and trademarks: what you need to know in 2025
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AI and trademarks: what you need to know in 2025

Discover how AI is transforming a trademark’s lifecycle from faster searches, drafting, error-free filing to smarter monitoring and trademark renewals
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Simplify IP renewal admin with software
7 minutes

Simplify IP renewal admin with software

Manage IP renewals stress-free with software that automates billing, deadlines, and document tracking in one easy-to-use platform.
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Innovation leaders: Companies with the most European patents
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Innovation leaders: Companies with the most European patents

Who led in European patent filings in 2024? See the top companies, tech trends, and what the latest numbers reveals about global innovation.
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Innovation leaders: Countries with the most European patents
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Innovation leaders: Countries with the most European patents

Discover which countries led the way in European patent filings in 2024. See the top performers, key trends, and what the latest data reveals.
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Why every company should be tracking competitor patents
7 minutes

Why every company should be tracking competitor patents

Why tracking competitor patents is essential: key benefits explained with real-world use cases and how it supports smarter innovation and patent renewals.
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Step-by-step guide: Managing patent renewals with software
8 minutes

Step-by-step guide: Managing patent renewals with software

Learn how an IP renewal software helps businesses track, manage, and renew patents easily while reducing costs.
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AI-powered patent wars: Who owns innovation?
6 minutes

AI-powered patent wars: Who owns innovation?

From AI inventorship debates to patent lawsuits and regulatory shifts, the rise of AI patents is reshaping innovation and IP management on a global scale.
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What you need to know about the EUIPO SME fund
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What you need to know about the EUIPO SME fund

Explore the 2025 EUIPO SME fund and how it supports SMEs in protecting their IP. Discover IP funding opportunities, application tips, eligibility details.
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Our best tips to navigate IP management budgeting in 2025
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Our best tips to navigate IP management budgeting in 2025

Learn how to optimize your IP management budget in 2025. Read the top 8 expert tips to strategically manage your IP and save costs on patent maintenance.
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What are trade secrets and how can you protect them?
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What are trade secrets and how can you protect them?

Learn what are trade secrets, why they matter, how to protect them and how they compare to other forms of IP like patents and trademarks.
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The top 5 essential IP management software features
5 minutes

The top 5 essential IP management software features

Discover the top 5 IP management software features for 2025. Learn how automation, budgeting tools, and real-time tracking simplify your IP renewals.
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Nordic invention: Tetra Pak packaging
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Nordic invention: Tetra Pak packaging

In this series, we uncover Nordic patents that transformed the life we know today. In this episode, you can read about the Tetra Pak packaging.
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Top 10 technology trends shaping 2025 innovation
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Top 10 technology trends shaping 2025 innovation

Explore 2025’s top technology trends shaping industries and how these innovations transform the way businesses manage intellectual property.
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Everything you need to know about trademarks & renewals in 2025
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Everything you need to know about trademarks & renewals in 2025

Discover everything you need to know about trademarks and renewals in 2024, including country-specific details and expert guidance.
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 Here’re the top 10 countries who filed the most patents globally
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Here’re the top 10 countries who filed the most patents globally

Explore the top 10 global patent filing countries, key trends in innovation, and insights into how patents drive economic growth and technological advances
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Nordic invention: Wettex sponge cloth
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Nordic invention: Wettex sponge cloth

In this series, we uncover Nordic patents that transformed the life we know today. In this episode, you can read about the Wettex.
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Understanding the key differences in global patent renewal laws
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Understanding the key differences in global patent renewal laws

Discover key global differences in patent renewal laws. Learn how to manage intellectual property across regions and navigate challenges.
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European universities drive innovation with increased patenting
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European universities drive innovation with increased patenting

Explore the impact of European universities on patenting and innovation according to the EPO study and discover how IP management boosts their competition.
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Nordic invention: Plastic shopping bag
3 minutes

Nordic invention: Plastic shopping bag

In this series, we uncover Nordic patents that transformed the life we know today. In this episode, you can read about the plastic shopping bag patents.
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How Big Data is transforming patent processes and IP management
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How Big Data is transforming patent processes and IP management

Learn how big data is transforming patent management, from data-driven patent searches to predictive analytics, and portfolio optimization.
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The world’s most innovative countries in 2024
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The world’s most innovative countries in 2024

Discover the top 10 global innovation rankings and insights into changing innovation and patent trends from the WIPO GII 2024 report.
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Patent cliffs explained: Pharma’s strategies for 2024 losses
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Patent cliffs explained: Pharma’s strategies for 2024 losses

Explore how pharma giants manage patent maintenance to survive patent cliffs in 2024, with a focus on strategies, challenges, and real-world examples.
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Top 15 science and technology clusters of 2024 globally
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Top 15 science and technology clusters of 2024 globally

Explore the top 15 science and technology clusters in 2024 and learn how patent maintenance is key to protecting innovation globally.
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Nordic inventions: Patents for the paper clip
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Nordic inventions: Patents for the paper clip

In this series, we uncover Nordic patents that transformed the life we know today. In this episode, you can read about the paper clip patents.
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The top 5 companies that are leading 5G and IoT innovations
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The top 5 companies that are leading 5G and IoT innovations

Discover the top 5 innovators in 5G and IoT solutions in 2024. Learn how companies are shaping the future of connectivity with continuous patent fillings.
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The benefits of patent pools in IP management
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The benefits of patent pools in IP management

Explore the role of patent pools in IP management. Learn how they simplify patent maintenance and drive innovation across industries.
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PatentRenewal.com is the top 1 IP management software on G2
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PatentRenewal.com is the top 1 IP management software on G2

Discover why PatentRenewal.com was recognized as the leading intellectual property management software on G2 and how it helps patentees with IP renewals.
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101 guide to patent your idea
8 minutes

101 guide to patent your idea

Learn the essential steps to patent an idea, with key insights on legal regulations. Discover how to protect your invention and manage patent maintenance.
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Nordic inventions: Patents for the pacemaker
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Nordic inventions: Patents for the pacemaker

In this series, we uncover Nordic patents that transformed the life we know today. Discover the pacemaker and the importance of patent maintenance.
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Understanding the WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty application process
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Understanding the WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty application process

How to apply for a patent with the PCT system. Discover the benefits and challenges and find a way to streamline your IP management with the PCT system.
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A comprehensive guide for patent infringement types
8 minutes

A comprehensive guide for patent infringement types

Learn about the different types of patent infringement, real-world examples, and how to protect your innovations.
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Key insights from the WIPO Generative AI patent landscape report
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Key insights from the WIPO Generative AI patent landscape report

Uncover important insights from the Generative AI Patent Landscape Report, including patent growth, top companies, and leading countries in GenAI.
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Revealed: EPO Inventor Award 2024 winners
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Revealed: EPO Inventor Award 2024 winners

Explore the winners of the 2024 EPO Inventor Award. Learn about their achievements and why their innovations are groundbreaking.
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Intellectual property strategy and support for SMEs
5 minutes

Intellectual property strategy and support for SMEs

Discover the importance of intellectual property for SMEs, explore practical IP management strategies, and learn about the latest trends in IP filings.
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Nordic inventions: Google Maps’ patented success
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Nordic inventions: Google Maps’ patented success

In this series, we uncover Nordic patents that transformed the life we know today. Discover the history of Google Maps and the importance of patents.
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WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty: Key insights and trends from the 2024 Review
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WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty: Key insights and trends from the 2024 Review

Discover key trends and statistics from the PCT Yearly Review 2024. Learn how the PCT impacts global patent activity and strategic IP management.
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How is AI transforming IP strategy and IP management?
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How is AI transforming IP strategy and IP management?

Discover how AI is revolutionizing IP management. Learn about the benefits, tools, and future trends in patent maintenance and IP portfolio management.
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Insights on cleantech innovation: Statistics about patents, challenges and collaborations
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Insights on cleantech innovation: Statistics about patents, challenges and collaborations

Discover the challenges of cleantech innovation, the role of patents, and insights from the recent EPO study.
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The top 5 biggest cases of patent infringement globally
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The top 5 biggest cases of patent infringement globally

Explore the top 5 biggest patent infringement cases, their outcomes, and the importance of protecting your intellectual property.
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How do we reduce patent agent fees to save more on patent renewals for our customers?
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How do we reduce patent agent fees to save more on patent renewals for our customers?

Discover how PatentRenewal.com optimizes IP management and patent renewal processes by cutting local agent fees with innovative solutions.
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Nordic inventions: Skype and its patented communication technology
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Nordic inventions: Skype and its patented communication technology

In this series, we uncover Nordic patents that transformed the life we know today. In this episode, you can read about Skype.
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Key insights of the WIPO's Intellectual Property Report 2024
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Key insights of the WIPO's Intellectual Property Report 2024

Gain strategic insights from the WIPO IP Report 2024 on global patent trends and innovation and explore the relevance of global economic diversification.
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How can AI revolutionize IP applications?
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How can AI revolutionize IP applications?

Discover how AI transforms IP management and patent applications, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in the IP field.
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Top sustainable technologies and SDG-related patent trends in 2024
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Top sustainable technologies and SDG-related patent trends in 2024

Explore the leading sustainability technologies of 2024 and their influence on global patent trends. Find out how these innovations impact the SDGs.
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Nordic inventions: Patent for laminate floor
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Nordic inventions: Patent for laminate floor

In this series, we uncover Nordic patents that transformed the life we know today. In this episode, you can read about the laminate floor patents.
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Understanding the difference: Patent agent vs. patent attorney
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Understanding the difference: Patent agent vs. patent attorney

Understand the key differences between patent agents and patent attorneys in the U.S. to make informed decisions about your IP strategy.
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Which countries are the most innovative worldwide?
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Which countries are the most innovative worldwide?

Discover the top 5 innovator companies and the top 3 science and technology clusters of 2023 with the WIPO Global Innovation Index.
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What to choose: Defensive publication or patent application?
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What to choose: Defensive publication or patent application?

Learn when to choose a patent or a defensive publication: protect your innovation efficiently with our IP management guide.
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EPO Patent Index 2023: A detailed analysis
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EPO Patent Index 2023: A detailed analysis

Explore the 2023 European Patent Office's Patent Index insights, including demand for patents, origin, leading technology fields, and top applicants.
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Nordic inventions: The zipper's patent history
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Nordic inventions: The zipper's patent history

In this series, we uncover Nordic patents that transformed the life we know today. In this episode, you can read about the zipper.
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Navigating the 2024 EPO fee increase for patent holders
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Navigating the 2024 EPO fee increase for patent holders

Explore the European Patent Office's 2024 fee changes for patent renewals and applications, including support for SMEs and micro-entities.
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Who is the first female US patent holder?
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Who is the first female US patent holder?

Explore the history of women’s patent rights in US intellectual property law and the journey of the first female patent holder in the US.
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Continuing our growth: Announcing our €1M new funding with EIFO
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Continuing our growth: Announcing our €1M new funding with EIFO

Read how our €1M funding from EIFO will help us democratize access to IP management transparently and cost-effectively for both IP owners and IP law firms.
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Insights on the global patent trends by the latest WIPO report
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Insights on the global patent trends by the latest WIPO report

Explore how the global patent trends changed according to the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2023 report.
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Protect roses with IP: community plant variety rights and plant patents
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Protect roses with IP: community plant variety rights and plant patents

Discover how plants can be protected by intellectual property with plant variety rights and plant patents. Get to know famous patented rose varieties.
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Nordic inventions: Patents for the sauna stove
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Nordic inventions: Patents for the sauna stove

In this series we uncover Nordic patents which transformed the life we know today. In this episode you can read about the Finnish sauna stove patents.
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Which companies hold the most patents in the world?
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Which companies hold the most patents in the world?

Uncover who holds the world's largest patent portfolios and explore the strategic importance of patents in driving global innovation.
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A guide to utility models: Protecting incremental innovations
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A guide to utility models: Protecting incremental innovations

Get to know everything about utility models, their qualifications, differences from patents, and availability in various jurisdictions.
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A guide to industrial design rights: design patents and registered designs
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A guide to industrial design rights: design patents and registered designs

Find out everything you need to know about registered design rights, their coverage, application and protection.
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The power of intellectual property in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
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The power of intellectual property in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Explore the crucial role of intellectual property in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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4 best practices for patent portfolio budget planning
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4 best practices for patent portfolio budget planning

Discover how you can budget your IP portfolio for 2024 in the best way. Check out our guide today and get tips for effective IP renewal budgeting.
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Exploring the Unitary Patent system: a guide for inventors
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Exploring the Unitary Patent system: a guide for inventors

Explore the Unitary Patent System & Unified Patent Court. Discover a simpler, secure patent renewal process today.
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Questions to ask from your next intellectual property provider
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Questions to ask from your next intellectual property provider

Explore the key questions you should ask when choosing the ideal intellectual property provider for your IP portfolio’s effective management.
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Intellectual property's pivotal role in the European startup ecosystem
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Intellectual property's pivotal role in the European startup ecosystem

Delve deep into the critical role of intellectual property in startups. Learn how intellectual property impacts funding, growth, and successful exits.
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Discover the main features of the PatentRenewal.com platform
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Discover the main features of the PatentRenewal.com platform

Dive into the top features of PatentRenewal.com's intellectual property management software. Explore the innovative dashboard, payments tab, and more.
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Intellectual property types & how to protect them
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Intellectual property types & how to protect them

Learn about the world of intellectual property while discovering the major types, their lifespan, and the easiest way to renew them with PatentRenewal.com.
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A step-by-step guide to your first IP renewal with PatentRenewal.com
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A step-by-step guide to your first IP renewal with PatentRenewal.com

Discover how our onboarding process works from getting in touch with us to gaining access to your personalized platform.
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IP management software 101: What are the benefits?
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IP management software 101: What are the benefits?

Your ultimate guide to IP management software. Find out what is it and what are the benefits of using a software to manage your IP renewals.
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Unlock up to 50% in savings with PatentRenewal.com: here's how!
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Unlock up to 50% in savings with PatentRenewal.com: here's how!

Find out what PatentRenewal.com does differently to achieve significant cost savings for our customers. Save up to 50% with us on IP renewal costs.
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Why your patent renewals cost too much & how to fix it
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Why your patent renewals cost too much & how to fix it

Reduce patent renewal costs by up to 50% without changing your patent attorney. See how automation can streamline IP renewals while keeping the IP attorney
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Letter from the CEO: We are proud to announce our €2M Seed funding
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Letter from the CEO: We are proud to announce our €2M Seed funding

We are proud to announce that we have recently completed our Seed round with a €2 million investment led by Vendep Capital.
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The top 10 mistakes in renewal invoices you should check
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The top 10 mistakes in renewal invoices you should check

There is a significant information assymetry between IP Owners and their providers. We prepared a checklist for you to see where you might be losing out.
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Navigating the world of patent renewals as an IP owner
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Navigating the world of patent renewals as an IP owner

Find out how you can make your current patent renewals setup cost- and resource efficient as an IP Owner.
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An alternative to paying a patent attorney to renew your patents
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An alternative to paying a patent attorney to renew your patents

Learn how a Patent Attorney can outsource the process of patent renewals to other service providers.
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