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Patenting for Inventors Ep.166: Patent Thickets: When Owning Too Many Patents Is the Point
In Episode 166 of Patenting for Inventors, host Adam Diament explains how big tech companies use patent thickets—dense webs of overlapping patents—to create leverage, protect investments, and shape competitive landscapes. Learn why understanding these strategic forests matters for inventors and startups.
Patenting for Inventors Ep.164: Patent Pools: Cooperation That Looks Like Competition
In Episode 164 of Patenting for Inventors, host Adam Diament breaks down how patent pools simplify licensing in the tech industry—helping companies avoid legal gridlock, reduce costs, and get products to market faster. Learn why these behind-the-scenes tools are essential for modern innovation.
Patenting for Inventors Ep.161: The Robots Are Coming… to Help You Patent! The Patent Office’s New Pilot Program for AI Patent Searches
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has invited AI to the patent table. In this episode of Patenting for Inventors, partner Adam Diament explains the new Automated Search Pilot Program — where artificial intelligence helps examiners identify prior art before human review.
META This! Ep.9: The Future of Robotics: Insights from Yarek Niedbala of KUKA Robotics
The Future of Robotics with Yarek Niedbala of KUKA Robotics.
META This! Ep.8: Exploring Digital Fashion in the Metaverse: An Interview with Amber Bezahler of Muus Collective
Exploring Digital Fashion in the Metaverse: An Interview with Amber Bezahler of Muus Collective.
META This! Ep.7: VGamers, Heads Up! Nightdive & Atari are Bringing Back Lost Classic Games
Larry Kuperman of Nightdive, and parent company Atari, want to preserve oldies like System Shock and Turok 3.