Abstract: A system and method for a patent search and analytics software tool that finds prior art for each claim limitation/element by breaking up claims into individual claim limitations. Once the claims are separated, the system finds the best prior art for each of the individual separate, different claim limitations/elements. Additionally, the software finds the best prior art for entire claims, including non-patent literature (NPL) searching. The system takes into account the limitations of the claim under consideration (query claim of query patent), the text of the art, the link structure of the citation network, and the patent classification and then constructs a network that consists of two types of nodes: (i) the art (patents and non-patent literature) and the (ii) classes of the patent classification. Each art node is linked to all the art nodes that it cites and is linked to all the classification nodes that it belongs to.

Abstract: The analytics embodiment uses artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, predictive analytics and computerized analytics. The analytics embodiment generates patent analytics and intelligence to analyze and value patents. The analytics embodiment can have smartphone applications. Smartphone applications can provide notifications, alerts, reminders, etc. Smartphone applications can include key features, including navigation tools. The analytics embodiment can have a social media feature, so users can connect with each other (as in Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) and/or follow other users (like in Twitter, LinkedIn and Medium). The analytics embodiment will facilitate crowdsource functionality for validity, relevance and valuation. A corresponding IP platform could allow startups to partner with big companies, to get mentorship and industry partnerships. This can help the startups with connections and eventually get acquired. This is common at incubators/accelerators.

Abstract: Systems and methods of additively manufacturing multi-material electromagnetic shields are described. Additive manufacturing processes use co-deposition to incorporate multiple materials and/or microstructures selected to achieve specified shield magnetic properties. Geometrically complex shields can be manufactured with alternating shielding materials optimized for the end use application. The microstructures of the printed shields can be tuned by optimizing the print parameters.

Abstract: A system and method which assesses for stakeholders or ownership holders in intangible property is disclosed, which utilizes tokens such as NFTs (non-fungible tokens) to represent ownership of unique stakes in intellectual property. The present invention provides an automated valuation of patents to assist with transfer pricing, by utilizing NFTs. This is not limited to patents, and can cover all transfer pricing (not limited to IP) utilizing NFTs, including all kinds of royalties. The present invention can apply to IP transactions, such as patent transactions. The present invention can authenticate those who are initiating the transfer, along with providing a hierarchical approval from supervisors and executives. In another embodiment, the present invention can include automated transfer pricing and automated IP valuation. However, manual IP valuation could also be used. The present invention is an automated valuation solution, as well as a joint automated and manual valuation solution.

Abstract: The invention is a patent risk management system, to control patent prosecution costs. There will be different kinds of patent insurance: 1. Patent application insurance and 2. Patent Issuance Insurance. The amount of the fee paid by Applicant is not fixed. This amount is flexible, based on how much insurance protection the Applicant wants.

Abstract: The present invention envisions a comprehensive platform (the “IPwe Platform”) that utilizes blockchain and smart contracts to address and improve upon the significant deficiencies that currently exist in the global IP market (patents, trademarks, copyrights, etc.). The objective of the IPwe Platform is creating transparency in (i) patent ownership, (ii) patent identification and (iii) patent coverage and value. In addition, by providing the network, a guaranteed buy program can be initiated that provides specific guaranteed value to intellectual property assets listed by verified brokers.

Abstract: Systems and methods of additively manufacturing multi-material electromagnetic shields are described. Additive manufacturing processes use co-deposition to incorporate multiple materials and/or microstructures selected to achieve specified shield magnetic properties. Geometrically complex shields can be manufactured with alternating shielding materials optimized for the end use application. The microstructures of the printed shields can be tuned by optimizing the print parameters.

Abstract: The present invention is a patent search and analytics software tool (Zuse) that finds prior art for each claim limitation/element. The software automatically breaks up every claim into individual claim limitations. For example, our software can automatically break up a claim into about five (5) separate, different claim limitations/elements. Then, it can find the best prior art for each of the five (5) separate, different claim limitations/elements. This is very helpful when you cannot find a prior art reference for only part of a claim. Also, the software finds the best prior art for the entire claims. Our software also includes non-patent literature (NPL) searching. ZUSE identifies relevant prior art by taking into account the limitations of the claim under consideration (query claim of query patent), the text of the art, the link structure of the citation network, and the patent classification.

Abstract: Qscore is the most advanced tool available for ranking the potential commercial value of a patent or a portfolio of patents. Other ranking methods typically rely heavily on a patent's reference graph (citations to/from other patents). Qscore is far more sophisticated: using data mining tokenization techniques, Qscore takes into account multiple factors correlated with patent value. This document generally describes the method used to assign a quality score to each patent, which is used to bias the ranking of the results returned from the keyword-based searching in the analytics embodiment of the present invention. This quality score, denoted by Qscore, is designed to identify the patents that are not only relevant to the user's query but also possess some additional, query independent, quality characteristics. Consequently, Qscore can be considered as an information filtering aid—designed to identify the “good” information from a “sea” of information.

Abstract: The present invention is related to automatic micro-payments of patent royalties that are processed in real time. The present invention allows for unlimited partial payment transactions, or “micro-payments” to be processed immediately at any time. These micro-payment transactions can also be processed through any method that is preferred and agreed to by both the payor and the payee, such as credit card transactions or payment through commodities that are of an equivalent value. The present invention also allows for these real time dividends to be used for other types of transactions not limited to patents and patent royalty payments, such as the disbursement of company equity to other parties that provide value to the company.

Abstract: This invention provides solutions for a patent debt financing solution. In one embodiment, there is a screening procedure of deciding which patents to provide lending, debt financing, or equity financing.

Abstract: This invention provides solutions for patent debt financing. In one embodiment, there is pooling of Patent Owners. There can be at least two Patent Owners pooling patent(s) together. This provides for diversification. Pooling makes it easier to get the asset class rated by a ratings agency. Pooling makes it more attractive to Lenders, since there is less risk of default. In another embodiment, a Patent Owner can combine or pool patents from different technology areas into one portfolio. This provides for diversification. Pooling makes it easier to get the asset class rated by a ratings agency. Pooling makes it more attractive to Lenders, since there is less risk of default.

Abstract: The present invention envisions a comprehensive platform (the “IPwe Platform”) that utilizes blockchain and smart contracts to address and improve upon the significant deficiencies that currently exist in the global IP market (patents, trademarks, copyrights, etc.). The objective of the IPwe Platform is creating transparency in (i) patent ownership, (ii) patent identification and (iii) patent coverage and value. In addition, by providing the network, a guaranteed buy program can be initiated that provides specific guaranteed value to intellectual property assets listed by verified brokers.

Abstract: The present invention envisions a comprehensive platform (the “IPWe Platform”) that utilizes blockchain and smart contracts to address and improve upon the significant deficiencies that currently exist in the global IP market (patents, trademarks, copyrights, etc.). The objective of the IPWe Platform is creating transparency in (i) patent ownership, (ii) patent identification and (iii) patent coverage and value. By eliminating the current inefficiencies that exist in the patent market, IPWe seeks to reduce the liquidity discount currently associated with the patent asset class. IPWe will transform the patent market by initially making available a transparent immutable and distributed ownership ledger for patents (the “IPWe Registry”) that will serve as the basis for the IPWe Platform that will increase liquidity and facilitate transaction gains in the patent asset class.

Abstract: The invention is a payment system of using any valuable asset, including fiat currency, to pay or fund an ICO, crowdfunding, or presale. Alternatively, any commodity money could be used to pay or fund an ICO, crowdfunding, or presale. Alternatively, any tangible or intangible good (such as any commodity) could be used to pay or fund an ICO, crowdfunding, or presale. A person (or company or any entity) can directly pay fiat currency to participate, pay, or fund the ICO, crowdfunding, or presale. The person can pay through any medium, such as using credit card, PayPal, check, wire transfer, calling on the phone to give credit card information, bartering, etc.

Abstract: Using the private blockchain, the present invention will permit simultaneous cooperation between multiple, worldwide Patent Offices when reviewing patent applications by having a single repository for 1. prior art submitted by the applicant; 2. prior art identified by the various examiners at the NPOs; and 3. third parties. All prior art for a given patent in examination is stored in one repository (such as provided by the present invention) and it is (at first) controlled by cooperating national patent Offices. The repository can be controlled by other parties that are not national patent Offices. Using the private blockchain, the present invention will permit a patent Owner or Applicant to select worldwide patent law firms to draft and prosecute a patent application in worldwide countries. The patent Owner or Applicant can select which countries he wants to file patent applications in.

Abstract: The invention is a patent risk management system, to control patent prosecution costs. There will be different kinds of patent insurance: 1. Patent application insurance and 2. Patent Issuance Insurance. The amount of the fee paid by Applicant is not fixed. This amount is flexible, based on how much insurance protection the Applicant wants.

Abstract: The analytics embodiment uses artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, predictive analytics and computerized analytics. The analytics embodiment generates patent analytics and intelligence to analyze and value patents. The analytics embodiment can have smartphone applications. Smartphone applications can provide notifications, alerts, reminders, etc. Smartphone applications can include key features, including navigation tools. The analytics embodiment can have a social media feature, so users can connect with each other (as in Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) and/or follow other users (like in Twitter, LinkedIn and Medium). The analytics embodiment will facilitate crowdsource functionality for validity, relevance and valuation. A corresponding IP platform could allow startups to partner with big companies, to get mentorship and industry partnerships. This can help the startups with connections and eventually get acquired. This is common at incubators/accelerators.

Abstract: The present invention envisions a comprehensive platform (the “IPwe Platform”) that utilizes blockchain and smart contracts to address and improve upon the significant deficiencies that currently exist in the global IP market (patents, trademarks, copyrights, etc.). The objective of the IPwe Platform is creating transparency in (i) patent ownership, (ii) patent identification and (iii) patent coverage and value. In addition, by providing the network, a guaranteed buy program can be initiated that provides specific guaranteed value to intellectual property assets listed by verified brokers.

Abstract: It is possible for a cryptocurrency company to issue an initial amount of tokens (such as 40 million tokens). Then there will be a second amount of tokens in reserve (such as 60 million tokens in reserve). The cryptocurrency company will issue the remaining 60 million tokens only per some formula, based on performance metrics being met.