Intellectual Ventures is the global leader in the business of invention. We collaborate with leading inventors, partner with pioneering companies, and invest both expertise and capital in the process of invention. Our mission is to energize and streamline an invention economy that will drive innovation around the world.
Got a brilliant idea? Through Intellectual Ventures, inventors have more ways to bring their visions to life. We can help you realize fair commercial value for your inventions and assist in getting your ideas to the people who need them most. See if your idea meets Intellectual Ventures' criteria.
IV’s CEO, Nathan Myhrvold, appeared on Charlie Rose, May 20, 2010 to discuss the business of invention as well as other projects.
Is your business looking to get an innovation edge? Intellectual Ventures improves access to inventions through a variety of products and services that help companies reduce risk, sustain business, and accelerate growth.
July 26, 2010
Vlingo Corporation announced today that it is entering into an agreement with Intellectual Ventures™, gaining non-exclusive rights to Intellectual Ventures’ large portfolio of patents through a license agreement. In addition, Vlingo is also acquiring a significant number patents to use for defensive purposes.
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June 22, 2010
Thales Alenia Space announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a significant patent portfolio describing hundreds of inventions related to satellites communication systems, as well as additional patent rights, from Intellectual Ventures™.
June 14, 2010
TerraPower™, LLC, the Bellevue, Wash.-based team developing new options for nuclear energy production, concluded its second round of financing, raising more than $35 million. High-profile, green venture capital firms Charles River Ventures and Khosla Ventures joined TerraPower’s growing roster of investors, which includes Intellectual Ventures co-founder Nathan Myhrvold and investor Bill Gates.