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.

Inventors

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.

 

Nathan Myhrvold on Charlie Rose

IV’s CEO, Nathan Myhrvold, appeared on Charlie Rose, May 20, 2010 to discuss the business of invention as well as other projects.

Products and Services

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.

News and Press

  • How Intellectual Ventures Wants to Reinvent Invention

    August 25, 2010

    Gizmodo takes a look inside Intellectual Venture’s laboratory for part of their “Eureka! A Celebration of Invention” series.  Watch video interviews, see shots inside the lab and learn more about what makes an invention lab, how the team is selected, how they work together and some of the projects they are collaborating on now.

    Author: Matt Buchanan

    Source: Gizmodo

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  • Masanobu Katoh, Former Fujitsu Executive, Joins Intellectual Ventures

    August 15, 2010

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    Masanobu Katoh has joined Bellevue, Washington-based Intellectual Ventures™ as the executive director and country head of Japan. Katoh will lead Intellectual Ventures’ ongoing efforts in Japan to develop a supportive environment for inventors
    and collaborate with companies to provide solutions for their past, present and future technology needs. Katoh will also join the global management team in a concurrent role as corporate executive vice president.

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  • Vlingo Corporation Enters Into License Agreement and Patent Sale Agreement with Intellectual Ventures

    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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