New research and opinions from a number of academic sources have risen to the top of our crowded desks this week. Read More

As we close the books on 2013, we look back on a remarkable year in which the modern marketplace for invention – a market we helped pioneer – really began to come into its own. Read More

As this year comes to a close, I want to take the opportunity to look back and recognize some of the extraordinary events and milestones from 2013. Read More

Inventor, Richard Himmelstein's innovations range from flying to furniture. By partnering with Intellectual Ventures, Himmelstein was able to receive a fair value for his patents and devote his energy to new ventures. Read More

There are many misconceptions in the political debates about “fixing” the patent system, but one particularly flawed idea is that patents are a kind of monopoly that stifles competition. Read More