Patents have been in the news again and as is often the case there is a lot of emotion in the coverage. With the recent White House action and numerous bills being introduced, we pulled some articles from the week that offer what we believe to be a more balanced view into the current state of the patent market as well as some alternative views and opinions on many of the proposed changes. Read More

Intellectual Ventures supports improvements to the patent system, and we supported the President when he introduced the American Invents Act (AIA) in 2011. We encourage lawmakers to continue pursuing the bold changes set forth as part of the AIA since they have yet to be fully adopted. Read More

In the first quarter of 2013, Intellectual Ventures brought on board two talented leaders, Russ Merbeth and Maurizio Vecchione, to join our U.S. offices on both coasts. While each brings a unique set of skills, they share a passion for invention in common. Read More

There is a popular number being circulated in the press right now stating that, in 2011 alone, businesses were estimated to have paid out approximately $29 billion in litigation fees for patent infringement cases. A study by David L. Schwartz and Jay P. Kesan questions the validity of that $29 billion based on a number of factors. Read More

As his tenure draws to a close, we thank Director Kappos for his commitment to enhancing patent quality and defending the value of intellectual property, and take a look back at some of his most notable achievements during his tenure. Read More