Europe’s Chemicals Industry: The Benefits and Risks Posed by the UPC
Examining the patent landscape of the chemicals industry in Europe following the establishment of the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
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5th August 2020
Feeding the immune system: Patented food formulations strengthening our body
The global outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought our immunity to the forefront. With a COVID 19 vaccine a long way from being available, we are learning as we go and adopting all sort of measures to protect ourselves, from social distancing to frequent hand washing. But what if we catch an infection?
Our analysis on patents published in the immunity area, analyses which companies and organisations are leading the way in developing patents with immunity claims, and in what technology areas are these patents held.
Download the Cipher report on ‘Feeding the Immune System‘ below to find out more on the patenting trends. Headline findings are:
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South Korea is leading the way in immunity innovation
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Over 80% of the Innovation around immunity is centred around Botanical extracts and Probiotic and Prebiotic patents
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Research Institutes own the majority of patents versus corporate organisations
Using Cipher, we have looked at innovation and patent trends across immunity, identifying growing technologies and top players.
Insights & Events
Key Patent Innovations and the BlackBerry portfolio
Following its acquisition by Key Patent Innovations, we revisited our analysis of the BlackBerry patent portfolio, identifying the areas at risk.
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How innovation affects revenue for Big Tech
Big Tech firms thrive on innovation, and patents play a crucial role. Our analysis tracks the activity of Apple, Google, Microsoft and others over the last 20 years.
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Meta’s Threads platform a direct challenge to Twitter
Our analysis finds that Meta’s patent portfolio illustrates its invention ownership strength in the technology stack that underpins the Twitter platform.
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21st Century Evolution of Sustainable Plastic Technology Trends
To mark World Environment Day, Cipher tracks sustainable plastics technology innovators and owners in the 21st century.
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The increasing importance of IP
How intellectual property (IP) moved into the business mainstream, as seen from the perspective of guests on the Cipher Vision Podcast.
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