The “Who” Behind a Smarter Home

On May 30, 2019

By Ayana Stubblefield In Intellectual Property Trends, IP Education, Posts

Smart What? With smartphones and smart cities, it only makes sense that our homes are the next target for advancement. Today, homes are getting “smarter” by making daily household routines easier. The electrical grids that power our homes are also getting an upgrade by making the provision of energy more efficient. The technology behind these

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Agreements on Emerging Technology

On April 18, 2019

By Ayana Stubblefield In Emerging Technologies, Intellectual Property Trends, IP Education, Posts

Agreements are made for various reasons such as licensing and purchasing patents/assets, developing products, employment and so on. In the ktMINE Agreements App, you can find over 100,000 agreements, each of which has been individually analyzed to showcase a snapshot of relevant information. Among all the types of agreements, of interest to many are those

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The Patents Behind the Tech Industry

On March 7, 2019

By Ayana Stubblefield In Intellectual Property Trends, IP Education, Posts

When we think of modern technology such as phones or computers, we often don’t think about the inner technologies behind the functionality and formation of our favorite products. The average laptop has six basic parts: the random access memory (RAM), hard drive, battery, fan, motherboard, and the central processing unit (CPU). These components working together

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A Glimpse into the Auto-Tech Industry

On February 14, 2019

By Ayana Stubblefield In Intellectual Property Trends, IP Education, Posts

To stay competitive in the constantly advancing world of technology, most industries are forced to be creative with ways to incorporate innovations. This push has lead to a wide range of inventions, from self-tying shoes to cities with IQs. An obvious area in which to make these necessary adaptations is the automobile industry. Already within

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The Patents Behind Psychiatry

On February 7, 2019

By Ayana Stubblefield In Intellectual Property Trends, IP Education, Posts

Around 14 percent of the American population experience mental health issues in a given year. In a search of patents related to pharmaceuticals within the ktMINE platform, including keywords related to mental health disorders, show that the number of filed and granted patents has been on the rise. The pharmaceutical industry has also been growing,

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How Celebrities Can Protect the Value of their Identity

On January 3, 2019

By Ayana Stubblefield In Intellectual Property Trends, IP Education, Posts

For most of the working-class, value comes from the ability to perform in a professional setting. However, for celebrities, it’s a different story — their value lies in an indicia of their identity. As public figures, they have the power to influence large portions of the population. Recognizing a celebrity in an advertisement helps consumers

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Are Patents Relevant in the Fashion Industry?

On November 29, 2018

By Ayana Stubblefield In Intellectual Property Trends, IP Education, IP Strategy & Valuation, Posts

Brand recognition is one of the most influential factors in a consumer’s decision about which products to buy, and how much money to spend. Branding allows for quick judgments of appearance and presumed quality of a product. Fashion companies, in particular, rely heavily on branding, as the look and feel of apparel are usually what

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