Analysis

March 31, 2020

AI to plug the $40bn patent black hole

Companies spend a fortune just maintaining their patents every year but most don’t know if it's worth it


Maija Palmer

3 min read

Photo by Paweł Czerwiński on Unsplash

Companies looking for ways to cut costs as they brace for a coronavirus-induced economic slowdown should consider their patent portfolio. It’s like a cupboard in desperate need of a spring clean.

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Chart: only 19% of companies think their patent portfolio is perfect
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