Bank of America, for example, has 82 US patents or published patent applications tied to crypto, blockchain and related tech, according to Envision IP, a law firm that specializes in intellectual property research. Read More

Bank of America is the largest number among major banks and technology companies, according to a study by Envision IP, a New York-based law firm that specializes in analyses of intellectual property. Read More

Some 266  marijuana-related patents have been approved in the U.S., and another 255 are pending, according to a new analysis by Envision IP, a Raleigh, N.C., patent-research firm. These filings cover everything from proprietary hybrid strains of cannabis, to "clean and efficient growing systems, software-based analytics and monitoring, and packaging and distribution infrastructure." Read More

As part of our work on A Transforming World, we introduce a new Innovation-focused theme on virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). This Primer sets out the challenges and opportunities offered by the theme. Read More

Yahoo Inc. has kicked off an auction for a portfolio of about 3,000 patents expected to fetch more than $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Read More

Nike has more U.S. patents than a defense contractor making stealth jets, a pharma developing cancer-fighting drugs, and an auto giant working on self-driving cars. The athletic gear maker was granted about 500 patents last year... Read More

Swatch has filed 173 U.S. and international patent applications related to smart- and connected watches in recent years, most of them since 2012, according to Envision IP... Read More

Hayman founder Kyle Bass announced the strategy back in January, saying he’d shorted a collection of companies with combined market cap of $450 billion... Read More

Apple fans could see some fascinating upgrades to their devices if the technology outlined in the company's patents and patent applications actually come to life. Read More