Are you wondering how to protect your innovation from corporate giants? Concerned about the true cost of a patent?

Join us for a highly requested live Q&A session in the webinar series "Patents for Entrepreneurs," led by serial entrepreneur Ola Wassvik. This is your chance to ask experienced patent attorneys anything about IP strategy, patent costs, enforcement, and more.

Looking back, it's great to see the progress we have made. We started the year with just two product developers, and I'm happy to say we've grown into a team of six incredibly talented contributors. Each team member brings unique expertise and perspective to our mission of transforming patent protection through technology.

Happy New Year! As we move into 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the articles and content we published last year. From company updates to practical insights for innovators, here’s a recap of our most-read from the past year.

Lightbringer started as a simple vision: "Drive innovation by democratizing patent protection".  That vision is becoming reality. Today, we're announcing a €4.2m investment in Lightbringer in a successful funding round, led by venture capital firms Luminar Ventures, Alliance VC, and Zenith Ventures, and with participation from notable angel investors from the tech industry. 

The Swedish company Lightbringer continues to break new ground in patent protection with its advanced AI technology. The company has secured €4.2 million in a successful funding round led by venture capital firms Luminar Ventures and Alliance VC.

Are you a tech entrepreneur with growth ambitions? Do you want to learn more about how your company can maximize business value from your ideas, technology, and innovations? Take the chance to pick the brain of serial entrepreneur Ola Wassvik (Lightbringer) in our upcoming webinar.

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), navigating the patent process can be complex and costly. However, avoiding certain common mistakes can significantly improve the chances of obtaining strong, valuable patents that align with business goals. Below, we outline the eight common pitfalls SMEs face patenting - and how you can avoid them.

In the vast landscape of innovation, ideas blossom from every corner of an innovative collaborative team. Now, let's explore the other side of the coin—what if a team member seeks your feedback on an idea to tackle a significant technical challenge? The golden rule: Never dismiss it outright with a flat "No, it won't work!" How can anyone be so certain?

One of the most powerful tools an innovator or company can have in their arsenal is a patent. As soon as you file your patent application, you are legally entitled to use the “Patent Pending” status, and it provides immediate benefits across various aspects of your business—from customer trust to investor confidence and even competitive positioning.

Are you a tech entrepreneur with growth ambitions? Do you want to learn more about how your company can maximize business value from your ideas, technology, and innovations? Take the chance to pick the brain of serial entrepreneur Ola Wassvik (Lightbringer) in our upcoming webinar.

When you're conducting a patent search, it may be a daunting task, and you may worry about missing relevant earlier documents (“prior art”). The novelty search process involves searching for existing inventions, narrowing down results, and refining your shortlist.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help streamline your approach.

Are you ready to tap into the power of collaboration, rise above internal competitors and foster a dynamic culture of idea-sharing within your team? Follow Bengt’s advice and unlock the breakthrough innovations that await through effective teamwork. Discover how leveraging the collective genius of your team can drive innovations.

Discover how stepping out of your routine can lead to groundbreaking ideas and patent-worthy inventions. Explore real-life examples that shows how challenging conventions and adopting fresh approaches can transform your creativity and drive success.

As an inventor or business owner, deciding where to seek patent protection around the world is a crucial step in your intellectual property strategy. Here are five key considerations to help guide your decision-making process.

Discover the secret sauce of groundbreaking solutions: Do the Opposite! Dive into a real-world scenario where innovation defies convention, and connecting your mobile device to the internet becomes a game-changer. But that's just the beginning!

Patent mining is not just about solving problems; it's about creating a monopoly for your design.

Patent mining is not just about solving problems; it's about creating a monopoly for your design. In this blog post, I reveal the secrets of patent portfolio building, from vertical engineering mindsets to the horizontal view of patent creation. Get ready to see how to transform problem-solving into patented gold.

This is a key question many company founders will consider before investing time and money in pursuing patent protection for their ideas. Here is a list of some considerations for your venture before starting your patenting journey.

Patent mining is not just about solving problems; it's about creating a monopoly for your design. In this blog post, I reveal the secrets of patent portfolio building, from vertical engineering mindsets to the horizontal view of patent creation. Get ready to see how to transform problem-solving into patented gold.