Focus on Individual Inventors with Many Documents
July 17, 2019
In reviewing the assignees from this sector, it is easy to note that it is dominated by individual inventors. In further reviewing the top assignees, there are a couple that stick out - John Ramirez and Claiborne Bailey. Both have filed…
Growing Trend Towards Smart Socks
July 17, 2019
Analysis of the radian diagram suggests an increase in patents filed for "smart" socks, or socks with some sort of monitoring and communication ability. In just the last three years, 36 applications have been filed, and growth doesn't look…
Potential Impact of Elwha LLC
July 17, 2019
In considering this patent forecast, one expects to see large athletic apparel companies, startups, and individual inventors. Seeing a name like Elwha LLC, a subsidiary of Intellectual Ventures, is a surprise. Intellectual Ventures is a…
Inventor Data Suggests Early Industry
July 17, 2019
Most of the documents identified in this sector's radian are both by independent inventors and are unassigned. This suggests that the industry is very young and primed for growth. For example, in the Finger - Compression category of just…
Extremity Protection and Performance Overview
July 17, 2019
Purpose: This sector provides context around the concept of devices used to protect the extremities, namely the fingers and feet, as well as improve performance in athletic ventures. Scope of Analysis: This sector limits its analysis…