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Cross-Border IP Enforcement

In an increasingly globalized world, businesses rarely operate within the borders of a single country. Products are designed in one region, manufactured in another, and distributed across multiple international markets.
GHB Intellect Sponsors IPBC Global 2026

GHB Intellect IPBC Global 2026

IPBC Global has been the meeting place for the IP world's most consequential conversations for 19 years. This June, it comes to San Diego, and GHB Intellect is proud to attend as a sponsor.
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Patent Defense and Validity Challenges

In a world where innovation moves at unprecedented speed, protecting intellectual property requires more than simply filing patents. Companies must also ensure that existing patents are defensible, enforceable, and unlikely to infringe on earlier inventions.

IP Considerations for IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) has become one of the fastest-growing technology sectors, reshaping industries from consumer electronics and healthcare to automotive, manufacturing, and smart infrastructure.
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Protecting Trade Secrets

Trade secrets are among the most valuable yet most vulnerable forms of intellectual property. Unlike patents, which offer public disclosure in exchange for legal protection, trade secrets rely entirely on confidentiality.
Emerging tech and Patent Portfolios

Evaluating Patent Portfolios

In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, intellectual property—especially patents—plays a crucial role in determining which companies will lead the next wave of innovation. For investors, patent portfolios can be a powerful indicator of a startup’s competitive edge, technological potential, and long-term value.
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Critical Role of Battery Management in Electric Vehicles & Energy Storage

As EVs and grid-scale storage become central to decarbonization, the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries are critical. At the center of every pack is the Battery Management System (BMS)—the brain and safety guardian of the entire system.
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Global Supply Chain Disruptions Impact

Over the past several years, global supply chains have experienced unprecedented instability. From semiconductor shortages and geopolitical conflicts to shipping delays and rapidly shifting trade regulations, companies across industries are facing challenges that extend far beyond logistics.

VP/Director, Business Development

We are seeking a passionate and self-starting individual with extensive experience in the IP industry to join the company in a senior role to help us continue our growth.
Battery Breakdown

Reverse Engineering Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries play a critical role across electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems (ESS), and consumer electronics due to their high energy density, long cycle life, and fast-charging capability.

Senior Patent Analyst

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic senior patent analyst to work with our team in various projects in the company. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, with a commitment to getting tasks done on time and with highest level of quality.
Patent Tutorial

Patent Tutorial

Patents grant inventors exclusive rights to their inventions/innovations for a limited period of time, allowing them to control how those inventions are used. This can serve multiple purposes, from protecting competitive advantages to generating revenue.
Discover Lithium-Ion Battery Innovations

Lithium-Ion Battery Innovations

Lithium-ion batteries play a critical role across electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems (ESS), and consumer electronics due to their high energy density, long cycle life, and fast-charging capability.
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Patent Strategy for Open-Source Software

Open-source software has become a driving force behind innovation. From startups building their first prototypes to global enterprises modernizing legacy systems, organizations rely on open-source components more than ever before.
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Cross-Border Patent Challenges

The semiconductor and Internet of Things (IoT) markets are among the most innovation-driven and globally integrated industries today. Chips power everything from smartphones and autonomous vehicles to medical devices, while IoT ecosystems connect billions of sensors, networks, and platforms across borders.
How to navigate trends in AI

Trends in AI and Patent Strategy

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI)—from large language models (LLMs) to image, audio, and code generators—has sparked a fundamental shift in how innovation is created, protected, and monetized.
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Valuation is Critical for Startup Exits

Valuation is an often underestimated and underappreciated part of evaluating a business, especially pertaining to intellectual property (“IP”) review and analysis.
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CEO Selected to IAM 300 9th Year

Dr. Ghobad Heidari and Dr. Chao Qi have once again been named to the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2025
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Effective IP Roadmap

For early-stage tech startups, innovation is everything. Whether you’re developing AI algorithms, IoT devices, software platforms, or advanced hardware, your intellectual property (IP) is often your most valuable asset.
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How to Value a Patent Portfolio

Discover why technical expertise is critical in today’s IP litigation landscape. Learn how expert witnesses shape outcomes in complex, tech-driven patent and trade secret cases.

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