Knowledge

23.07.2026

AI, wearables and at-home diagnostics are changing how we understand and manage our health, while creating new opportunities for patent protection.

06.11.2025

We spoke with CEO and co-founder Lieven Penninck about the origins of PlanOpSim, how artificial intelligence is reshaping photonics development, and why simulation software must sit at the intersection of physics, accuracy, and manufacturability.

01.10.2025

Founded in 2013, Citrine Informatics has grown into one of the leading players in materials informatics, helping companies harness AI and data science to accelerate the design, discovery, and optimization of advanced materials. We sat down with the company’s CEO and co-founder, Greg Mulholland, to explore how it all started, what makes Citrine unique, and where the field is heading.

01.05.2025

The fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and materials science is changing how industries work, from energy and construction to advanced manufacturing. AI is speeding up discovery, from low-carbon cement to quantum-designed materials. To keep up, your IP strategy needs to evolve, too.

06.06.2022

We take a look at the basic patent process, including how and where to file an initial patent application, what happens after filing, and how to expand your protection overseas.

23.08.2021

Nanotechnology: building materials and devices by controlling matter at the atomic and molecular level. An interdisciplinary field with far-reaching applications. Monica Patel explores five particularly interesting patents in this area...