Is the patent market really recovering after Alice?

Yes, signs point to yes — pharma mega-deals and IoT auctions show buyers returning, though software lags.

What are the biggest patent acquisitions in 2015 so far?

Valeant's $14.5B Salix buy, Teva's $3.5B Auspex grab, Sony's OnLive portfolio, Akamai's Octoshape tech.

Expirations flood generics, slashing prices — but acquirers chase orphans for premium pricing and exclusivity.

Patients with rare diseases might finally see new treatments hit shelves faster. Inventors, dust off those portfolios — buyers are circling.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

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Originally reported by IPWatchdog