Technical standards, evolving technologies, and scattered patent declarations complicate the process to determine standard essential patents (SEPs). This is further complicated by the need for manual searches across various databases, which are time-consuming and prone to errors and omissions.  However, what if there was a solution that could simplify this process?  GreyB’s 3GPP tool is specifically designed to address these challenges by identifying potential SEPs while cutting through the clutter. Not only does this article discuss how the tool benefits to determine potential stand ..read more

Building a successful career requires a strong foundation of knowledge, transferable skills, and industry-specific expertise. However, starting a new career can be overwhelming, particularly for those new to the workforce. That’s where a mentorship program can help. It can provide new hires with the guidance and support they need to thrive in their new roles.  At GreyB, we understand the importance of mentors in fostering professional growth. That’s why we have a mentor-mentee program in place.  An email from Ananya sheds light on how GreyB approaches mentorship by making a fun compa ..read more

Online resources such as product manuals and company websites are a good starting point for patent infringement analysis. However, these sources can often be inconclusive, making it difficult to determine if a target company is actually infringing on a particular patent. A similar challenge arose when a client approached our team with a specific request to identify high-potential patents from a portfolio of 400 patents related to computer networking concepts. The project also involved conducting an infringement analysis against a leading technology company in the same domain. While this might ..read more

With an average life expectancy of 3-5 years after diagnosis, Pulmonary fibrosis highlights an urgent need for innovative therapeutic interventions. That’s where medications like Ofev have emerged as a transformative solution. Ofev is the trade name for Nintedanib by Boehringer Ingelheim. It is a Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI) or anti-fibrotic agent used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and lung diseases like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, chronic fibrosing interstitial lung disease (CFILD), and systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease. The drug was first approved in ..read more

As the demand for cleaner and eco-friendly food increases, the food industry faces a significant challenge in meeting the growing global demand for protein. Traditional protein sources, such as meat and dairy, are resource-intensive, requiring large amounts of water, land, and feed to produce. Additionally, these traditional protein sources contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Insect-based proteins present a promising solution to these challenges. Insects are protein-rich and require significantly fewer farm resources than traditional livestock. They can be reared on organic w ..read more

According to the most recent US Geological Survey report, irrigation accounted for 42% of the nation’s total freshwater withdrawals in 2015. As a result, governments are enforcing regulations to limit the industry’s resource consumption. Montana state, for instance, mandates that anyone using groundwater to cover 10 acre-feet per year must apply for a permit. Similarly, the EPA has set maximum legally permissible pesticide tolerances in food, exceeding which can trigger government enforcement action. Using drones in mechanized agriculture helps improve farming productivity and get better yield ..read more

Enzymes are natural, powerful processing aids that can unlock new sweeteners with lower calorific value from plant material. And are therefore, a promising sugar reduction solution. As a result, various startups are innovating ways to convert sucrose into healthy dietary fibers and fructose into sorbitol, a natural sweetener, using enzymes! Unlike artificial sweeteners, these sugar-reducing enzymes are safe and work precisely while maintaining food’s taste, texture, and other properties and reducing the amount of sugar absorbed into the bloodstream. This article details five innovative food-te ..read more

Lithium-ion batteries have largely powered electric vehicles (EVs), which offer high energy density and relatively long life cycles. However, challenges such as lengthy charging times, limited range, battery degradation, and the environmental impact of lithium mining and disposal raise concerns about the long-term sustainability of this solution.  Hydrogen fuel cells boast high energy density, allowing for longer driving ranges. They also enable rapid refueling, similar to conventional gasoline vehicles. Additionally, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) emit only water vapor, making them ..read more

Some vertical farming systems can be as much as 170x more productive than traditional agriculture, using 97% less water! With the world population projected to reach 9 billion by 2050, the current food production system is unsustainable without causing environmental damage. Vertical farming, which involves growing plants in multiple layers in a controlled environment, is a potential solution. Vertical farming uses up to 98% less water than traditional farming, eliminating the need for harmful pesticides and fertilizers. Growing crops in vertically stacked layers significantly reduces the land ..read more

With the growing demand for clean energy, solar, and wind power fall short in providing a constant supply. Thus, there is an urgent need for new ways to store efficient, scalable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective energy. Thermal energy storage (TES) systems emerge as a compelling alternative, offering the potential to address these challenges. TES systems store energy in heat or cold, which can be later used to generate power or provide thermal energy.  Source: PNNL This approach provides several advantages over conventional methods, including higher energy density, longer st ..read more