When a patent expires, the once-protected invention enters the public domain. That means anyone can use, manufacture, or sell the technology without paying royalties to the original owner. For entrepreneurs, researchers, and product developers, expired…
Expired patents are one of the most overlooked opportunities in entrepreneurship. Once a patent expires, the invention enters the public domain, meaning anyone can use it – without paying licensing fees or worrying about infringement. For smart…
Every year, thousands of patents expire, releasing billions of dollars’ worth of technology into the public domain. Once protected by law, these inventions are now free for anyone to use—no licensing fees, no royalties, no legal permission…
Every year, over 300,000 patents expire worldwide, instantly becoming free for public use. Many of these inventions—some worth millions—are never commercialized. For entrepreneurs, this creates a rare opportunity to launch a business without heavy research and development…