2.09.2026

Turning Patent Data into Strategy : Your AI-Powered Solution, WIPS PRISM

 The most time-consuming and labor-intensive stage of patent analysis is, without a doubt, technology classification. WIPS is proud to announce the global launch of PRISM, our upgraded AI patent classification solution. PRISM is a deep-learning-based tool designed to smartly automate repetitive and complex classification tasks, simultaneously boosting both speed and accuracy.

Specifically engineered for the global state, PRISM supports four major languages-English, Chinese (simplified), Japanese and Traditional Chinese. This allows for consistent classification standards even in multi-lingual environments, significantly expanding the scope and efficiency of international IP analysis.

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The Challenge: Why is Patent Analysis So Difficult?

Patent analysis goes far beyond simple data organization; it is the backbone of R&D strategy, IP portfolio management, market/competitor analysis, and litigation risk management.

In practice, experts must subdivide vast amounts of patent data into specific technology, industry, and product units. This classification phase is notoriously grueling, often accounting for 50% to 60% of the total analysis workload.


The Role of PRISM: The Core of Automated Classification

PRISM was designed to solve this exact bottleneck. As an AI-driven solution, it can be applied across the entire core analysis pipeline: from screening valid data and classifying technologies to data refining and statistical analysis.

Technical Excellence of PRISM

At the heart of PRISM lies a Deep Learning training model. While traditional classification methods suffer from high labor costs, long turnaround times, and inconsistent results, PRISM overcomes these limits. By combining multiple deep learning models with preliminary classifiers and applying noise-reduction techniques, PRISM ensures a faster, more consistent technical classification process.

Two Strategic AI Classification Modes

PRISM offers two distinct classification methods tailored to your specific analysis goals:

1. Supervised Learning AI Classification When a user uploads previously classified patent data, PRISM learns the patterns to create an optimized classification model and noise filter. It then automatically classifies new patent populations based on this learned logic.



2. Unsupervised learning AI clustering even without prior training data,

Users can upload a patent population and the AI will automatically form clusters based on technical similarity.

With a hierarchical structure (up to 4 depths), this mode is ideal for exploring new technologies or initial technology mapping.


Key Features & Visualization

PRISM provides AI training/classification, matrix analysis, and clustering functions. It visualizes classification results into an X-Y Axis Matrix, enabling intuitive technology positioning and competitive landscape analysis.

A New Standard for IP Intelligence

PRISM is a solution that elevates patent analysis by automating the most resource-heavy stage of the process. Through deep learning and its dual-mode (Supervised/Unsupervised) approach, it supports everything from routine repetitive analysis to the discovery of emerging technologies.

WIPS PRISM transforms patent classification from a mere "pre-processing task" into a strategic decision-making asset.


Shift your IP workflow to a faster, smarter standard with PRISM.

Stay tuned! In our next issue (#38), we will dive deeper into the specific features of PRISM Global.

Inquiries: For detailed product information, please contact us at global@wips.co.kr 





2.05.2026

[International IP Briefing] KR, US

 

KR

Korean Intellectual Property Office Hosts the “2025 Living Invention Korea” Awards Ceremony

On December 11, 2025, the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) held the “2025 Living Invention Korea” Awards Ceremony.

Now in its 12th year, Living Invention Korea is KIPO’s flagship program supporting women inventors. The initiative aims to discover and support women’s ideas for everyday-life products, thereby contributing to women’s entrepreneurship and job creation. This year, a total of 1,678 ideas were submitted. Through a three-stage evaluation process—including document screening, prior art searches, and feasibility assessments—50 ideas were selected for support. From August 2025, the selected ideas received approximately three months of support, including design advancement, prototype development, intellectual property filing, start-up and commercialization training. Following public participation voting and expert evaluation, 35 final award-winning ideas were selected.

The event was hosted by KIPO and organized by the Korea Women Inventors Association. In the presence of approximately 150 attendees, including intellectual property professionals and members of the public, awards such as the Presidential Award, the Speaker of the National Assembly Award, and the Prime Minister’s Award were presented to outstanding inventions among the 35 finalists.

👏Presidential Award

The Presidential Award was presented to Ms. Choi Seul-gi, a sleep consultant, for her invention, Infant Sleep Induction Device. This product provides step-by-step guidance for parents through sleep-training audio content, allows monitoring of optimal temperature and humidity for sleep, and automatically plays audio when crying is detected to help infants fall asleep independently.

👏 Speaker of the National Assembly Award

The Speaker of the National Assembly Award was awarded to Ms. Oh Jeong-rang, an obstetrics and gynecology nurse, for her invention, Baby Arm Pillow. Featuring a band-type structure and ergonomic design, the product enhances comfort for both infants and caregivers.

👏 Prime Minister’s Award

The Prime Minister’s Award went to Ms. Kim Na-young, a biotechnology researcher, for her invention, Stress Self-Testing Kit. The product received high praise for enabling stress level measurement using saliva and allowing users to manage their results through a dedicated mobile application.

👏 Other Notable Inventions

Other highly evaluated inventions included an Emergency Escape Parking Number Plate equipped with a glass-breaking safety tool for emergencies, a Customized Pillow for Preventing Acid Reflux, and a One-Stop Laundry Basket designed to store laundry hygienically. These ideas were recognized for improving safety and quality of life in everyday living.

A KIPO official stated that the efforts of women inventors to creatively overcome challenges encountered in their daily lives are driving positive change in society, adding that KIPO will continue to actively support the realization of innovative ideas from more women inventors in the future.

 

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US

Clarivate Announces the “Top 100 Global Innovators 2026”

On January 21, 2026, Clarivate Analytics (hereinafter “Clarivate”), a U.S.–UK-based information analytics company, released its report titled Top 100 Global Innovators 2026¹.

Each year, Clarivate analyzes and publishes the Top 100 Global Innovators based on its proprietary patent data.

Overview

Amid the unprecedented pace of advancement in generative artificial intelligence and deep learning, the Top 100 Global Innovators account for 16% of the world’s most advanced AI-related inventions. This finding suggests that leadership in innovation is increasingly driven not by sheer volume, but by qualitative excellence and strategic direction.

Samsung Electronics retained the top position and was named among the Top 100 Global Innovators for the 15th consecutive year. Newly selected companies for the Top 100 Global Innovators 2026 include GE Vernova, ZTE, Subaru, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), Aptiv, and Silicon Motion.

Analysis by Country and Region

Among the Top 100 Global Innovators 2026, Japanese companies accounted for 32 entries, followed by U.S. companies with 18, Taiwanese companies with 12, and eight companies each from Germany and South Korea.

Analysis by Industry Sector

Within the Top 100 Global Innovators 2026, the consumer electronics and computing equipment sector continued to lead, accounting for 27% of all selected companies. The number of semiconductor companies increased by two, while the energy and electrical sector saw an increase of three companies. In contrast, the industrial systems sector experienced the largest decline, with three fewer companies compared to the previous year.

Top 100 Global Innovators 2026

¹ Rankings are determined through comparative analysis of global patent data from Clarivate’s proprietary database, the Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI). The evaluation is based on the Derwent Strength Index, which scores inventions using key factors such as influence, investment, success, and rarity.

 

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Constructing a Building in Just Four Days: 3D Printers and the Construction Industry


Would you believe that a fully functional office building can be completed in as little as four days? In practice, the entire process—from erecting the structural frame to installing facilities and completing construction—reportedly took less than a week. Such speed was made possible by the application of 3D printing technology in construction.

By inputting a three-dimensional digital model of the office into a 3D printer, the structure was fabricated directly from the design data. As similar cases continue to emerge, 3D printing is increasingly being recognized as a transformative technology within the construction industry. In this article, we examine key patent-based technologies related to 3D printers and their application to construction

Overview of 3D Printing Technology

3D printing refers to a manufacturing technology that produces physical objects through additive processes. Unlike conventional printers that output text or images onto paper, 3D printers use three-dimensional modeling files as input and fabricate solid objects by stacking material layer by layer.

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3D Printer

The applicability of 3D printing extends far beyond construction, encompassing sectors such as medical devices, aerospace, and defense. One of its most notable advantages lies in operational efficiency: a single device can manufacture various products simply by changing the input file, while reducing material waste and simplifying production steps. In fact, the aforementioned office building was reportedly completed by just two operators, highlighting the labor-saving potential of this technology.

At the most fundamental level, a typical 3D printing system employs a DLP-based method within a 3D CAD environment. Using photo-curable resin, the printer converts digital 3D modeling data into a physical structure with high precision.

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3D Printers as a New Paradigm in Construction

The most significant strength of 3D printers is their ability to accurately reproduce complex and customized geometries as intended by the designer. This capability makes the technology particularly suitable for the design and construction sectors, where structural form and precision are critical. As a result, various 3D printing technologies tailored specifically for construction have been developed.

One representative example is a construction-oriented 3D printer designed to ensure the uniform mixing and application of mortar—an essential material in building processes. By integrating a mixing module into the printer’s X- and Y-axis frames, the supplied mortar is evenly blended and deposited in consistent layers. This approach improves the structural integrity and overall safety of the constructed building.

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KR10-2024-0039271, 3D Printer for construction

Another notable technology is a three-dimensional printer specialized for concrete processing. This system sprays concrete through a 3D printing mechanism and simultaneously processes its surface to produce concrete components that serve as the structural framework of buildings.

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KR10-2024-0085893, 3D Printer for concrete

The printer is composed of a housing unit, a concrete processing and discharge unit, and a control unit that precisely manages the printing process based on digital 3D models. A key technical feature is its ability to perform post-processing operations—such as cutting and surface finishing—immediately after high-precision concrete deposition, thereby enhancing both dimensional accuracy and surface quality.

 From Digital Data to Physical Structures

3D printing can be regarded as a core technology that transforms digital designs into tangible structures. As global construction industries face mounting challenges from rising material costs and labor shortages, the adoption of 3D printing technologies presents a viable alternative to conventional construction methods. Continued technological development and patent-driven innovation in this field may ultimately position 3D printing as a foundational driver for the next generation of the construction industry.