$4,000 for CyboEnergy power inverters patents prior art. Unified Patents added two new PATROLL contests, each with a $2,000 cash prize, seeking prior art on the list below. The patents are owned and asserted by CyboEnergy, Inc., an NPE. The patents relate to smart and scalable power inverters. They have been asserted against Northern Electric Power Technology, Home Depot, Duracell, Yotta Energy, Deye Ess Technology, and others. The contests will expire on October 17, 2026. Please visit PATROLL for more information and to submit an entry for these contests. PATROLL researchers are required to use Pearl to generate claim charts. Submitted invalidity charts must address every limitation of the challenged claim. This may require using more than one prior art reference. Each PATROLL researcher can generate up to 30 invalidity claim charts per month using Pearl. These charts can be downloaded then submitted to PATROLL.

Anaqua, a provider of intellectual property management technology, has acquired Unified Patents, which specialises in IP risk mitigation and intelligence solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal aims to address escalating IP litigation risks facing organisations. Since 2023, increased activity from non-practicing entities and a rise in standard-essential patent disputes have driven up licensing and litigation costs. Unified Patents operates a membership model serving over 300 members across technology sectors including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The company monitors patent assertion activity, challenges weak patents, and negotiates royalty-free licences. Kevin Jakel, co-founder and CEO of Unified Patents, joins Anaqua as chief intellectual property strategist. Co-founder Shawn Ambwani becomes senior vice president and head of Unified Patents. The acquisition strengthens Anaqua's ability to provide IP management solutions combined with litigation prevention capabilities.