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The Patent Professor® is the leading platform for advising, educating, and helping inventors nationwide in protecting their ideas. John Rizvi, Esq., a Board Certified Patent Attorney, with specialized industry experience, having completed over 1,200 patent cases over the past 20 years.

10/09/2026

You Built the AI. But Do You Actually Own What Matters?

Many AI founders assume that building a product automatically means they own and control every part of their innovation. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.

Without the right intellectual property strategy, your AI technology, custom workflows, and software innovations may be more vulnerable than you realize.

The real risk? A competitor could develop a similar or improved solution and potentially secure patent rights that create challenges for your business.

As John Rizvi, The Patent Professor®, I encourage AI founders to think beyond building great technology. Understand what makes your innovation unique, what can be protected, and how to establish a strong IP strategy before competitors make their move.

Don't just build your AI innovation. Build a strategy to protect it.

10/06/2026

Investors Don’t Just Invest in Ideas. They Invest in Defensibility.

A great idea can get attention.

But what makes investors take a closer look is knowing how that idea is protected and what prevents competitors from easily copying it.

That’s where a strong intellectual property strategy becomes a powerful business asset.

Your IP roadmap should answer important questions:

• What makes your innovation unique?
• How are you protecting it?
• What prevents competitors from entering your space?
• How can your IP strengthen the long-term value of your company?

Ideas are everywhere. Protected, defensible ideas are where real strategic value begins.

As The Patent Professor®, I help innovators understand why IP protection should be part of the growth strategy from Day One, especially when preparing for investors.

Build the innovation. Build the protection around it.

Don’t forget to smile today! 😊As we celebrate World Smile Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the simple things that ...
10/02/2026

Don’t forget to smile today! 😊

As we celebrate World Smile Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the simple things that bring joy and make a difference. Today, we’re also highlighting an incredible dental innovation created by one of The Patent Professor’s® very own inventors.

Here’s to innovation, inspiration, and plenty of reasons to smile! 😁

10/01/2026

Could your price change while you’re still shopping?

Walmart’s patents involving dynamic pricing and smart shopping technology raise fascinating questions about the future of retail.

Imagine a world where digital price tags can update quickly based on changing market conditions. Add technologies designed to understand shopping behavior, and the possibilities become even more interesting.

I recently discussed Walmart’s pricing patents and the concept of dynamic and “surveillance” pricing on KFGO 790 AM amp; 104.7 FM.

As The Patent Professor®, I’m fascinated by the intersection of patents, technology, and the way innovation can reshape everyday experiences.

The bigger question is:

As retail gets smarter, how do we balance innovation with transparency, privacy, and consumer trust?

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09/29/2026

A patent doesn’t necessarily mean a company is using the technology today. So what does it tell us?

Patents can give businesses valuable protection for innovations without requiring them to implement those inventions immediately.

That becomes especially interesting when we look at technologies involving dynamic pricing, algorithms, and consumer behavior.

I recently discussed Walmart’s pricing patents and the broader questions surrounding dynamic pricing on 700 WLW Cincinnati.

As The Patent Professor®, I find this intersection of technology, intellectual property, and consumer behavior fascinating.

How should businesses balance innovation with transparency? And as pricing technology becomes more sophisticated, what should consumers understand about how prices are determined?

The technology is evolving. The conversation around it should too.

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09/28/2026

What happens when patents, AI, and retail pricing come together? 🤔

Walmart’s technology strategy is raising some fascinating questions about the future of shopping.

The company holds patents covering technologies for dynamic pricing, demand forecasting, and electronic shelf labels. It has also developed smart-cart technology aimed at making checkout more seamless.

But there’s an important distinction between what a patent describes and what a company is actually using today. Walmart says its digital shelf labels currently display the same price to customers and are not designed for personalized pricing.

I recently discussed these developments on 700 WLW Cincinnati, exploring what they could mean for businesses, consumers, and the future of retail technology.

As The Patent Professor®, I find stories like this fascinating because they show how intellectual property can provide a window into where technology may be heading.

Patents don’t just protect innovation. They can give us a glimpse into the future.

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John Rizvi, The Patent Professor®, joins KPNW Newsradio tomorrow morning to discuss Walmart’s pricing patents and the gr...
09/24/2026

John Rizvi, The Patent Professor®, joins KPNW Newsradio tomorrow morning to discuss Walmart’s pricing patents and the growing conversation around surveillance pricing.

Can companies patent technology that could change how prices are determined for consumers? Tune in as John breaks down what these patents actually mean and why they matter.

Friday, September 25 at 9:40 AM EST

Can Walmart patent the future of pricing?John Rizvi, The Patent Professor®, joins 700 WLW Cincinnati to discuss Walmart’...
09/24/2026

Can Walmart patent the future of pricing?

John Rizvi, The Patent Professor®, joins 700 WLW Cincinnati to discuss Walmart’s pricing patents, dynamic pricing technology, and the questions these developments raise for businesses and consumers.

Tune in Friday, September 25 at 4:30 PM EST.

What happens when patents, technology, data, and pricing collide?John Rizvi, The Patent Professor®, joins KFGO 790 AM & ...
09/24/2026

What happens when patents, technology, data, and pricing collide?

John Rizvi, The Patent Professor®, joins KFGO 790 AM & 104.7 FM to discuss Walmart’s pricing patents and the growing debate surrounding dynamic and surveillance pricing.

Listen Friday, September 25 at 4:45 PM EST.

Could the way you shop and the price you pay be shaped by patented technology?John Rizvi, The Patent Professor®, joins 1...
09/24/2026

Could the way you shop and the price you pay be shaped by patented technology?

John Rizvi, The Patent Professor®, joins 1040 WHO Radio to discuss Walmart’s pricing patents, dynamic pricing, and what these developments could mean for the future of retail.

Tune in Friday, September 25 at 7:05 PM EST.

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