Who We Are
PatentReview is an independent professional initiative dedicated to supporting the technical and legal review of patents of public interest, while documenting those proceedings in a transparent and evidence-based manner.
Our project is founded on the principle that confidence in the patent system depends on lawful procedures, professional integrity, and evidence-based decision-making.
Only the competent authorities and courts have the legal power to determine the validity of a patent.
Our mission is not to pass judgment, but to support lawful review proceedings through technically and legally sound analysis, together with documentation that is transparent and open to independent verification.
Project lead
István Benedek LinkedIn ↗
Computer scientist and independent technical analyst.
His areas of interest include applied mathematics and computer science, with particular emphasis on linear algebra, probability theory, game theory, statistics, optimisation, and the mathematics of high-dimensional vector spaces. His research interests also extend to the application of these disciplines in the field of artificial intelligence.
He founded the PatentReview project to promote the independent, evidence-based technical and legal review of patents of public interest. His responsibilities include coordinating the research, conducting technical analyses, providing the project's professional leadership, and overseeing the documentation and project updates published by PatentReview.
Independent Experts
Independent technical, legal and patent experts contribute to the project at various stages. The individuals involved may vary depending on the nature of the proceedings and the specific expertise required at each stage of the project.
Statement of Independence
PatentReview is an independent professional initiative.
Our purpose is to support the evidence-based technical and legal review of patents of public interest and to publish analyses and documents that may lawfully be made available to the public in a transparent and accessible manner.
Our professional conclusions are based solely on the available evidence, publicly accessible documents, scientific and technical literature, and applicable law.
Financial support received by the project, regardless of its source, does not influence our technical analyses, legal assessments or published conclusions. A contribution does not confer any decision-making authority, editorial influence or right of prior approval over the project's work.
PatentReview is not a political organisation, does not represent any political party or political interest, and does not engage in political campaigning. The project is concerned exclusively with the technical and legal issues relating to the patent system.
All analyses published by PatentReview represent the project's professional opinion and do not replace the decisions of the competent authorities or courts. The validity of a patent can be determined only by the authorities or courts with the appropriate legal jurisdiction.
We are committed to public accountability. We regularly publish information about the project's activities, the use of financial contributions, and developments that may lawfully be disclosed.
We believe that confidence in the patent system is strengthened through professional integrity, transparency, and evidence-based discussion.