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Recent Intelligence
Published Date: Jun 2, 2026
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Microsoft Just Locked Down 3D Game Editing Tools

Techniques for editing an interactive video, such as a video game, are disclosed. A three-dimensional (3D) view of the interactive video (e.g., a lev...

Published Date: May 28, 2026
Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Sony Filed a Patent to Put Ads on Your PlayStation Loading Screens

A gaming console and method of operating a gaming console for delivering alternate content during appropriate times are provided. During gameplay, gr...

Published Date: May 26, 2026
Netflix, Inc.

Netflix Patents Smart Phone Controllers That Change Mid-Game

The disclosed computer-implemented methods and systems cause a second screen device to display custom-built layouts once the second screen device has...

Industry Reports
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Quarterly Report / Filed Patents

What's New in Gaming Patents? Q1 2026 Quarterly Filed Report

Q1 2026 saw 209 patents from 77 companies. AI/ML, hardware, cross-platform, game engine, and VR/AR dominated activity. Common problems address...

Published: Apr 8, 2026
Quarterly Report / Granted Patents

What's New in Gaming Patents? Q1 2026 Quarterly Granted Report

Q1 2026 saw 123 patents from 53 companies. AI/ML, hardware, cross-platform, VR/AR, and cloud gaming dominated activity. Most patents addressed...

Monthly Report / Filed Patents

What's New in Gaming Patents? May 2026 Filed Report

AI, hardware, and cross-platform infrastructure dominated May's filings. Patents most commonly addressed player continuity, covering what happens when...

Monthly Report / Granted Patents

What's New in Gaming Patents? May 2026 Granted Report

AI/ML and cross-platform patents dominated May, with most activity focused on two recurring problems: keeping multiplayer game states synchronized and...

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