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Wafricnews – June 10, 2025

Navigating the complex world of intellectual property just got a lot easier. Moat Metrics, the innovation analytics company known for pushing the boundaries of strategic IP decisions, has launched a new feature within its Innovation Alpha platform—The Invention Disclosure Analyzer.

For companies, universities, and startups worldwide, deciding what to patent and what to guard as a trade secret is no small feat. The process is costly, slow, and often clogged with paperwork. Moat Metrics aims to change that.

With the Invention Disclosure Analyzer, teams can now transform raw invention disclosures into strategic action points—quickly and intelligently. The tool uses AI to analyze invention submissions, identify relevant prior art, highlight market trends, and recommend clear next steps: patent it, keep it secret, or explore partnerships.

“No more guesswork, no more wasted time,” said Lewis Lee, Moat Metrics CEO and a veteran IP attorney. “This tool lets teams move from disclosure to decision with speed and clarity.”

Key features of the Analyzer include:

  • Automatic prior art detection

  • Mapping of inventions to current market and innovation trends

  • Identification of key competitors and IP holders

  • Spotlighting of licensing and commercialization opportunities

  • Patent vs. trade secret recommendations

Whether you’re a university tech transfer office in Nairobi, a corporate IP team in Johannesburg, or a startup in Accra—this tool promises to reduce IP friction and unlock innovation faster.

The launch comes at a time when African and global innovation ecosystems are rapidly evolving. As research and development expands across sectors, tools like the Invention Disclosure Analyzer could prove vital in turning ideas into scalable, protected innovations.


About Moat Metrics

Moat Metrics provides AI-powered innovation intelligence for decision-makers across industries. From investors to legal teams, the company delivers deep insights into how innovation moves—and where it’s headed. With roots in legal expertise and a vision for smarter IP strategy, Moat Metrics is reshaping how the world thinks about innovation.


By Wafricnews Desk.

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