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| Patent Analytics |
This study typically covers an overview of global patent activities related to a new technology. It helps the client to understand the various technology approaches, patenting activity of these approaches with respect to time, filing trends, major assignees, application areas, most cited patents, geographical regions of patenting, strategy of key players etc. Such a study helps the client in drawing a macroscopic view of a technology domain before taking a major investment decision.
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- Prior art searches and Patent analysis- We can conduct a prior art search related to a particular area, analyze the gathered patents and make a customized report for you to assist in your business, research or licensing initiatives.
- Patentability searches-We can help you to in deciding whether to pursue a patent application or not, by making you aware of the competitive landscape around your invention. In case you decide to go ahead, our search results would enable you to file a competitive patent, otherwise, you save considerably by not incurring wasteful expenditure.
- Validity/Invalidity searches- We can conduct a search after the publication / issuance of a patent to validate or invalidate the claims against the entire prior art. The searches enable a potential licensor to create a strong business opportunity around a highly defensible patent. Such searches also reveal if the claims were granted by oversight due to concealment of prior art.
- Freedom to operate analysis: Just because you have a patent does not ensure you the liberty to make use or sell the concept. We can undertake a freedom to practice analysis which will safeguard you against possible infringement in territories where you wish to practice your patent before you bring your product to those markets.
- Potential licensee searches- We can help you to identify potential licensees who may be interested to either in-license your patent or interested to work with you to develop your process further.
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