Have you ever worked with a professional prior art searcher for high technology or science? If yes then you know what kind of report you will get at the end of the project. Certainly, you will pay for the search because you do not have the prior art information you are looking for. Nevertheless, you expect the search results to be highly relevant to the claims or product of interest. ...
FTO analysis to increase value and decrease risk
Today almost all companies understand the value of applying for patents on inventions before launching a product. Getting a patent on your ideas or inventions adds worth by increasing your intangible assets. Most importantly, it enhances your company's power in the marketplace by providing it with the right to prevent others from making or using your invention without permission and thus ...
Understanding various aspects of patent landscape
If your business belongs to a competitive technology field, it is important to conduct a patent landscape study. Patent landscape study is used to shape the earliest stages of research and development. It gives a thorough understanding of the patented technologies that are already in play or will be soon into play. This is crucial to a company’s business strategy and market position. It ...
Why getting a patent makes great sense?
If you have an idea for an invention that you envision being made by yourself or by someone else to make a profit, you will probably think about having a patent. You will have a very common question in mind Do I really need a patent? It is highly recommended to go for a patent if you have a profitable idea. But at times, it is not easy to decide and the decision is to be taken only by ...
Ways of selecting a professional patent search support provider
Hiring a professional service provider for offering you patent search support is the most important decision you need to take if you want to introduce your idea or invention in the market. You need to make sure they have a degree in a technical discipline. For example, they should have a degree in the field of mechanical or electrical engineering, chemistry, pharmacology, etc. ...
Introduction to patents and patenting process
Through a patent, you get the authority to stop others from making, using or selling your invention. Very often people confuse patents with copyrights, trademarks, and industrial designs. Just like patents, they are also rights and forms of intellectual property. However, there are many important differences. Patent cover new and useful inventions or any new and useful improvement to ...
Patent landscape reports for sensible decision-making
Patent landscape reports play a very important role in patent industry. It supports informed decision-making and are crafted to efficiently address the issues associated with making high stakes decisions in various areas of technology with confidence. Before the inception of these kinds of reports, businesses rely on their personal networks and instincts. But, with the advent of patent ...
Professional help is a must for patent infringement related litigations
Businesses and agencies believe that receiving a patent offers them protection against infringement. However, when a patent is threatened, the holders must act immediately and take effective steps to safeguard their interests. If a scenario of patent infringement related litigation arises, the patent holder should consult a patent litigation support expert or an attorney to ...
What is the right time to conduct a patent search?
One of the most common questions asked by a businessman about patent validity search is the timing. They want to know when they should go for a patent search. Although it is a reasonable question, but there is no definite answer for this as it is a matter of choice and largely depends on its purpose. Mostly, the inventors look for a patent search once they have an invention ...
Key Elements of Patent Infringement Analysis Report
Think of this scenario. You are a patent holder and you suspect someone may be infringing on your exclusive rights related to your invention. And then you contact your patent prosecution support partner or your patent attorney to help you prevent or stop this kind of illegal behavior. Hopefully, your patent support partner recommends for an infringement analysis. You might think analysis ...
Why freedom to operate (FTO) search should be conducted in the early stage of technology development?
With an increase in the number of new products, new technologies, innovations in the market; and the number of patents filed on annual basis continue to increase, the process of analyzing freedom to operate is becoming more complicated to achieve. In most of the cases, it can be dicey to attempt to bring an innovation to the market without first conducting a freedom to operate search. ...