We have conducted several search projects that have varied greatly in scope and complexity. We and our clients have benchmarked our search services with international search firms. We conduct detailed interviews to understand requirements of our clients. Our search process is iterative and comprehensive to consistently provide high quality results. We have access to world-wide subscription databases for patents/publications. Our searchers are highly qualified and trained technical specialists.     Patentability Search / Novelty Assessment   Patentability searches are useful for the following purposes:   Prior to development of an invention to determine if a prior art exists.   At the time of filing a patent application.   Freedom to Operate / Right to Use Search   A search is conducted based on a specific technology of interest to the client. The search is conducted for all patents in-force for specific jurisdictions of interest to client. We conduct an in-depth analysis of claims with respect to the specificaspects of the technology of interest.         A freedom to operate search is helpful in:   Avoiding potential infringement.   Exploring commercialization opportunities.   Proactively obtain protection in interested markets   Identifying cross-licensing opportunities.       Validity / Invalidity Search   Based on a patent number we conduct a comprehensive patent and literature search to uncover any relevant prior art.   A validity search is conducted for:   Patent valuations   Strategizing licensing agreements   Countering any infringement litigations       Patent Alerts / Patent Watch   Patent watch is a process to monitor worldwide patenting activity (recently granted patents or published applications) on a periodic basis for following objectives:   Monitor competitor’s patenting activity   Identify technical developments   Monitor potential infringers or avoid potential infringement   Identify licensing opportunities   State of the Art / Landscape Search     The search is conducted to investigate a broad space of opportunities to identify promising areas. This involves investigation of historic technology development to identify evolution of new technologies (e.g., chemistries, materials, actuation mechanisms).     Landscape searches are useful in:   Development of new product designs or new products   Identification of potential partners for licensing or business development       Legal Status Review     Patents are often granted for 20 years subject to their periodic renewal. Legal status review is therefore very important to know if the concerned patent is still in force. This information is sourced from various databases and other national patent websites.       Citation Search     Citation search is conducted to identify players involved in related technology. Citation search can be used to assess patent value, determine licensing opportunities or evaluate IP strategy of companies.       Infringement Search & Analysis     We conduct extensive patent and product search based on the patent of interest. We closely analyze and compare patents and products from search with respect to claims to identify potential infringers.                   About Us | Our Services | Our Capabilities | Our Team | Contact Us