Researcher identification is useful in answering questions such as the following: Could you please helps us in identifying potential collaborators relevant to our research area? Collaboration network mapping is...
SPA’s clients who are involved in Open Innovation activities are frequently in search of promising technologies with a strong application potential. SPA has conducted many patent and technology landscapin...
Out-licensing target identification requires an in-depth understanding of a patent’s technical strength (vis-a-vis the next best alternative) along with an understanding of market needs. SPA’s analy...
Evidence of use analysis supports resolving intricate questions such as the following: Can you search for relevant products that match specific patents, so that we can identify possibility of any infringement? ...
Patentability assessment is the foremost step in protecting IP rights and is useful in answering questions such as the following: We have an invention, and would like to seek protection at the earliest. Can we ...
A Non-patent literature (NPL) search and analysis is an integral part of technology and innovation research. Non-patent literature analysis combined with patent research can provide valuable insights and a more...
Design searches and landscape are very useful in answering questions such as the following: We are launching new designs for products. How do we differentiate and protect our new product designs? Product design...
Legal status reviews play an essential role in answering questions such as the following: We are interested in tracking patent prosecution in specific technologies across various jurisdictions, in order to stra...
Understand how Patent alerts are very useful in answering questions such as the following: How can I keep a track of latest technology developments or my competitors’ innovation strategy well in advance? What m...
Landscape searches are conducted to answer questions such as the following: What is the current state-of-the art in my technology of interest? And what opportunities exist for future research? Many R&D and ...