Patentability/Novelty Analysis

Ascertain the novelty and inventiveness of the technical idea in order to strengthen the claims of the patent draft, and avoid frivolous expenditure in patent filing and prosecuting. The report includes relevant patent and non-patent documents with their relevant excerpts.

Invalidity Analysis

Identify publicly disclosed documents which pre-dates the priority dates of the claims in order to invalidate the claim(s) of the patent in order to avoid lengthy and costly patent litigation.

Validity Analysis

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Product Clearance Support/ Freedom-To-Operate Analysis

To ascertain whether the specific features of a product can be practiced without any possible patent infringement claims in a specific jurisdiction. This study helps in unearthing the potential patent threats.

State of the Art Search

Determine the relevant prior published patents and non-patent documents which pertain to the specific technology of interest to identify the best approach forward and avoid expenditure and spending time in re-inventing the wheel.

Portfolio Analysis/Landscape

Identifying the patent documents which pertain to specific companies or patent documents in specific technology area in order to assist clients in decision making and streamlining their efforts in patent filing activities and business approach.

Patent Monitoring

Keeping a watch on the competitor’s patent filings and grants in specific field of interest to identify the white spaces so that the in-house team can strategise in patent filing activities or strengthening their patent portfolio. This study helps in identifying patents/published applications of interest for possible patent opposition proceedings.