Freedom to Operate Study
Case
- An SME seeks to launch a product based on a technology, and wants to determine the potential infringements(s) if any, in a particular geography.
Prior Art Search
Case
- An Inventor wants to determine the patentability of the features of his invention.
- A patent agent or an attorney wants to develop an understanding of the domain for drafting a stronger patent and/or for assessing the scope of the patent protection before filing and prosecution.
Patent Drafting
Case
- An inventor though with technical expertise needs assistance in drafting a strong and robust legal document enveloping the boundaries of the invention in broad yet defendable claims.
- A Patent agent or attorney seeking cost effective technical support for drafting a patent applications.
Technology Landscape Study
Case
- An SME/R&D division wants to capture a snapshot of the current status and white spaces in the domain of study.
- An enterprise seeking information providing the insights on identification of historical trends, Key Players, Patenting Activity, State-of-the-Art Technology etc.
Infringement/Invalidation Study
Case
- A Patent agent or attorney is looking for evidential documents to undermine the novelty of the claims (partially/totally) of the patent/invention in question.
- An SME is looking for evaluation of degree of encroachment/overlap while studying the damage caused due to infringement of his technology.
Patent Valuation Study
Case
- A Patent attorney is looking for quantification of degree of encroachment during infringement prosecution for evaluating the damage caused due to technology infringement.
- An SME/MNC/R&D firm is looking to monetize its technology through licensing and is seeking assistance in evaluating the value of the licensed technology for supporting the negotiation with the licensee.
