Research Service
Patent & IP Intelligence
Fast, personalized patent analytic services for mid-sized engagements where senior judgment matters more than brute-force search capacity.
Senior judgment on every engagement -- not outsourced to junior analysts or automated tools
Cross-industry patent expertise spanning energy, aerospace, medical devices, and manufacturing
Strategic interpretation that connects patent data to business decisions
Fast turnaround for mid-sized engagements that large IP firms deprioritize
Our Methodology
Patent Search Strategy and Classification Mapping
Define search strategy including IPC/CPC classification codes, keyword taxonomies, and jurisdictional scope.
Systematic Prior Art and Landscape Search
Conduct systematic searches across USPTO, EPO, WIPO, and national patent offices using structured search protocols.
Patent Family Analysis and Citation Mapping
Analyze patent families, forward/backward citations, and filing patterns to reveal competitive strategies and technology trajectories.
Strategic Interpretation and Competitive Implications
Interpret patent data through a strategic lens, connecting filing patterns to business decisions and competitive positioning.
Actionable Recommendations for IP Strategy
Deliver specific recommendations for IP portfolio strategy, freedom-to-operate decisions, and innovation investment priorities.
What We Deliver
Patentability searches and prior art analysis
Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) studies
Patent landscape analysis
Competitive IP portfolio analysis
White space and innovation gap identification
Patent-based M&A target screening
Who It's For
IP counsel and patent attorneys managing portfolio strategy
R&D directors assessing freedom-to-operate for new products
Corporate development teams evaluating M&A targets by IP strength
CTO offices monitoring competitive technology bets through patent filings
Expected Outcomes
Decision-Ready Patent Landscape Maps
Visual and analytical patent landscape maps with key player analysis, technology clustering, and filing trend visualization.
Freedom-to-Operate Assessments
FTO assessments with clear risk ratings and recommendations for design-around strategies where needed.
White Space Identification
Identification of under-patented innovation opportunities revealing where competitors have not yet staked claims.
Competitive IP Portfolio Comparisons
Side-by-side IP portfolio comparisons revealing strategic intent, investment priorities, and technology bets of key competitors.
Illustrative Projects
Patent Landscape Analysis
Mapping 5,000+ patents in LiDAR and sensor fusion across 15 key players
FTO Study for a Medical Device
Assessing freedom-to-operate for a new surgical robot in US, EU, and Japan
IP Portfolio Valuation Support
Evaluating patent strength of 3 M&A targets in hydrogen electrolysis
Engagement Models
Standard Patent Search
Focused patent search on a specific technology, product, or freedom-to-operate question.
2-4 weeks
Comprehensive Landscape Analysis
Deep-dive analysis covering 5,000+ patents with landscape mapping, citation analysis, and competitive profiling.
6-8 weeks
Ongoing IP Monitoring
Quarterly tracking of competitor patent filings, new grants, and emerging technology trends in your domain.
Ongoing quarterly
Key Focus Areas
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