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Patent research and analysis for companies, R&D teams and IP firms. Structured searches, claim-level analysis and findings that can be traced back to the evidence.
Illustrative example · numbers vary by project
Each assignment starts from the question it has to answer, and ends with a deliverable built for that decision.
Prior art potentially relevant to an invention's novelty and inventive step.
You receivePrior art report, relevant references, feature comparison and key observations.
Learn more Before you launchPotentially relevant patent rights for a defined product or process in specified jurisdictions.
You receiveFTO search report, relevant patent list, claim-feature matrix and technical observations.
Learn more When a patent stands in the wayEvidence potentially relevant to the validity of specified patent claims.
You receivePrior art evidence report, claim charts, supporting references and technical observations.
Learn more When you enter a fieldPatent activity, technical approaches and developments within a defined technology area.
You receiveLandscape report, visual analytics, structured datasets and categorised references.
Learn more When competitors movePatent activity, technology focus and portfolio characteristics of selected organisations, tracked over time.
You receiveCompetitor profiles, comparative summaries and periodic updates.
Learn more For product appearanceVisual prior art for the novelty and protection scope of industrial designs.
You receiveDesign search report with relevant registrations and observations.
Learn moreFTO research supports further legal assessment and does not constitute a legal clearance opinion.
Specialist research capacity that complements the expertise and workflows of patent firms, IP consultants and in-house teams. The client relationship and legal advice remain yours.
Research and analysis for individual patentability, FTO, invalidity or intelligence assignments.
Additional specialist support for recurring requirements or fluctuating workloads.
Deliverables prepared for your workflow and template, under agreed confidentiality and reporting arrangements.
Maintains the client relationship and responsibility for legal advice and final client recommendations.
Provides patent searching, technical analysis and evidence-based reporting within the agreed scope.
Begin with a single assignment. Send a brief description, objectives and timeframe, and we will propose a scope and a draft quotation.
Propose a first assignmentOur research covers a broad range of digital, electrical and engineering fields. Indicative CPC classes are shown for each.
Software architectures, machine learning, image recognition, data processing, cybersecurity
G06F · G06N · G06T · G06V · G06Q · H04L 9Quantum computing hardware and algorithms
G06N 10 · H10NMobile networks (5G/6G), signal processing, network protocols, antennas
H04W · H04L · H04B · H01QAudio-video, smart and connected devices, user interfaces
H04N · H04R · G06F 3 · H04W 4Payment systems, online commerce, financial and business methods
G06Q 20 · G06Q 30 · G06Q 40Optical elements, cameras and imaging modules, lasers
G02B · H04N 23 · H01SDevices, circuits, packaging, sensors, displays
H01L · H10 · H03 · H05KCells and materials, battery management, charging
H01M · H02JConverters, motors, drives, motor control
H02M · H02K · H02PSolar, wind, grid integration, hydrogen and fuel cells
H02S · F03D · H02J · C25B · H01M 8Heat exchangers, electronics cooling, air conditioning, heat pumps
F28 · H05K 7/20 · F24F · F25BLuminaires, LED drivers, lighting control
F21 · H05B 45 · H05B 47Electric vehicles, driver assistance, autonomous systems, aerospace
B60L · B60W · G05D · B62 · B64Diagnostics, imaging, monitoring, wearables, digital health
A61B · A61N · A61M · G16HSensors, instrumentation, process control, robotics
G01 · G05B · B25JMachine elements, additive manufacturing, handling systems
B23 · B33Y · F16 · B65Kitchen equipment, cleaning and laundry appliances, refrigeration
A47J · A47L · D06F · F25DBuilding structures, doors and windows, locks and fittings
E04 · E06B · E05These areas are examples, not limits. If your technology is not listed, ask us: suitability is confirmed for each project at the scoping stage.
Every assignment starts with the right question and ends with findings you can trace back to the evidence.
Objectives, technical features, jurisdictions and critical dates are agreed before any searching starts.
Keywords, classifications, citations and applicants are combined into a documented strategy.
Patent databases, official registers and technical literature are searched, and the strategy is refined as results come in.
Documents are compared feature by feature, with claims, patent families and legal status reviewed.
Key references are verified against the scope, and limitations and uncertainties are recorded.
Findings are presented with the evidence behind them, in a format ready for professional review.
An excerpt from an illustrative Freedom-to-Operate report on a fictional product, a liquid cooling plate. Every conclusion is traceable: a documented search funnel, a claim-by-claim chart and a status for each right.
| Ref | Claim element | Product CP-1 | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | Distribution structure arranged between the conduit and the plate opening | Integral restrictions; no intervening structure | OPEN |
| 1B | Distribution through-hole formed in the thickness of the structure | Depends on construction of “distribution structure” | OPEN |
| 1C | Multiple openings of different shapes or dimensions | Differently sized inlet apertures | MET* |
Cannot be excluded on a purposive reading. Elements 1A and 1B turn on how “distribution structure” is construed against integral plate geometry.
MET found in product OPEN turns on construction NOT MET absent NOTE context
* Holds only on the current baseline; reassessed if the product design changes.
Illustrative sample on a fictional product. Not a legal opinion or a clearance of any real product.
Complete, illustrative deliverables on fictional products, showing how our searches, analyses and claim charts are structured and documented. Share your business details and download them straight away.
Download them below. If anything is unclear, we are happy to walk you through the methodology.
Discuss your own projectDeliverables are designed to make significant findings understandable, verifiable and ready for professional review.
Not simply a list of documents, but a structured account of what was found, why it matters and where further assessment may be required.
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