We perform Freedom to Operate Search on major Technical domains Mechanical, Engineering & Life Science domains including Biotechnology, Mechanical, Electrical, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Automobiles, Robotics, Computer Science , Consumer Goods, Industrial goods, Wind Energy, Financial Institutions, Hospitality and Entertainment
Freedom to Operate Search with AnalystIP Professionals
Overview
What is Freedom to Operate (FTO) or Clearance Search
Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search, also known as Clearance Search is conducted before commercializing the Invention or launching new products in the market without violating third party intellectual property rights within that particular jurisdiction where product is being launched or conducted at any stage of product life cycle. FTO Search aware you of possible infringement risks early on the product development stage, save your a lot of time and capital and help you build a commercial strategy that is secure and viable. If Applicant finds infringement upon any of the patents found in the FTO search, the applicant can decide to abandon the commercialization of the proposed invention, engage in a redesign, or approach the patent holder for possible license negotiations.
Our FTO search includes deep concentration on every product feature or element and compare it with respect to the available patent references in the jurisdiction where product is being launched. We have performed several FTO searches on several technology sectors on Biotechnology, Mechanical, Electrical, Pharmaceutical, Medical, Automobiles, Robotics, Computer Science , Consumer Goods, Industrial goods, Wind Energy, Financial Institutions, Hospitality and Entertainment using paid software to get exhaustive Search Report.
The search is performed due to these basic reasons:
FTO search is recommended at early stages of product development to save development costs on developing infringing products and other infringement charges are saved.
FTO search reveal expired patents. There could possibly many useful technologies which can be used from these expired patents.
Another better strategy is for purchasing relevant patents may be explored.
Redesigning the product to avoid infringement can be done
How analystIP assist for
Exhaustive Freedom to Operate Search
We have inhouse team of experts, specialize on multiple technology domains. Our experts conduct the Search in various databases in literature database and non-patent literature coverage (scientific literature, journal articles, conference papers and many more) around the World. We use paid software for searching and preparing best exhaustive report which definitely assist you to make perfect decisions. All the searched references are manually analysis, reviewed by subject matter expert.
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Exhaustive Search Report with Full Copies of Identified References
Quick Turnaround time to Secure Earliest Priority Date
Access to the world’s leading 150+ patent and non-patent literature databases
Automatic Updates on Ongoing Project
Cloud Based Access of Documents and Search Reports
Detailed Reporting with Analysis by Subject matter Experts
Analysis based on latest claim Sets
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Freqently asked questions
Why should I get FTO Search on my Product
The most obvious reason to conduct FTO search is to identify any third party patents that could infringe in case of commercialization of the product. Hence, FTO search may gives you infringement risk analysis associated with your patent, or the product that you are doing to launch in the market.
What is the Purposes of conducting an FTO Search
There are various reason but some of the conducted reasons are followings.
1. Assessing infringement risks
2. Uncover licensing requirements and opportunities
3. Provide direction to R&D activities
What is best time to get FTO search completed
The right time to conduct an FTO study could vary based on various factors or situations. The search could be at the very early stage, such as Research & Development or technology conceptualization phase, before commercializing the Invention or launching new products in the market.