Competition watch

This type of service represents a series of patent searches in regular time intervals usually restricted to one (sometimes more) applicant(s). The search is done by repeating identical query in defined time periods which results in larger number of documents retrieved, compared to previous searches. Such information could be used for checking on target competitions patent activities, but also for finding strategic partners.
Reports are sent periodically and contain only newly found documents which have not been sent in previous reports.

Benefits for the customer:

• Patent activities performed by a certain applicant over a defined time period,
• Up-to-date information on new technical achievements of a defined applicant,
• Easier collaboration (partnership) decision-making,
• Serves as a basis for a target company’s IP portfolio analysis before entering license negotiations.

Basic service features:

• The searches are performed using a defined applicant name,
• The searches are performed periodically,
• Reports are delivered periodically,
• Average report delivery time: 30 days,
• Fee: according to actual costs.