Global Patent Searches

Problem: Uncertainty about the latest technology developments prevents effective R&D and commercial planning.

Solution: Azami’s State of the Art Search conducts abroad collection search across patent literature, providing a comprehensive summary of existing prior art.

Value:

• Informed R&D: Understanding current developments empowers clients to make well-grounded decisions in product development for successful patent protection.
• Inspiring Innovation: Reviewing existing solutions in a technology field sparks inventive ideas for clients’ R&D initiatives.

Problem: Failing to conduct a prior art search before patenting poses significant risks, including rejection or invalidation.

Solution: Azami’s Patentability Search thoroughly examines patent and non-patent databases to identify prior art that could impact patentability.

Value

• Informed Decision-Making: Azami’s Patentability Search Report empowers clients to make informed choices before investing resources in product development and patenting.
• Early Adaptation: Identifying prior art early allows clients to overcome potential challenges and improve their invention.
• Risk Mitigation: Avoiding prior art during drafting increases the chances of successful patent applications.

Problem: There is a need for a Patentability Search but with a limited budget. Or there may be a need for many Patentability Searches regularly, but there are budget constraints.

Solution: Similar to the full Patentability Search but narrower in scope, the Knockout Search is intended to provide a hit-or-miss look at the prior art for patentability purposes. The search focuses on patent documents only and is conducted with the US patent database.

Value:

• Economical: Similar to Patentability, but on a more limited scale.
• Better decision making: Allows for more informed decisions, improvements in the invention, and minimized risk (to a lesser extent).

Problem: Legal action claiming patent infringement can jeopardize businesses. Valid patents could hinder product commercialization.

Solution: Azami’s Invalidity Search thoroughly explores patent and non-patent databases, identifying prior art published before the patent’s priority date.

Value

• Strengthened Defense: The Invalidity Search results help identify prior art that may invalidate the patent of interest, enabling clients to defend against infringement assertions.
• Uninterrupted Commercialization: Understanding a patent’s validity allows clients to continue commercializing their products without infringement concerns.

Problem: Developing a product without considering potential patent infringements can lead to costly legal battles.

Solution: Azami’s FTO Search identifies in-force patents in specific jurisdictions, helping clients assess infringement risks and make informed adjustments.

Value:

• Patent Clarity: The FTO Search Report provides a comprehensive analysis of relevant prior art, ensuring the inventor’s freedom to operate in specific jurisdictions.
• Strategic Decisions: Clients can create potential defense strategies against infringement claims and avoid legal entanglements.
• Secure Innovation: Addressing infringement risks early on allows clients to proceed confidently with product development.

Problem: Lack of information about competitors’ technology developments hinders strategic decision-making.

Solution: Azami’s Landscape Search provides a snapshot of patent data, offering insights into technology trends and competitor activities.

Value:

• Informed Strategy: Companies can create effective strategies based on market trends, ensuring optimal investment in product development.
• Competitive Edge: Reviewing competitive intelligence data strengthens a company’s market position and optimizes its IP portfolios.