The right search for every decision.
Each engagement is scoped to a business question, run by a domain specialist, quality-reviewed, and delivered under NDA.
Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search
Clear the path to launch by identifying in-force patents your product may infringe.
Patentability (Novelty) Search
Find out whether your invention is new before you invest in drafting and filing.
Invalidity Search
Locate prior art that could invalidate a patent asserted against you — or test your own.
Patent Landscape Analysis
See who is patenting what, where and how fast in your technology space.
State-of-the-Art Search
A rapid, broad survey of existing solutions before you start designing.
Infringement & Claim Mapping
Element-by-element evidence of how a product reads on patent claims.
Patent Watch & Alerts
Continuous monitoring of new filings, grants and legal-status changes that matter to you.
Start from the question you need answered.
Not sure? Describe your situation and an analyst will recommend the right scope — free, within one business day.
| Your question | Recommended search | Typical turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Can we make, use or sell this product in our target markets without infringing someone else's in-force patent? | Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search | 7–10 business days (express available) |
| Is our invention novel and inventive over what is already published anywhere in the world? | Patentability (Novelty) Search | 5–7 business days |
| Is there prior art, dated before the priority date, that anticipates or renders obvious the claims of this patent? | Invalidity Search | 10–15 business days |
| What does the patent activity in this technology area tell us about competitors, white space and risk? | Patent Landscape Analysis | 3–5 weeks |
| What approaches already exist for this technical problem, and which ones are patented? | State-of-the-Art Search | 5–7 business days |
| Does this specific product practise each element of these patent claims? | Infringement & Claim Mapping | 7–12 business days per product |
| Has anything new been published, granted or lapsed that changes our risk or opportunity? | Patent Watch & Alerts | Ongoing — monthly or weekly cadence |
Know your patent risk before you commit.
Tell us about your product and target markets. We'll recommend the right search, scope and turnaround — with a fixed quote within one business day.