State-of-the-Art Search
A rapid, broad survey of existing solutions before you start designing.
The question it answers
“What approaches already exist for this technical problem, and which ones are patented?”
A broad search that surveys how others have solved a technical problem. It helps R&D teams avoid reinventing the wheel, spot licensing opportunities and design around crowded areas early.
Who it's for
- R&D teams at concept stage
- Product managers evaluating build vs. license
- Grant and research proposal teams
How the engagement runs.
Step 1 · Day 0
Submit
Tell us about your product and target markets. We sign an NDA before you share any technical details, then confirm scope, jurisdictions and a fixed quote.
Step 2 · Days 1–4
Search
Your assigned analyst builds a documented strategy — keywords, CPC/IPC classes, citation chasing — across global patent databases.
Step 3 · Days 4–6
Analysis
Relevant patents are screened, legal status verified and high-risk claims charted element by element. A senior reviewer QA-checks everything.
Step 4 · Day 7
Report
Receive a risk-ranked PDF report with claim charts and an Excel reference list — and a walkthrough call for your questions.
Common questions
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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.
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.