The objective of conducting a Freedom to Operate (FTO) or Clearance Search is to proactively identify and mitigate potential patent infringement risks, as such risks could pose legal threats to the innovator or manufacturer involved. This ensures that a product, technology, or service can be commercialized without legal obstacles, making an FTO search an essential step before introducing any product, technology, or service to the market.
A Freedom to Operate search involves a comprehensive investigation that aims to identify whether a product, technology, or service infringes on any claim(s) of an issued and live patent/design or even a pending patent application(s). Besides supporting an inventor or company in finalizing a novel design early in the development phase before a substantial number of resources are invested, a robust FTO search can also highlight opportunities to license existing technology. This approach saves time and reduces the risk of litigation.
At Ingenious e-Brain, we assist our clients in comprehending the consequences of infringement and in avoiding litigation. We’ve been strategically supporting enterprises across various domains, including electronics and semiconductors, IoT, medical devices, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, among others, to offer precise and objective FTO search opinions on a territory or a group thereof. Our team of expert patent analysts identifies active patent applications that specify claims, potentially leading to infringement risks for innovative products, services, or technologies.
To precisely measure infringement risks
To deliver proper assistance related to R&D activities
To emphasize licensing scope and requirements
The claim interpretation is expanded to its broadest scope, considering both the prosecution history and support from the specifications.
We offer essential information concerning both active and expired patents.
Detailed mapping reporting with Expert comments on each result – visual mapping is also available to show how claims are relevant to the product.
Our search team communicates regularly to keep our clients informed of progress and milestones achieved on their projects.
Key feature/Risk matrix highlighting patents that require more attention.
Comprehensive reports with color-coded mapping and analyst comments on each result.
Quarterly, semi-annual, and annual updates are provided for FTO search reports, encompassing changes in legal status, modifications to previously identified claims, and new findings.
Skilled Team of Ph.D. & Master's Experts
Tailored Pricing Plans
Concise Patentability Reports
Native Language Search
Powerful Analysis Tools
Confidential Search Experts
IeB Patent Pulse Tool
Our services are designed to support enterprises within the below mentioned industries and sectors, helping them achieve their strategic goals.
