We specialise in providing searching services across a wide range of patent, design, and trade mark rights, as well as unregistered knowledge to assess the patentability, registrability, or availability of your intellectual property as well as identify potential infringement risks.
Whether you’re looking to protect a groundbreaking invention, a unique design, or a distinctive brand, conducting a search is often an essential first step in owning and controlling your IP.
We’re also here to help you navigate the complex IP landscape, giving you the clarity and confidence needed to move forward with your innovation or mark.
Below are some of the types of searching services we can provide:
Patents:
Knockout Novelty Search
Ensure your invention stands out with our knockout novelty search service, designed to identify prior art that could impact the patentability of your innovation. With this service, our experienced team conducts a thorough interrogation of the global patent databases, scientific literature and public disclosures to determine if your invention meets the novelty requirement needed for patentability. By uncovering potential conflicts early, we can help you save time, resources, and avoid costly setbacks, giving you the confidence to move forward with your patent application.
Patentability Search
A comprehensive patentability search is a step-up from a knockout novelty search, and provides a deeper dive into whether your invention is patentable. This service involves assessing both the novelty and inventiveness of your invention against existing prior art. Like our knockout novelty search, it involves searching global patent databases, scientific literature, and public disclosures to determine whether your invention meets the criteria for patent protection. By identifying potential challenges early through searching, we can then help you refine your concept to strengthen your patent application to increase your chances of securing robust patent rights.
Let us help you turn your innovation into a protected asset.
Patent Landscape Search
When embarking on a new field of R&D, or looking to invest in a platform technology and better understand its commercial potential, our clients look to patent landscape searching to identify potential competitors or partners, and identify trends in technology – through the lens of global patenting activity. This type of search is often used where the features of the product or service that will be taken to market have not yet been resolved.
Freedom-to-Operate Search
Minimise your risks with our freedom-to-operate (FTO) patent searching service, designed to identify potential patent barriers before launching your product or service. Our comprehensive analysis assesses active patent and pending applications to determine whether your innovation can be commercialized without infringing on existing rights. By providing a clear road map of potential obstacles, we can help you navigate the complex IP landscape, avoid costly litigation, and make informed business decisions.
Targeted Competitor Search
Stay ahead of the competition with our targeted competitor patent search service, which focuses on uncovering the intellectual property strategies of key players in your industry. With this service, our experts analyse competitor patent portfolios to identify trends, monitor technological advancements, and detect potential infringement risks. By gaining insights into their innovations and patent activity, you can make informed decisions, refine your R&D efforts, and strengthen your own IP position. Let us help you turn competitor intelligence into a strategic advantage for your business.
Technology Insight Report
Stay at the forefront of innovation with our technology insight reports, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and technological developments in your field. Our experts can analyse global patent and non-patent literature to provide a detailed snapshot of current trends, key players and emerging technologies. These insights enable you to benchmark your R&D efforts, identify opportunities for innovation, and make informed strategic decisions. Equip your business with the knowledge to lead in a rapidly evolving market and drive further growth.
Designs:
Landscape Analysis
Navigate the world of product design with our landscape analysis of registered designs, offering a detailed overview of existing design protections in your industry. Our analysis identifies trends, key competitors, and potential conflicts, helping you ensure your product’s unique appearance stands out in the marking. By understanding the design landscape, you can make informed decisions, potentially avoid infringement, and identify opportunities for the development of your product designs. Gain a competitive edge with our insights tailored to your business needs.
Trade Mark:
Clearance Searching
Minimise your risks with our trade mark clearance searching service, designed to ensure your brand name, logo, or slogan is available for use and registration. Our comprehensive clearance searching covers trade mark databases, business directories and common law sources to identify potential conflicts or existing rights that could hinder your brands’ launch. By uncovering risks early, we can help you avoid costly disputes and legal challenges, giving you the confidence to build and protect your brand with peace of mind.
Exact Mark Search
Ensure your mark is truly unique with our exact mark clearance searching, a focused service that identifies identical or highly similar marks already in use or registered. Our targeted search interrogates trade mark databases and other relevant sources to uncover potential conflicts that could block your application or lead to legal challenges.
Global Knockout Search
Looking to expand your brand’s reach? Our global knockout search provides a comprehensive review of international trade mark databases to ensure your mark is available worldwide. This service covers key jurisdictions to identify potential conflicts what could impact your brands’ registration or use in international markets. After identifying any possible risks, we can help you secure your trade mark rights on a global scale, ensuring your brand is protected as you grow.
Targeted Competitor Search
Stay ahead of the competition with our targeted competitor trade mark search service, which focuses on uncovering the brand strategies of key players in your industry. With this service, our experts analyse competitor brand portfolios to identify trends. By gaining insights into branding activity, you can make informed decisions. Let us help you turn competitor intelligence into a strategic advantage for your business.
