The sections below provide some more details pertaining to each service presented under ‘IP Based Intelligence & Strategy Support’ head. Please also scroll to the bottom of the page to look at the databases we use for conducting these searches.
Patent Map & IP Landscape Analysis
Technology Landscape involves analysis of all the patents pertaining to a technology domain of interest. This study is generally conducted when one wants.
» To determine the future R&D focus.
» To venture into a particular technology.
» To know of the latest advancements.
» To explore the alternative options for designing around an obstacle.
This study reveals, among many other things, the main players in the domain, key patent, the most sought after markets in that domain, changing market focus, the trend with which the technology is moving, and the technology sub-domains that are less crowded.
The report provided by Sagacious helps clients take strategic decisions based on facts. A searchable database of relevant patents is also provided that can be used as a technical reference at any point during research.
These type of searches are alternatively known as Current Awareness Search, Patent Maps, State-of-the-Art Search, White Space Analysis, IP Creation Opportunities Search, Technology Search, Subject Search
Scientific Intelligence
We can support the scientific research activities of our clients by providing them technical information on a regular/ on demand basis. We conduct patent /non patent literature/product specification search on various aspects of client’s technology to provide technical intelligence to our clients.
Design Around & Problem-Solution Searches
Design-around analysis is conducted to identify various options using which a product's design can be modified so as to avoid infringement on existing patents. These searches are generally conducted in conjunction with a Freedom-to-operate search.
Such searches can also be used to find solutions to a specific technology problem. Such a search can often lead to a license or cross license between like-minded companies.
Business & Competitive Intelligence
Competitive Intelligence (CI) is an inseparable component of any company's marketing and R&D strategy. We base the CI on patents/patent applications of the competitors, since patents are the only documents where a company would publish the information related to its technical innovations in detail.
CI involves analysis of a defined set of patents of each of the competitor and derive insights about their technology strategy.
Potential Use Determination
This search is conducted to gauge the potential application areas of an invention, a patent or a product. Primarily these searches are conducted before acquiring a patent, before patenting an idea and for identifying potential licensees after patenting an invention.
This may involve researching across industries to discover new applications or uses of the invention, patent or product.
Portfolio Management Services
Sagacious helps its clients manage their portfolio so that they never miss a deadline again. Further, sagacious continuously keeps looking for opportunities for commercializing patents lying dormant in the portfolio. Sagacious also help clients in categorizing their IP w.r.t. their revenue generation potential.
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