特許担当者

to realize that designs are as important as the inherent product technology;

to understand the strength of a patent, i.e., whether or not the patent is defendable in a court if litigation arises;

to search journals, trade publications, press releases, and other sources;

for understanding the latest technological developments of competitors, new product launches, joint venture partnerships, and so on;

before embarking on a new research development program;

to enable gaining protection of an invention;

to detect potential infringements or to identify potential licensing opportunities.

before launching a new product / service in a new market;

to keep a watch how competitors, customers and other peripheral players are adopting their technologies to meet market needs;