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September 30, 2024

How to Conduct a Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search?

Table of Contents Toggle What is an FTO Search?Step-by-step Guide to Conducting a FTO Search:Identifying Key FeaturesAssigning Relevant Patent Classification CodeSearching in Different DatabasesStrategic Date SearchBoolean SearchMiscellaneous Search OptionsExclusion of Off-Target PatentsCompiling the Findings into a Professional ReportWhy Choose SciTech for Your FTO Search In the realm of technology, where every innovation holds the promise [...]

Can Sustainable Aviation Fuel Resolve the Debate on Sustainable vs. Renewable Fuels?

Recently we have been receiving quite a few questions on Sustainable Aviation Fuel SAF and it’s viability. To answer these questions, we conducted research and put this short blog article together. If you are interested in this topic from a technical standpoint, please make sure to read out technical paper too. Click here to read [...]

IP Driving Sustainable Energy for All

Abstract: Today, on World IP Day, we're discussing how intellectual property (IP) contributes to clean energy development. IP incentivizes innovation in renewable energy, helping us move closer to Sustainable Development Goal 7. Market leaders and startups drive progress, while collaborations speed up clean energy adoption. By protecting ideas through patents, IP fosters a sustainable future, [...]

Revolutionizing Food Waste: Innovations in Upcycling

Abstract With food waste being the most serious problem facing the food industry today, upcycling is considered a sustainable way of managing the same. Food waste can be recycled into food ingredients and cosmetics. Among the various processing techniques, fermentation, pulsed electric field assisted extraction, pressurized liquid extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, membrane-based separation and spray [...]

February 23, 2024

How do you go about building a world-class patent portfolio that either you license to someone OR commercialize yourself?

You are working on developing a technology in a start-up or a small/medium enterprise with limited internal IP strategy capability. Very often we are approached by startups, small and medium enterprises, or independent inventors who have unique ideas and are wondering what the best way is to monetize their ideas. Patents are one way to [...]

December 8, 2023

Data Sourcing – Role of Primary Research

Data Sourcing – Role of Primary Research DECEMBER 08, 2023 Table of Contents Toggle IntroductionCase Study Learn more about SciTech Patent Art’s result-driven approach to Primary researchConclusion Introduction Primary research is conducted to provide answers to specific questions by collecting authentic data or to test a hypothesis. It is a powerful tool that can [...]

November 14, 2023

World Diabetes Day 2023

World Diabetes Day, November 14th, aims to increase diabetes awareness among individuals and provide better resources, so that everyone has access to a better diabetes care system and each individual is better educated about the complications and risks associated with diabetes. Access to diabetes care is the theme for the World Diabetes Day 2021 – 2023. [...]

November 2, 2023

Make the most of your commercialization plan

Make the most of your commercialization plan JANUARY 25, 2023 One of the primary steps that companies take towards protecting their Intellectual Property rights is to patent their inventions. In addition, companies should be able to monetize their patent portfolios by making or selling products. Contrary to common belief, patents do not guarantee a product’s [...]

October 27, 2023

Mathematical calculations / software subject matter – Patentable?

A patent application encompassing mathematical calculations or software / computer-implemented technologies per se has been a matter of debate and remains unclear. Section 101 of The United States Patent Act (35 U.S.C. 101) provides the statutory definition regarding the types of inventions eligible for patent protection - "Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful [...]

October 12, 2023

Breast Cancer Awareness – Thrive 365

As per the World Health Organization (WHO) data of 2020, about 25% of women worldwide suffer from breast cancer and it has been reported the most commonly occurring cancer in women. Recent prediction shows that 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer has been diagnosed in U.S. women in 2023, whereas it’s 2,800 new cases [...]

October 6, 2023

SciTech Patent Art’s Competitive Technical Intelligence (CTI) Portal

Competitive Technical Intelligence plays an integral role in corporate innovation strategy development. Competitive intelligence programs provide businesses with knowledge and insights to make informed decisions. This will enable them to gain a competitive edge and succeed in an ever-changing business environment. In order to build a comprehensive competitive intelligence program, it is necessary to collect [...]

August 29, 2023

Non-patent literature (NPL) search based Technology Research

Comprehensive Non-Patent Literature Analytics using Deep Web searches and Artificial Intelligence: A Non-patent literature (NPL) search and analysis is an integral part of technology and innovation research. As a result of numerous case studies and many years of experience, we strongly believe that non-patent literature analysis combined with patent research can provide valuable insights and [...]

SwiftSearch: Accelerating Research with Timely and Affordable Results

At times, certain types of tasks can appear to be difficult, despite being simple, if no services exist to meet the requirements. The need to conduct quick searches is a typical task for many of our clients. Our clients engaged in research projects often need information quickly. A service offered by SciTech Patent Art is [...]

Hypertension

We are living in a rapidly evolving world with a dynamic lifestyle. As a result, newer diseases are emerging as well as existing diseases such as hypertension are becoming more prevalent. The theme of World Hypertension Day 2023 is “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer”. By improving the accuracy of Blood Pressure [...]

World Intellectual Property Day 2023 Women and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) established World Intellectual Property Day that is celebrated every April 26, to increase public awareness about intellectual property (IP) and its role in encouraging innovations for economic development. The theme of World IP Day 2023 is "Women and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity", to celebrate the "can-do" attitude [...]

Fashion and Sustainability: How technology is revolutionizing the Fashion industry

The fashion industry, like its counterparts in other industries, has been using technology to meet its sustainability goals. Luxury brands like Prada, and fast-fashion ones like H&M, have been using ECONYL®, an innovative regenerated nylon material in their products. In an attempt to reduce the usage of plastic, H&M announced that it would be using [...]

Periodic Freedom to Operate (FTO) searches made easier with an FTO database

This article is a sequel to our earlier discussion about “Develop products with confidence using early-stage Freedom-To-Operate (FTO) searches”. It is our continued commitment to emphasize the importance of FTO assessments, given the increasing number of patent applications and grants, that have resulted in an increased risk of patent infringement. A freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis is [...]

Discover emerging science and strengthen your IP portfolio management by using Connect-the-Dots solution

CONNECT-THE-DOTS In today's rapidly changing business environment, R&D organizations must constantly renew their technology strategies by leveraging both internal and external knowledge. The internal knowledge of an organization represents a unique understanding of its business models and technologies. However, internal knowledge is often limited by the organization's current perspective, which may not always reflect market [...]

December 14, 2022

Best practices in Patent Invalidation Searches

Invalidation – an introduction An invalidation search, also known as an opposition search or validity search, is a search conducted to determine if one or more claims of a granted patent are valid. The term "prior art" refers to information relating to a patent that has been published in any language, anywhere in the world, [...]

November 3, 2022

Learn all about Standard Essential Patents (SEP)

It is the intention of both "Standards" and "Patents" to encourage innovation, where a "Standard" offers access to technology to drive compatibility and interoperability between devices manufactured by different companies, while a "Patent" offers exclusive rights to an inventor as a reward for their work and investment while fostering technological innovation. And a "Standard Essential [...]

September 29, 2022

Develop products with confidence using early-stage Freedom to Operate (FTO) searches

A recent conversation with one of our clients prompted us to reinforce our belief that early-stage freedom to operate searches are business critical. Our client, a corporate R&D organization, informed us of a situation in which one of their teams spent significant time working on product development. Just as when they were getting ready to [...]

September 15, 2022

The Role of Patentability Searches in Preparing Patent Filings

Patentability An Introduction: “Patentability” refers to the substantive conditions that must be met, for an invention, to be patented. The invention must satisfy the requirements under the context of a national or international patent system. An invention is patentable if it meets the related legal conditions to be granted a patent. The invention must meet [...]

August 25, 2022

What is Freedom to Operate(FTO) search and why it is essential?

Freedom to Operate (FTO) – an introduction: Freedom to operate search is an imperative due diligence step to be performed for any organization prior to commercializing a newly developed product or process. Freedom to operate searches help identify any potential infringement on the intellectual property (IP) rights of another party. A Freedom to Operate (FTO) [...]

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