Whenever a company is planning to develop and launch a new product, a major risk, particularly in technology sectors where there is extensive patenting, is that commercialization may be blocked by a competitor who holds a patent for a technology incorporated within that product.

In this series of IPSmart seminar, we will explore why and how companies can seek to secure their "freedom to operate" and to ensure that the commercial production, marketing and use of their new product, process or service does not infringe the IPrights of others.

Our Programs

a)     Freedom to Operate (FTO) Analysis
b)    Worldwide Search of Patent Documents
c)    Spotting Opportunities in Patent Limitations
d)    Clearing obstacles

I.    Purchasing the patent or licensing in Cross-licensing
II.    Inventing around
III.    Patent pools

e)    Protecting technology by Patenting or Other IP Protection
f)    Defensive publishing or technical disclosures
g)    Choosing the right path