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Our team of technical experts, equipped with our advanced AI & LLM-based platform—XLSCOUT, specialize in patent search and analysis. They diligently track down enforceable patents that could impede your product’s journey, ensuring a comprehensive freedom to operate clearance search. Whether you’re in the ideation phase or ready to hit the market, our FTO search patent services will give you the peace of mind you need.Â
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Our team was in the dark about potential patent challenges until we worked with TT Consultants. Their best freedom to operate search shed light on several critical areas we hadn't considered. The insights from the freedom to operate clearance search were invaluable.
European Law Firm
Our team was in the dark about potential patent challenges until we worked with TT Consultants. Their best freedom to operate search shed light on several critical areas we hadn't considered. The insights from the freedom to operate clearance search were invaluable.
US Based Law Firm
When launching our latest product, we didn't want to face any patent hurdles. TT Consultants' freedom to operate search patent service was a game-changer for us. Their comprehensive FTO patent search process gave us the confidence to proceed without worries.Â
US Based Chemical Industry
The format of the reports is helpful and fairly clear thus far. Overall, most of the references identified appear to be relevant and merit closer FTO analysis. The searches were completed timely, and the patent FTO search reports were provided on schedule, as promised. Â
European Law Firm
– Analyze Market for Product
– Mitigate Infringement Risks
– Evaluate Investment in a Market
– Consider Product Development Direction
– Find Licensing Opportunities
Analyze Market for Product
Mitigate Infringement Risks
Evaluate Investment in a Market
Consider Product Development Direction
Find Licensing Opportunities
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Our experts recommended them for a combined patentability cum freedom to operate analysis.  Â
Our team of experts analyzed the patenting probability of their novel invention and also checked whether their product was novel and satisfied patentability criteria.  Â
Further, our team analyzed the freedom to operability of the novel product worldwide and provided the report. The start-up company shared that our report helped them in the decision-making process for patenting the product and commercialization. Â
A US-based automobile company requested TT Consultants for the freedom to operate patent search before launching their product in an Asian country. Â
Our team performed the native language search using various commercial patent databases and cross-correlated the machine translations across multiple databases for reliable translations. Â
Besides that, our team performed an exhaustive search in regional patent databases and free patent databases, using cross-lingual searches to cover the domain exhaustively. Â
Our team provided the final report with the color-coded claim comparison between the important features of the clients' invention and the machine-translated version of the potentially blocking identified in-force patents.Â
The law firm reached TT consultants with an instinct that the invention seemed obvious, and they asked us to initially look for a few expired patents claiming all the features of the invention as the primary focus of the invention seemed obvious. Â
Our experts devised a strategy according to the client’s requirement and performed a quick freedom to operate search to see if any expired patent claiming the invention is blocking the active IP. Â
Finally, in the FTO report, we listed a set of expired patents and another set of in-force patents claiming the invention, along with a claim comparison chart and the latest legal status. The report really helped the clients in the decision-making process.Â
A promising tech startup approached us with excitement about their upcoming revolutionary product. Their main concern was to guarantee that no existing patents might challenge their launch.Â
We utilized our expertise in freedom to operate search and deployed our AI and LLM powered tool, XLSCOUT, to carry out an exhaustive patent clearance search.Â
Armed with the in-depth insights from our fto search for patents, the startup was able to confidently introduce their product to the market. Not only did they launch without potential legal complications, but they also identified avenues for their own patent registrations.Â
An established multinational corporation was eager to introduce its flagship product to new international territories. They sought our expertise to verify that no local patents in the target countries would hinder their expansion.Â
Our team, specializing in freedom to operate search services, delved into patent databases across the selected countries. Our strength in offering native language capabilities for 16+ countries ensured the accuracy and precision of our search results.Â
With our comprehensive freedom to operate opinion, the multinational successfully penetrated the desired markets without any patent disputes. Our guidance played a crucial role in shaping their global expansion blueprint.Â
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The freedom to operate (FTO) patent search, also called a patent clearance search, is done to identify the potentially infringing or potentially blocking in force patents in a jurisdiction of interests.Â
The FTO patent search prevents an inventor from future litigation and infringement risks after product commercialization. Â
The main attributes of the freedom to operate in patents search are the time frame, legal status, the expiration date, and the jurisdiction of interests.​
An FTO search safeguards businesses against unintentional infringement. By identifying potential patent barriers early on, companies can make informed decisions about product modifications, licensing needs, or strategic shifts.Â
TT Consultants utilizes advanced AI tools like XLSCOUT and leans on its multi-lingual expertise to ensure an exhaustive and accurate freedom to operate opinion. With native language capabilities for 16+ countries, we can dive deep into international patent databases with precision.Â
Our approach is holistic. Apart from our deep expertise in the freedom to operate search patent process, our strength lies in our native language capabilities, AI-driven tools, and our commitment to delivering actionable freedom to operate opinion to guide business decisions.Â
The cost of performing freedom to operate (FTO) patent search ranges up to $30000, depending upon the complexity nature, geographical coverage, and other parameters. ​
During the search, any document which is in the public domain, be it a granted patent, a patent application or a non-patent reference existing on or before the present day when the search is conducted that covers the major aspects of the invention according to the client/applicant/inventor requirements is considered as a prior art, also known as background art. The non-patent references include research papers, thesis, standards, white papers, e-mails, conversations, newsletters, products, articles, videos, blogposts, any internet publications, etc.
An individual, an SME, an entity that has an intention for product commercialization in a specific jurisdiction should conduct FTO analysis to ensure that their product has not violated any in-force patents.Â
The role of a patent search firm in conducting an FTO patent search is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the relevant patents and other intellectual property rights that may be relevant to the product or service in question. The search firm will review relevant patents, patent applications, and other public records to assess whether there are any potential infringement risks associated with the product or service.Â
A freedom to operate search report typically includes a comprehensive analysis of relevant patents and other intellectual property rights, including an assessment of potential infringement risks. The report may also include recommendations for mitigating legal risks associated with the product or service in question. Additionally, the report may include information on the patent landscape for the relevant technology area, including any emerging trends or key players in the market.Â
The consequences of not conducting a freedom to operate analysis can be significant. If a product or service infringes on an existing patent or other intellectual property right, the owner of that right may be able to seek damages or an injunction to prevent the product or service from being sold or used in the market. This could result in significant legal costs, lost revenue, and damage to the company’s reputation. Conducting an freedom to operate analysis can help to identify potential infringement risks and enable companies to take steps to mitigate those risks before launching a product or service.Â
An FTO (Freedom to Operate) search can be conducted for a product or service that has already been launched. The purpose of an FTO search is to assess whether a product or service infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others. Even if a product or service has already been launched, it may still be subject to potential infringement claims, and an FTO search can help identify any such risks.Â
Absolutely. Beyond the FTO search, our team offers strategic consultations, guiding clients on risk mitigation, potential licensing opportunities, and navigating the patent landscape effectively based on the search results.Â
At TT Consultants, we leverage our proprietary AI tools and vast databases to optimize the efficiency of our “quick FTO search”. While rapid, we prioritize accuracy, offering a valuable preliminary look at potential patent barriers.Â