Patent Analytics – Valuable Information is Often Hidden Behind the Numbers

Patent analytics is the process of quantitatively and qualitatively analysing patent documents and visualising the results of the analysis. By using appropriate analytical methods and tools, such as statistics, big data and artificial intelligence, large amounts of patent information can be evaluated to gain in-depth insights into patent data and discover the evolution and trends of patent activity hidden behind patent documents. These insights can be used to:

  • Identify technology and market trends of a specific technical field
  • Identify potential market opportunities
  • Evaluate competitors’ patent filing strategies and patent portfolios
  • Identify potential collaboration partners
  • Identify licensing and sales candidates
  • Identify and evaluate (potential) suppliers

Patent analysis is essential for finding new product markets and product gaps, avoiding patent infringement, identifying potential patent licensees, assessing the likelihood of invalidation (patent stability) and evaluating the value of patents in licensing transactions.

We conduct various types of patent analyses for our clients, among others:

After conducting an FTO search, we carry out a comprehensive analysis and evaluation to identify third party patent rights that could affect your product or service.

A claim chart is a widely used tool in patent litigation, such as patent infringement or nullity proceedings. It is presented in table format and usually contains two columns. The left column lists the technical features of an asserted patent claim in the patent-in-suit, while the right column contains the corresponding features of an accused product, process, or service. A claim chart provides an effective way to present and analyze information related to patent claims.

WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) defines a patent landscape analysis as “a snapshot of the patent situation of a specific technology, either within a given country or region or globally. They can inform policy discussions, strategic research planning, or technology transfer. They may also be used to analyze the validity of patents based on data about their legal status.”

We provide independent standard-essential patents (SEPs) essentiality assessments for SEP holders or implementers. We use claim chart analysis to assess whether the features of a patent claim are read on the relevant part of a standard document.

A white spot analysis aims to identify technology areas with fewer patents, also known as “white spots”, in order to discover potential patenting opportunities and optimise a company’s patent portfolio.

IP due diligence is an assessment of the IP assets owned or licensed by a company to obtain a comprehensive view and reliable evaluation of their value and potential risks.

Typical scenarios for IP due diligence include

– M&A deals
– IP licensing and sale
– Venture capital investment
– Financing measures

Other analysis related to intellectual property rights tailored to your specific needs.