Considerations and Tips for Conducting Intellectual Property Research – A Few Things You Need to Know
By Ben Bahavar Ph.D.,
Rosemarie Szostak Ph.D.,
Jeffrey Magee BSME, MBA
Senior Nerac Analysts, IP & Innovation
Contemplating licensing an intellectual property (IP) search engine for your company? Here are some essential things you need to know.
Many Search platforms are available in the market to conduct patent and non-patent research in support of freedom to operate/practice (FTO/FTP), patentability, invalidity, and other prior art searches. Companies interested in licensing an IP search platform, or alternatively, using the open internet and/or large language models for intellectual property research, should consider some critical questions that could erode their IP strategy if left unchecked.
To successfully implement any prior art search tool into your IP strategy, you need to keep the following things top of mind:
So why use Nerac services if you can do the patent searching in-house?
Clients express to Nerac their general difficulty developing complex search criteria to tease out the information they need. They also cite confusion using patent class codes, struggle searching for legal status, or identifying patent ownership. The number one client concern is whether they missed vital IP.
Nerac’s clients who have patent search software turn to Nerac for support with clearance and novelty research requests, as well as other strategic objectives. Many patent law firms and in-house attorneys have come to rely on Nerac to obtain a must-see list of prior art so they can focus on legal opinion. They understand that Nerac brings search expertise, appreciates the technology area, and has extensive background performing strategic IP searches. Looking beyond patent publications, many companies also turn to Nerac for expert technical opinion, confidential primary research for M&A, and support for other business opportunities. Nerac’s non-patent research includes scholarly publications, trade journals, and competitor announcements, along with market and regulatory landscapes. To learn more or schedule a discovery call, contact us here.
About the Analysts
Ben Bahavar, Ph.D.
Ben Bahavar, Ph.D., is an experimentalist researcher with multidisciplinary training and 17 years of experience in applied chemistry, semiconductor materials, and chemical engineering. His analyses help companies assess new applications of products and processes, seek solutions to technical problems, and perform feasibility studies.
Academic Credentials
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Clarkson University
- M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Maine
- B.S., Chemistry, SUNY at Stony Brook
Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D.
Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., advises companies on technology, patents, innovation and disruptive technology. She has 20 plus years of experience as a thought leader and analyst with broad technical knowledge in chemistry, materials and chemical engineering.
Academic Credentials
- Post Doctoral Fellow, Chemical Engineering Department, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- D., Chemistry, University of California Los Angeles
- S., Chemistry/Physics, Georgetown University
Jeffrey Magee, BSME & MBA
Jeffrey Magee, BSME & MBA, has 20 years of industry experience in the energy sector. To help guide company IP strategy and R&D spend – for both the planned and the ad hoc innovations typical throughout the product life cycle – he helps clients identify, secure and expand their intellectual property assets while defining market niches using engineering and business metrics.
Academic Credentials
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- Masters in Business Administration, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
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