FTO
Are you planning to launch a new product but worried about any potential infringement? A well-researched FTO report could avoid costly infringement proceedings and delays in product release.
Overview
A Freedom-To-Operate study identifies whether a product may infringe on the claims of a valid patent. The information gathered through an FTO search helps in avoiding any legal hassles of infringement after the launch.
methodology
Our FTO search locates the patent publications having features similar to those of the product for your consideration in addition to in-force patents that help you assess whether you can freely operate your product/ invention/ process without the risk of infringing upon a competitor’s patent.
We conduct an exhaustive worldwide/ jurisdiction specific search for active patents and pending patent applications that claim one or more features of the proposed product/ process. We use a unique hybrid search technology to fetch and analyze risky patent documents.
A combination of rich & diverse experience, expertise, thorough understanding, and cost effectiveness sets us apart from others.
We have conducted FTO searches for various Fortune 500 players in the past. We remain in sync with you by communicating our findings in a progress report for timely reviews. We provide a well informative report that helps you identify if your product or process is likely to infringe any in-force patents.
Extended FTO Search
While a freedom to operate (FTO) search is a type of patent search that is conducted to determine whether it is legally possible to make, use, or sell a particular product or process without infringing on any existing patents, an extended FTO search refers to a more comprehensive or thorough search that includes additional types of information beyond just patents, such as
- Technical literature
- Non-patent literature
- Alternative innovations
These help in understanding the boundary conditions and find solutions to work around any existing FTO issues.
It may also refer to a search that covers a broader geographic region or a longer time period. The specific scope and focus of an extended FTO search will depend on the particular needs and goals of the innovator or company conducting the search.
An extended FTO search not only provides a more comprehensive view of the potential legal risks and freedom to operate for a patent but may also identify potential solutions to overcome those FTO issues.
