We conduct various types of intellectual property searches using a wide range of databases and patent and non-patent literature from Japan and other countries.
In-house research professionals with expertise in advanced search techniques, including chemical structure searches and sequence searches, work closely with patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law to conduct accurate searches and analyses tailored to the specific objectives of each matter.
Major Areas of Practice
- Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Searches
Before the manufacture or sale of products or the provision of services, we search for relevant patent applications and granted patents and investigate their legal status, providing information necessary to assess potential patent infringement risks and develop appropriate business strategies. - Invalidity Searches
We search for relevant patent and non-patent literature that may serve as evidence for invalidating patents, and collect and analyze materials that can be used in patent opposition proceedings, invalidation trials, disputes, negotiations, and other proceedings. - Patent Monitoring (SDI) Searches
We continuously monitor patent filing trends and the legal status of patent rights relating to specific technical fields, companies, or other areas of interest, providing information useful for research and development, the formulation of intellectual property strategies, and the identification and assessment of intellectual property risks. - Prior Art Searches
We search for relevant patent applications and granted patents relating to technologies under research and development or being considered for patent filing, providing information necessary to assess novelty and inventive step and to develop appropriate patent filing strategies. - Other Services
We also collect and analyze information on technological trends and filing trends in specific technical fields.