Translating Ideas into Assets
To extract the true potential of your innovations, we draft applications the “patentably narrow, but realistically broad” way. This ensures the application emerges allowable out of examination and positions the claimed invention as enforceable while withstanding the rigors if it is challenged in future. In this regard, we utilize a streamlined approach that takes into consideration learnings from patent laws and prosecution and litigation case studies to come up with the best strategy for securing a patent on your innovation. In addition, as a part of our practice, our professionals are trained to adhere to all client preferences and instructions while drafting the applications.
Patent Drafting Services
Provisional Drafting
Quick Provisional Application providing a cost-effective way to establish a filing date and buy time for further development.
Non-Provisional Drafting
– Complete Specification & Drawings.
– Assisted Drafting (you provide claims, we draft the application).
Continuation Claim Drafting & Patent Reissues
Strategically build upon your existing patent application, ensuring comprehensive protection for your innovations.
Patent Application Conversion
Conversion for international filing with same scope
e.g. US <-> EP, etc.
Defensive Publications
Strategically publish your ideas into the public domain to avoid infringement claims by your competitors.
Patent Illustration Services
Aaccurate and compliant drawings capturing all the aspects of the invention.
Say it carefully, lest you doom the chance.
Patent Prosecution Services
To prosecute an application is to put your invention in a better form that can be understood and analyzed as per the requirements of patent law. We approach each office communication subjectively and address them with the objective of not just seeking allowance, but also to obtain enforceable patents. Our expertise stems from years of experience in dealing with different technicalities and legalities associated with patent prosecution.
Prosecution Support Offerings:
- Response to Office Action (CTNF, CTFR, CTAV,
CTRS, EPO comm, ISR, etc) - Response to formal requirement notices (NFCAP, CTEQ, etc)
- Comment Letter
- Agenda for Examiner Interview
- Pre-Appeal Briefs
- Appeals to the PTAB
- Patent Oppositions & Patent Reexaminations
- Oral Arguments
- Directed Prosecution
Innovation Management
A Healthy Idea Pipeline leads to Stronger Portfolio. Often, employees are the best source of ideas. Encourage open collaboration and have an IP program in place for continuous idea capture. Maintaining a healthy idea pipeline, we can ensure that the IP portfolio remains dynamic, resilient, and aligned with your technology investments.
3-Step Innovation Mining Framework
Brainstorming Sessions: Conduct regular brainstorming sessions with diverse teams to encourage free flow of ideas.
Trend Analysis: Analyze market trends, technological advancements, and customer needs to identify areas for innovation.
Problem Identification: Focus on identifying specific problem statements that need innovative solutions.
Collaboration: Foster an environment of collaboration across different departments and with external KPO partner.
Idea Documentation: Use structured IDF templates to capture ideas comprehensively.
Initial Screening: Perform an initial screening to filter out ideas that are not feasible or do not align with strategic goals.
Idea Refinement: Work with inventors to refine their ideas. This might involve technical validation, and consultations with subject matter experts to develop the idea further and ensure its viability.
- Evaluation Criteria: Establish clear criteria for evaluating ideas, such as novelty, utility, market potential, feasibility, and alignment with business strategy.
- Review Panels: Put a review panel in place consisting of technical experts, business leaders, and IP advisors to assess the ideas against the established criteria.
- Knock-out Search: A quick prior art assessment that identies related solutions in the market enabling you to take an informed decision on next steps.