Our Evidence of Use Search studies provide a comprehensive analysis of market data, patents, and technical literature and map this information to products, services, and standards in use to help you identify potential infringement of your patents, better protect your IP, and assist with your litigation and licensing.
THE PROCESS
The tenured experts at IP.com® will work with you to understand your patented technologies and search for competitors engaging in similar, potentially infringing activities, as well as identify new opportunities and companies you may not be aware of for licensing or enforcement of your critical intellectual property.
This can put you in a better position to seek licenses, enforce your patents, or consider a potential acquisition, sale, merger, or divestiture.
Limiting potential infringing activity
Our team of experts focuses the search on the critical elements of your claims, mapping each piece or limitation to the potential infringing activity. Product brochures, website descriptions, and other information are considered along with the competitors’ patents to form a more complete picture of potentially infringing activity. We’ll work with you to understand how products on the market may infringe upon your patents and focus our search efforts based on your interpretation of your claimed invention and its scope.
Evidence of Use Studies are ideal for:
- Assisting with enforcement strategies related to your patents, such as sending demand letters and engaging in litigation
- Identifying potential licensees for your patented technologies
- Considering an acquisition, sale, merger, or divestiture related to your patent portfolio
- Understanding the value of your patents
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Evidence of Use News & Resources
“Delete All IP Law”? Why Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk Just Lit a Match Under the Patent System
Jack Dorsey didn’t mince words. In a four-word tweet—“delete all IP law”—he torched conventional thinking about innovation and intellectual property. Elon Musk chimed in with a simple “I agree.” And just like that, two of tech’s most prominent disruptors opened a Pandora’s box: Is it time to burn down the IP system?
USPTO Patent Fee Increases Demand a New Approach to Maximizing Your Patent ROI
While the USPTO fee adjustments aim to maintain operational efficiency and innovation support, they also introduce new financial pressures on applicants. Companies and inventors should reassess their intellectual property strategies to ensure highest patentability possible before filing. By adopting a more strategic approach to patent prosecution and trademark filings, and leveraging analytics and ideation solutions, it enables organizations to navigate the complexities of patenting with confidence and optimize patent portfolio management while managing expenses effectively. By integrating these insights into IP strategies, businesses can secure valuable patents, maximize ROI, and drive sustained innovation in an increasingly competitive technology landscape.
How DeepSeek Could Revolutionize Patent Discovery — But at What Cost?
Among the emerging AI-driven platforms, DeepSeek is gaining attention for its ability to streamline complex search processes and improve competitive intelligence. While DeepSeek boasts powerful AI-driven search capabilities, its limitations are impossible to ignore. For organizations relying on legally defensible insights and airtight competitive intelligence, DeepSeek’s gaps could undermine decision-making and expose businesses to unnecessary legal and financial vulnerabilities. Before making the leap, it’s worth asking — is the convenience of an open-source AI worth the cost of incomplete, unreliable data and potential security risks?