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Our State of the Art search study provides a comprehensive understanding of the current state of a technology or field by analyzing the patents and technical literature. This understanding is critical when entering a new market or focusing your research and development activities.

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A comprehensive search is conducted to encompass all aspects of the state of the art for a given technology of interest. This search can help you obtain a competitive edge over your competitors and lead the industry with your market and research activities. Understanding a technology landscape is a critical step in making your business decisions related to your development and go-to-market strategies.

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Our team of experts will work with you to uncover the state of your known competitors’ activities and identify unknown competitors, universities, government research, and other entities operating in the space, which may help uncover further opportunities such as licensing engagements.

Our dedicated subject matter and research experts identify the key aspects impacting your technology and field and focus our search on delivering critical competitive intelligence related to these key aspects.

State of the Art searches are ideal for:

  • Entering a new market
  • Bringing a new product to market
  • Keeping apprised of the research papers and patents of competitors and obtaining critical competitive intelligence
  • Ensuring the best use of research and development resources to maintain a competitive edge
  • Identifying strategic investment opportunities, such as acquisition or partnership opportunities.

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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.

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How DeepSeek Could Revolutionize Patent Discovery — But at What Cost?

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?

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