State of the Art Search

If you are faced with a technical problem, there is no better way of finding out what solutions already exist than by looking at patents.  A State of the Art Search can be used to find out what technology already exists and then build on it. A state of the art search will also allow a company to spot new competitors and to identify new technological trends.

A State of the Art Search provides up-to-date information about progress in a specific technical field. The results can identify new areas for investment, research and development, or acquisition. Every State of the Art search is customized and depends on the objectives specified by the client. The technical information collected in this search allows the client to make strategic IP and business decisions.

This search can also be used to benchmark your patent portfolio and technical capabilities versus your competitors. In addition to patents, we can search relevant nonpatent literature.

While a State of the Art Search tends to focus on recent activities, a Collection Search is a similar search with a more historical focus.

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