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Rock-Solid Freedom to Operate Searches

The insights you need to move forward with confidence.

Dedicated to quality, we redefine standards
in FTO Searching

When it comes to freedom to operate searching for your FTO opinions, we know that the most experienced patent researchers produce the best results. That’s why our Patent Search Analysts are top-tier U.S. professionals in their technical domains.

This means your freedom to operate searches are in the hands of seasoned experts with a proven track record in navigating the intricacies of patent research. It is the ideal fusion between human intelligence and cutting-edge search technology.

Trusted by the most demanding corporations and their
IP law firms

Results-driven FTO searches you can count on

Freedom to Operate and Clearance Searches

Worldwide Patents and Published Applications

Keyword and classification-based searching, plus subject-specific coding/indexing; cutting-edge search tools and resources

Actionable Insights - Results in Excel or custom formats

  • Global search options - US, EPO, PCT, CN, JP, etc.
  • Status reporting (alive, dead)
  • Value-add highlighting
  • Searcher-ranked results and annotations
  • PDF links to references

Turnaround time is 5 to 10 business days

TPR Patent Search Analysts are of the Highest Pedigree

as former Patent Information Professionals from within these and other leading organizations:

Expert hands, precision FTO
searches

Your patent searches are in the hands of human Scientists and Engineers with years of hands-on search experience in your subject matter. They navigate the most appropriate tools and resources to deliver rock solid results for your FTO and Clearance work.

TPR Patent Search Analysts

  • Scientists and Engineers with 15+ years of professional patent search experience - US-based professionals
  • Formerly on in-house corporate patent search teams
  • Understand your legal IP goals and deliver actionable insights
  • Highly specialized Subject-Matter experts across Communications, Computers, Electrical, Mechanical, Medical Devices, Chemistry, Biotech and Pharma

Confidence in your FTO opinions

Providing the answers you need to move forward.

  • Uncover patents your business could be in danger of infringing
  • Avoid heavy damages or licensing fees
  • Prepare for licensing opportunities or other IP strategy moves
  • Guide the direction of R&D efforts

Client Testimonial

"TPR is a top tier patent search firm. Their communication is outstanding, and their search results are consistently on budget and on point. I can’t recommend them highly enough!"

Justin L. Krieger

Managing Partner

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Client Testimonial

"TPR is a top tier patent search firm. Their communication is outstanding, and their search results are consistently on budget and on point. I can’t recommend them highly enough!"

Justin L. Krieger

Managing Partner, Denver Office

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Let’s discuss your patent search needs

Providing the answers you need to move forward with confidence.

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