Your Due Diligence investigations need to address the technical validity and prosecution history of a patent, and delve into ownership and maintenance information for verifying the legitimacy of any patent assets, including enforceability and scope of claims. A Due Diligence search from TPR conducted by a subject matter expert incorporates a thorough search of the technical aspects of a patent or patent portfolio and provides authoritative results for your peace of mind.

TPR provides a tailored approach that is most effective for your given technology and purpose:

• Worldwide online databases for patent and non-patent literature
• On-site searching at patent offices, eminent technical libraries, universities, conferences, special research institutions, and other resources in over 40 countries
• Keyword and classification-based searching, plus subject-specific coding/indexing

For the greatest level of diligence, consider on-the-ground searching in specific countries in local native languages.

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We align with your Due Diligence goals and provide the answers you need to move forward with confidence.

• Uncover validity, freedom-to-operate, and/or prosecution history of a patent
• Identify strengths and risks of a patent portfolio
• Reduce risk for in-licensing and acquisition activities
• Leverage IP assets for negotiation with respect to licensing and M&A
• Verify patent ownership, enforceability, and legitimacy of patent assets

The highest quality patent searches conducted by true professionals, each and every time.