Biological Sequence Searches

4 Mistakes to Avoid in Biological Sequence Searches

Sometimes, people refer to Biological Sequence Searches as Sequence Analysis. Thus, in this article, we may use both terms interchangeably since both refer to the same process. Biological Sequence Searches are important in the domain of bioinformatics. They help in getting relevant insights pertaining to organic molecules like DNA, RNA, or proteins. DNA, RNA, or proteins need[…]

Patent Invalidity Searches

Understanding the Nuances of Patent Invalidity Searches

Patent invalidity searches or patent validity searches are similar to one another. The only fact is that the end results are different. The end results of such patent searches are either valid or invalid patent claims. Also, the results depend much on the intention to enforce the validity of a patent or  oppose the validity[…]

Patent Landscape Analytics : Introduction and Advantages

A comprehensive analysis on the research area of patents and its scientific literature is termed as patent landscape analytics. It depicts the white space in the research area, latest IP trends, technology rise and decay, potential areas of improvements, etc. It involves a multi-step process of using both software knowledge and human intelligence to study,[…]

Patent Monitoring: Basic Facts

With the passage of America Invents Act (AIA) it has become very important for firms to set up effective patent monitoring mechanism. Since patents can be challenged even after they are being granted, it is important for companies to keep an eye on their respective domain to stay safe. With AIA, Anyone can challenge a[…]

Chemical Structure Patent

Chemical Structure Patent Search Databases

Chemical Structure Patent Search is the term that is becoming common in IP professionals. Due to research and development in the field of biotechnology, researchers have to look for chemical structures. Moreover, Chemical Structure Patent Search is effective. When you do it prudently, it can give valuable insights about a particular compound, molecule or salt.[…]

Design Patent

Databases for Design Patent Search

Design patent is a form of legal protection granted to the ornamental design of a functional item. Design Search helps you determine whether your proposed design is new and distinctive, and therefore worth registering. Further, because of design search, you may determine if someone has registered a similar design. Thus, using that information a manufacturer[…]

Full Chemical Structure Search

Full Chemical Structure Search- Understanding the Basics

What is Chemical Structure Search? Chemical structure search is one of the most important kinds of patent searches performed these days by patent search professionals and if done prudently can offer tons of information to the searcher about the molecule, compounds or salts. Companies from various verticals of the industry including biotechnology, food processing, and[…]

monetize patents

Strategies to Monetize Patents Without Spending a Single Penny

Monetize patents could be one of the most important tools for generating revenue. And, it can transform your IP assets into a revenue-generating powerhouse  if used wisely.   However, formulating and implementing a patent monetization strategy needs a huge investment of time, resources, and energy. But what if you find some clever ways to monetize[…]

Classifications in patent search

Understanding Types of Classifications in Patent Search

Classifications in patent search is a system for patent office examiners or other people to code documents. For example, patent applications published according to the technical features of their content. Patent classification systems were originally developed for sorting paper documents. But, nowadays, you may use them to search patent databases as well. In addition to[…]

Prior-Art Searches

Understanding Prior-Art and Prior-Art Searches

Prior-Art (or Prior-Art Searches) is one of the most important factor of success in a patent granting process. It is so because it determines the novelty of the invention. An existing and matching prior-art means your idea is not novel. And, hence, it is pointless to continue with such an idea. Thus, it is important[…]