Patent and Trademark Searches –Securing IP rights, minimising risks, protecting innovation

Before investing in the development or market launch of new products, a thorough patent and trademark search is essential. Our specialised search experts provide you with a detailed analysis of existing IP rights to minimise risks and safeguard your innovative strength.

Using state-of-the-art database searches and in-depth technology analyses, we provide a reliable basis for decision-making for your patent, trademark, or design application.

Our search services at a glance

We support you with detailed analyses in all areas of intellectual property protection:

Patent searches for existing IP rights

Identification of existing patents and scientific publications for a well-founded assessment of the innovation landscape.
Identification of relevant IP rights as a basis for preparing your own patent application.

Novelty searches – Is your invention patentable?

Assessment of the patentability of your invention through comprehensive technology analyses.
An indispensable step if you intend to patent your product.

Prior art searches for oppositions and nullity proceedings

In-depth prior art analyses to optimally prepare oppositions or nullity proceedings and assess prospects of success.

Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) searches – Avoid IP conflicts

Searches for potentially relevant third-party IP rights in your target markets.
Identification and analysis of existing patents and IP rights to avoid infringement of third-party rights.
Development of design-around strategies or support in licensing negotiations.

Competitive analysis & patent monitoring

Monitoring of new patent applications in your industry.
Competitive analysis through systematic observation of innovation activities.
Early identification of new developments through IPC class monitoring and keyword monitoring.
Patent statistics and market analyses to assess trends and competitors.

Name and IP rights searches

Name-based searches for IP rights of specific owners – research and monitoring of competitors’ or specific inventors’ IP rights.
Legal status checks – verification of the validity and current status of patents and patent applications.
Name monitoring – monitoring of specific applicants, such as competitors, or inventors.
Individual monitoring – targeted monitoring of individual patent applications, granted patents, or utility models.

Trademark searches & monitoring

Trademark searches for IP rights of specific owners – identification of existing trademark rights of competitors or companies.
Trademark legal status searches – verification of the current status and validity of registered trademarks.
Trademark monitoring – continuous monitoring of trademark applications by specific owners, such as competitors or industry players.
Identity searches – searches for identical signs in national and international registers. Existing trademark registrations, identical domain names, company names, and titles in relevant Nice classes are analysed to identify potential trademark conflicts at an early stage.
Individual monitoring – targeted monitoring of individual trademark applications or registered trademarks with regard to potential conflicts.

Design protection & industrial design searches

Novelty searches and freedom-to-operate analyses for design rights.
Locarno class monitoring for targeted market observation.

Company data analyses & legal status checks

Verification of the current status of patents and legal status analyses.
Competitive analyses through targeted research.

Your advantage: Expertise & market insight

Our experts have many years of experience in patent and trademark searching and monitoring and work closely with specialised search professionals. This enables you to receive precise analyses for well-founded strategic decisions and maximum protection of your innovations.

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Secure a decisive competitive advantage with our expertise – whether you are seeking a patent, registering a trademark, or planning to patent your product.

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