2022.08.01 | search column
Other companies' rights search based on the actual situation-Applied procedure-
A third-party patent search is a search to find out whether a certain product (implemented technology) infringes another's patent.In addition, it is also called infringement prevention search, clearance search, FTO search (Freedom To Operate), etc., and there are differences in the culture and policy of each client in how to proceed with the search. Following on from my 2019 column, in this article I will introduce some of the applied methods for investigating the rights of other companies in line with the actual situation, which I have learned through dealing with clients.