INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIFECYCLE
Intellectual property is the power that keeps your business moving forward.
The energy provided by this natural, sustainable and highly renewable resource can be your greatest competitive advantage - if you know how to manage it for maximum return at every stage of its lifecycle. Thomson Reuters offers professionals in many fields the content, tools and services that you need to align your IP strategy with your business at every stage.
Research & Innovation - Conduct state-of-the-art research with a comprehensive view of global innovation. With the right combination of IP content and analysis tools, you can spark new discoveries, accelerate R&D activities and uncover intelligence that answers your most important business questions. Learn more.
Application & Prosecution - Filing accurate application protects millions in R&D and marketing investments. You need the peace of mind that you are complying with regulations, not just in your home country, but in every relevant jurisdiction across the world. You also must be careful not to publicly disclose information about a new technology, which may result in loss of the novelty required for patentability, putting R&D investment at risk. Safeguard your ideas with a well-defined filing strategy. Determine whether you have freedom to operate, secure your rights and exclude others from your space. Learn more.
Maintenance & Monitoring - Maximizing the value of your IP assets requires vigilant maintenance of renewals and payments. Streamline IP management processes to save time, increase the value of your IP portfolio and drive global competitiveness. We can help you manage your payments to optimize your IP assets and ensure you never miss a critical due date. Stay ahead of the competition by implementing a monitoring program to spot infringements and other potential threats. Learn more.
Licensing & Commercialization - Identifying the right opportunities is the key to a winning IP licensing strategy. Do you have rights that are underutilized, perhaps in an area where your company no longer does business? You might consider looking for partners to whom you can license these rights and turn these dormant assets into revenue generators. Learn more.
Protection & Assertion - Managed properly, intellectual property gives you a competitive advantage. When facing IP litigation, will you be prepared to protect your portfolio? Litigation costs continue to increase, costing businesses billions every year to defend themselves against a patent infringement suit. You must be vigilant in evaluating the enforceability of your IP and monitoring the latest technology developments. Learn more.