A patent analytics assignment is conducted for obtaining an overview of the patenting landscape vis-à-vis a technology domain. Such assignments are also referred to as Landscape studies. Typically, landscape studies are useful for:

• Identifying the technology curve
• Identifying the key players operating in a technology domain
• Identifying the R&D focus of key industry players
• Identifying seed patents in a technology domain
• Managing the patent portfolio of the Client
• Identifying licensing opportunities.

At Epiphany, we develop an understanding of the technology under consideration and conduct a search to identify patents and published patent applications relevant to the technology under consideration. The identified patents/ published patent applications are then classified into a broad classification system (also referred to as taxonomy). The classified patents/ published patent applications are analyzed by a team of trained professionals for identifying trends, seed patents, R&D focus of key players, etc. The findings of the landscape study are collated in a customized search report based on the client’s requirements.

Another key area of patent analytics is Gap analysis (also referred to as white space analysis). It is primarily performed to identify the unexplored gaps or white spaces in technology area that have an innovation potential. White spaces in a technology are identified after conducting a preliminary landscape study of the technology. Gap analysis enables a client to identify and exploit areas where R&D may be conducted for generating innovation. Moreover, gap analysis allows the client to gain a competitive edge in the market.