Intellectual Property Management Service

1. Patent and Technology Landscape

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.

2. Patent Valuation

Valuation of an intangible asset, such as a Patent, is a complex process. However, patent valuation becomes mandatory while conducting a variety of transactions such as transfer of ownership (licensing or assignment) of the business or patent, due diligence, collateralized financing, financial reporting and taxation matters. Further, patent valuation may also be needed to support litigation matters, such as quantifying patent infringement damages. Furthermore, patent valuation provides insight into decision-making related to allocating the expenditure in the research and development activities.

At Epiphany, we combine our experience of handling such matters with knowledge of valuation techniques to assist clients in arriving at a ‘fair value’ for their patent.

Client’s Speak

“Epiphany IP has delivered several patent search and analytic assignments for us and our attorneys are impressed with their work. I highly recommend them.”

– Yoav Alkalay, Senior Partner, Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz

Epiphany IP helped me in obtaining patents for two of my inventions – one of those involved PCT publication as well. Subsequently, they assisted me in getting trademarks registered for those too. What impressed me about Epiphany IP is their domain knowledge, reliability of service, and concern for the customer. They even went out of the way to assist me in patent searches and suggesting suitable patentability. That really helped me in taking my product to market in an opportune manner.

Anupam K Garg
Recipient of NCPEDP, Mphasis Universal Design Award 2020 for his inventions aimed for the blind students