Did you know that behind each product there may be a patent? Even those who have no interest in filing a patent application need to pay attention to patents in force before a product is launched. Ideally, this assessment should be conducted prior to the start of development or licensing project. Verifying that the product to be marketed is “free for commercial exploitation” requires an assessment known as “FTO”. Check out the following video in a simplified way how it works! # i9pi # patents # FTO
Freedom evaluation of commercial exploitation
Freedom to Operate (FTO)
FTO analysis is required to proceed with researching, developing, and marketing a product without infringing the intellectual property rights of others.
The objective is to assess whether the product to be developed or licensed infringes any intellectual property rights of third parties in the country in which such product is intended to be marketed.
The report is made specifically for your product.
What types of documents are evaluated?
Patent applications, scientific literature and other relevant documents.
The status of each patent application is verified in the country of interest.
Why to request a FTO?
To check out the main patents that may be impeding release.
Assess risk of infringement.
Guide product development.
Identify possibilities to outline important patents (design around)
Evaluate possible partnerships.
Identify need for licensing.
Evaluate the possibility of new patent applications.
When is the best time to conduct a FTO assessment?
Prior to the investment in the product development and/or licensing.
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