IP research

Intellectual property research is a cornerstone of informed innovation. It helps organizations understand what already exists in the patent landscape, identify opportunities for new inventions and minimize the risk of infringement.

Effective IP research goes beyond database searches. It combines deep domain expertise, linguistic precision and analytical insight to extract meaningful intelligence from vast volumes of global IP data. Whether assessing patentability, monitoring competitors or evaluating freedom-to-operate, reliable research provides the clarity innovators need to act confidently. RWS delivers IP research that empowers organizations to innovate strategically. Through a combination of expert analysts, proprietary tools and crowdsourced intelligence from a global community of researchers, RWS provides high-quality, verifiable insights. From technology scouting to prior-art searches and competitive landscaping, our research services support the entire innovation lifecycle.

At RWS, we believe that better research drives better innovation. Our Human + AI approach combines advanced analytics, global patent databases and a worldwide network of professional and crowdsourced researchers to uncover insights that traditional methods miss.

By integrating research seamlessly into the IP lifecycle, RWS enables clients to move from data to discovery – faster and with greater certainty. From early-stage innovation to post-grant analysis, our IP research solutions help organizations unlock new possibilities, protect their competitive edge and make innovation safer, smarter and more strategic.