Patent watch
Description
In a world where thousands of patents are filed every day, visibility is everything. A patent watch ensures that no critical development goes unnoticed. It systematically scans patent databases, scientific publications and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions and languages.
Patent watch programs can be tailored by technology area or keyword (e.g., tracking a product domain or chemical compound), assignee or inventor (monitoring specific competitors or partners) and jurisdiction or patent office (watching activity in target markets). Regular alerts and reports allow businesses to identify emerging trends, assess threats and make strategic decisions about R&D, licensing or litigation before issues escalate.
Example use cases
- Monitoring: Track new filings from key competitors or industry leaders.
- Detection: Identify patents that may overlap with existing or planned products via Patent infringement checks.
- Scouting: Spot innovation opportunities or expired patents suitable for adoption.
- Management: Maintain awareness of renewals, expirations and oppositions.
- Planning: Evaluate IP risks before launching in new jurisdictions.
Key benefits
RWS perspective
At RWS, we provide comprehensive patent watch and monitoring services as part of our IP Research and Analytics portfolio. Our experts combine automated search technology with human review to deliver tailored, accurate alerts that cut through data noise.
By integrating AI-powered monitoring tools with linguistic and domain expertise, we help organizations identify relevant filings faster and assess their strategic impact. This Human + Technology approach ensures nothing vital is missed – enabling clients to protect innovation, defend market share and act decisively.