Informed decisions begin with expert IP research
Leverage high-quality IP intelligence to develop, defend and monetize your intellectual property portfolio.
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RWS is trusted by over 80 of the world’s top 100 brands
Patent search and IP intelligence
Get data to aid key decision making at every stage of the innovation lifecycle, from R&D to licensing. Tap into our unmatched expertise, technology and global reach to unlock the most comprehensive, trustworthy searches.
Combining traditional search methodologies with CrowdSearching, the scale and depth of our resources enable us to meet even the most complex of challenges.
Your trusted partner for patent research
When you choose RWS, you’ll benefit from:
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A global service: Our network of 40,000+ researchers spans every continent, enabling us to find information anywhere, in any language.
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Better litigation outcomes: Our CrowdSearch capabilities have saved clients millions by locating prior art that conventional searches have been unable to uncover.
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Curated results: Our in-house team of scientists and engineers analyze and review data for quality and consistency.
Develop your product portfolio
Get insights to fuel your R&D efforts and ensure you’re making a sound investment in new products.
- Identify trends, key players and innovation ‘white space’ in the market with our Landscape searches.
- Determine if an invention is likely to be patentable with our Novelty and Patentability searches.
- Understand the risks before launching a product with a Freedom to Operate search.
- Proactively track developments in your field, including competitor activity, with our IP Monitor service.
Defend your assets
We provide a range of Invalidity Search options aligned to the risks of your case. We will support you to provide your legal opinion regarding potential infringement risks, and help you assess the strength of competitor patents.
Our Freedom to Operate searches and IP Monitor service can also help you to stay alert to potential threats and opportunities.
Monetize your IP
Make better decisions around licensing, patent sales, enforcement and other monetization strategies. Using Evidence of Use, Landscape and Invalidity searching, we’ll provide intelligence to help you assess and unlock the value of your portfolio. We’ll also help you identify possible infringers or joint venture partners.
AOP Connect: Manage your results in one place
Access your results via our secure, collaborative platform, AOP Connect. This sophisticated portal lets you turn research data into lasting assets.
Use AOP Connect’s collaborative features to share insights with colleagues, tag and annotate key results and analyze data as a team.
Ready to find out more?
Whatever the scope of your project, we can help you build a tailored strategy that meets your needs. Get in touch to find out more.
