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IP search solutions that set you up for success

Make intellectual property decisions with confidence based on high-quality IP research.

When you have one shot, make it count

When it comes to patent litigation, you get one opportunity to hit the bullseye. So why leave it to chance?

At RWS, we’ve saved clients millions by locating prior art that conventional search methods have failed to find. Language and location are no barrier to us - we’re uniquely equipped to scour a vast range of online and offline sources worldwide.

Our pricing model means you could have dozens – even hundreds – of researchers working on your project without compromising your budget.

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Patent litigation success starts with the right back-up

When it comes to patent litigation, step onto the field with a search partner who’s built for success.

Our winning team consists of:

Research Analysts: Our team of scientists and engineers curate and review complex data to ensure quality and consistency.

The Crowd: 40,000+ researchers spanning 170+ countries. Fast and agile, they go beyond typical search methods to find openings where no-one else can.

Search Consultants: Bringing hands-on experience and expertise, our consultants oversee each crowd study, ensuring achieve your desired goals.

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Our patent search solutions

Invalidity patent search

Ideal for litigation, post-grant actions or opposition, stress testing and valuation
A wide range of search options aligned to the risks of your case
Prior art searches for every stage of the litigation defense process
Assess the strength of competitor patents to support product clearance decisions
We will examine patents, non-patent literature and physical evidence, providing the right depth of search for the stakes involved

Freedom to Operate search

Understand and mitigate the risks before bringing a new product to market
Avoid leaving yourself open to disputes and ensure you are making a sound investment in your product
We will support you to provide your legal opinion regarding potential Infringement risks
Searches conducted by our expert analysts, who are qualified scientists and engineers

Novelty and Patentability search

Quickly determine if an invention is likely to be patentable
Improve your R&D and pre-filing processes
Trust our team of analysts to evaluate existing prior art in support of your invention
High quality search results help improve your innovation outcomes
Identify potential showstoppers or competitors early in the invention process
Improve the quality of your draft application

Landscape search

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the competitive environment
Identify growth opportunities and make informed decisions about your IP strategy
Inform R&D and product development
Identify key players and understand their innovation strategies
Spot emerging trends and anticipate shifts in the market by analyzing patents and non-patent literature
Uncover areas of high or low activity in the market
Get insights to aid Strategic partnerships and M&A

IP Monitor

A customized patent watch service delivered by our expert IP Analysts
Stay up to date on patent developments in your field of interest
Monitor intellectual property developments around specific technologies
Track all activity by a single inventor or group of innovators
Get results delivered straight to your inbox at your chosen frequency

Patent Monetization and Evidence of Use

Get useful data to aid decision making around licensing, patent sales, enforcement, standard essential patent pools and other monetization strategies
Using Evidence of Use, Landscape and Invalidity searching, we’ll provide intelligence to support your monetization programs
Generate potential licensing targets for a patent or portfolio of patents
Identify companies or individuals that are potentially infringing on your patents
Identify partners or joint venture partners
Get data insights that inform your assessment of a patent’s value