Our Service
Worldwide patent research services
Get data to aid key decision making at every stage of the innovation lifecycle. From R&D to licensing, we provide insights to help you to develop, defend and monetize your intellectual property portfolio.
IP research can be complex and time-consuming. Relieve pressure on internal resources with our fast, cost-effective and comprehensive studies. No matter your search parameters or budget, we have the tools and expertise to deliver a strategy that meets your precise goals.
You can access your search results any time, from anywhere, via our secure online research portal. AOP Connect lets you highlight, map, rank and keyword search all prior art documentation in one place, creating an archive of essential data.
Our Methodology
Industry-leading IP research methodologies
The combination of our technology, expertise and global reach enables us to provide the most comprehensive, trustworthy search results. When you choose RWS, you’ll benefit from:
- A truly global service: The geographic diversity of our research network, coupled with our translation capabilities, enable us to find information anywhere in the world.
- Better litigation outcomes: our CrowdSearch capabilities have saved our clients millions by locating prior art that conventional searches have been unable to uncover.
- Ongoing consultation: Stay informed every step of the way, with meetings at all critical stages of the process. We will keep you informed on our findings and continuously refine the direction of the research to achieve the best outcome.
- No stone left unturned: We employ creative strategies to find new targets that may not have been considered.
- Curated results: Our team of graduate and post-graduate scientists and engineers curate and review data for quality and consistency.
Why choose RWS?
Market-leading technology
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.
Six decades of IP research experience
We have been innovating for more than six decades, and continue to pioneer new ways of working to meet changing needs.
A full-service provider
In addition to IP research, we also provide patent translations, foreign filing support and patent maintenance services. Our complete range of IP solutions supports you through the entire IP lifecycle, delivering outstanding quality every time.
Client success story: Kilburn & Strode
Find out how we have helped leading patent attorney firm Kilburn & Strode to make strategic decisions through meticulous IP research. In this video, Kilburn & Strode Chair Gwilym Roberts explains how our partnership has benefited the firm and its clients. Hear how, in one case, we devised a tailored search strategy based on their client’s needs, delivering comprehensive, timely results that enabled their client to refocus their R&D efforts.
An IP resource library at your fingertips
The RWS IP resource collection lets you access information on a wide range of intellectual property topics, completely free of charge.
Listen to pre-recorded webinars delivered by IP experts, download specialist eBooks and learn more about our services with our selection of brochures.
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FAQs
What types of intellectual property research does RWS offer?
RWS offers a range of IP research services, including novelty/patentability searches, invalidity searches, freedom-to-operate searches, landscape searches, and IP monitoring. RWS performs both analyst-based searches and crowd-based studies. The size, skillset and geographic spread of their researchers enables them to find intelligence that conventional searches have been unable to uncover.
How can RWS help with competitive patent intelligence?
RWS provides competitive patent intelligence through landscape searches, identifying key players, emerging trends, and market opportunities to inform strategic decisions. They also offer IP Monitoring services that enable you to keep track of new patents, designs and technologies in your field of interest.
Does RWS conduct prior art searches for patent applications?
Yes, RWS conducts thorough prior art searches using a combination of crowdsourcing and traditional methods to locate relevant patents and non-patent literature. Their network of researchers spans 170 countries, enabling them to track down even the most obscure prior art, no matter where it is in the world.
Can RWS assist in IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions?
RWS assists in IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions by evaluating IP assets, identifying risks, and providing strategic insights to support informed decision-making. Our Landscape search service provides information regarding the patent assets of other companies, uncovering potential opportunities for collaborations, licensing, technology transfer or M&A.