Patent search and analysis has been increasingly used to understand whether a certain technology is meaningful, who is entering the technical field, and in which countries the technical field has more layout. Historically, patent search was primarily used to determine whether an invention could be filed as a patent application to avoid a more expensive examination process, but now patent search and analysis is used more to understand and monitor key competitors to determine The patent applicant's own business strategy. Mastering patent retrieval means redefining the meaning of patent information, which can enhance one's own competitive advantages, and more promote business decisions, explore new technologies and new market opportunities.
Official fee:
Serve Due time Fees (CHF) FTO retrieval 10 days Need to consult with IGE/IPI, billed by the hour Patent Validity Search 10 days Need to consult with IGE/IPI, billed by the hour subject search 5 days Need to consult with IGE/IPI, billed by the hour Name/Patent Family/Legal Status Search 5 days Need to consult with IGE/IPI, billed by the hour Patent Strategy Analysis 10-20 days Need to consult with IGE/IPI, billed by the hour Technology/Competitor Monitoring on demand delivery Need to consult with IGE/IPI, billed by the hour Legal Status Monitoring on demand delivery Need to consult with IGE/IPI, billed by the hour