Introduction
Freedom to Operate Search is also known as Infringement Analysis or Clearance Search. The purpose of an FTO search and analysis is to assess the risk of patent infringement associated with a particular invention.
An FTO Search and Analysis plays a vital role in Patent Infringement Risk Assessment, Alleviation of Investor/Shareholder worries, and Protection of Patent from intentional Invalidity Proceedings. PatSeer allows you to conduct an FTO Search by yourself. The article How to Create A Freedom to Operate Search Strategy sheds light on leveraging PatSeer’s Global Patent Database for your FTO Searching and Analysis.
Creating a Freedom to Operate Search Strategy
we will give steps and indicators to understand the search strategy preparation for a Freedom to Operate (FTO) study in the field.
- Understanding the Invention
- Restrictions
- Identifying Patent Classifications
- Developing the Freedom to Operate Search Strategy
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