Intellectual Property Services
TTO’s Intellectual Property (IP) services encompass a range of offerings related to the protection of various intellectual property assets. Here’s an elaboration of IPR services specific to patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and geographical indications:
1. IP Valuation:
IP Valuation services involve support in assessing the monetary worth of intellectual property assets — like patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. It’s essential for mergers, licensing agreements, and financial reporting. Key factors include market demand, competitive landscape, legal status, and income potential.
2. IP Audit:
IP Audit Service involves a thorough review of a company’s IP portfolio to evaluate its effectiveness and compliance with business goals. This service identifies valuable assets, highlights risks, and ensures proper management. An IP audit helps optimize strategies, enhance enforcement, and uncover monetization opportunities, maximizing the value of intellectual property holdings.
3. Patent Services:
- Patentability Search: Conducting thorough searches to assess the novelty and patentability of inventions. The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) provides customized search services tailored to the specific needs of our clients, utilizing accessible databases to deliver comprehensive and targeted results.
- Patent Drafting: Crafting detailed and legally sound patent applications to secure protection.
- Patent Filing: Managing the process of filing patent applications with relevant patent offices, including PCT national phases, divisional, patent of additions.
- Patent Prosecution: Navigating the examination and response process with patent offices.
- Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis: Evaluating potential legal risks associated with launching a new product or service.
- Patent Portfolio Management: Strategically managing a portfolio of patents for maximum value including infringement analysis.
4. Industrial Design Services:
- Design Search: Conducting searches to assess the uniqueness and registrability of industrial designs.
- Industrial Design Filing: Managing the filing and registration process with relevant authorities.
- Design Portfolio Management: Strategically managing a portfolio of registered industrial designs.
5. Trademark Services:
- Trademark Search: Conducting comprehensive searches to ensure the availability and registrability of trademarks.
- Trademark Registration: Assisting in the filing and registration of trademarks with relevant authorities.
6. Copyright Services:
- Copyright Registration: Assisting in the registration of original works of authorship for enhanced protection.
7. Geographical Indication:
- GI registration: Assisting in the registration of GI.