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To gain and maintain a competitive advantage, businesses work to innovate new products and processes. Being at the forefront of technological advancements in any industry or sector is a difficult task, though, as it calls for a profound understanding of the technology, the best innovators in the field, the volume of inventions made, the top markets on which the best innovators are focusing, new entrants to the market, etc. Despite how intimidating this may appear, there is an IP (intellectual property) service that can assist in retrieving all of this data as well as much more. Of course, Patent Landscape Analysis is the service being discussed here (PLA). It enables businesses to get in-depth information about the prevailing trends in a specific technological field.

 To make sure it complies with the relevant patent office, your IP application needs well organised documentation. So that you can concentrate more on making important business decisions, Sagacious IP is skilled at delivering end-to-end documentation of all types of IP form creation.

 You can manage different aspects of IP litigation, such as patent disputes, trade secret protection, trademark and copyright litigations, with the help of our India IP Litigation Support service. The service offers the best safeguards against unfair business practises and infringement in addition to offering IP rights protection.

  Brands can monitor trademark infringement both globally and locally with the help of Sagacious IP's cutting-edge Trademark Watching services. To keep track of potential infringement and help clients protect their priceless brand names, our devoted team makes use of both conventional and non-conventional resources .

 Using reliable websites, Sagacious IP's Data Verification service is intended to guarantee the accuracy of the data included in your patent filing . Verification of data allows you to save attorney time and effort in non-technical job areas in addition to evaluating patent data, resulting in a swift turnaround time and cost effectiveness.

  Organizations interested in IP and IP professionals can receive training and support from Sagacious IP's Onsite IP Trainings and Awareness Sessions. The seminars' purpose is to raise awareness of the growing demand for IP promotion and protection among R&D organisations, scientific departments, educational institutions, and businesses.

Sagacious IP’s Patents Proofreading service enables you to identify errors in a granted patent by cross-examination of communication documents stored in the Image File Wrapper of  USPTO  Public. This not only prevents future legal implications but also saves the attorney’s time and effort.

  Sagacious IP’s Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) service enables you to easily extend the term of a US patent by accommodating for the delays caused by the   US patent   office (USPTO)   during the prosecution of a US patent application. The total PTA is an addition to the 20-year lifespan of a US patent.

  Retain exclusivity of your  patent   by opposing competitors trying to encroach on your IP. Whether the oppositions’ patent is in a pre-grant or post-grant stage, Sagacious IP’s Patent Opposition service is designed to strategically keep the competition in check.

 Before entering a market, conducting a thorough analysis, such a Technology Landscape Analysis , increases the likelihood of success. Such an analysis' main conclusions help people make wise decisions. It clarifies the essential details, including the market's present state, the amount of competition, the organization's position in the market, and many other things. One such scenario where our Landscape Search service assisted a customer in gaining the needed understanding of the industry and coming to a firm choice regarding the enhancement of their product is discussed in our most recent case study.

 A European patent with unitary effect in all 25 EU Member States is available to innovators under Unitary Patent Protection (UPP) with just one request. According to the unitary effect, all participating Member States shall have equal protection under the patent. The creator must submit a request for this after a European patent has been approved. With the new system, all participating Member Countries must pay a single renewal charge in place of the previous system's validation fees. In the current arrangement, they must independently request the validation of each state and pay a renewal price to each Member Country.

 It was unavoidable for LG Electronics to close its mobile phone division after nearly six years of persistent losses. Although many people would not have anticipated the bleeding business unit to be completely closed, the pandemic and the status of the economy only made it more inevitable. The news broke on April 5, 2021, when LG officially confirmed the shutdown of its mobile phone business segment. Since then, there have been ongoing rumours regarding decisions involving their largely successful patent portfolio .

  Applicants for patents and trademarks who are proficient with computer programs but are unable to produce the required drawings or logo designs may use drawing software. This is due to the fact that such software not only enables them to produce precise and in-depth illustrations but also facilitates speedy error correction. In addition, these software programs enable them to alter their viewpoints in order to better illustrate their discoveries. We have discussed several cutting-edge drawing applications employed in the IP field below: Read the entire article about- drawing software

 Each applicant is required to disclose any prior art that could affect the patentability of their invention. The applicant must submit an IDS to the patent office in order to carry out this obligation. The applicant may lose their patent if they fail to provide all relevant prior-art information. Additionally, due to unfair behaviour, any patent that is later issued from the patent application may be ruled unenforceable. Even though IDS filing may seem like simply another chore, it actually has certain advantages for the applicants, including simpler and more affordable patent enforcement and the avoidance of patent oppositions. Read more about  IDS management  here.

 A digital asset known as an NFT, or non-fungible token, is used to store digital data in a blockchain. NFTs, a relatively new technology, allow for the sale or exchange of ownership. However, there may be ramifications for trademark, patent, and copyright laws when one develops, monetises, advertises, sells, trades, transfers, and stores NFTs. Trademark protection for NFTs aids in brand protection against infringement. This article will provide information on NFT trademarks, IP protection for NFTs, how to apply for NFT trademarks, and much more. How do NFT Trademarks work? It is a brand name for a non-fungible token that stands for digital assets such as virtual goods, collectibles, and media that can be purchased, sold, traded, and transferred via blockchain technology. An example of NFT trademarks is a footwear company that trademarks its name for the following reasons: - Digital collectibles, assets, tokens, and NFTs are examples of downloadable digital media. - The establishme...

 Sustainability has become a megatrend that is transforming the packaging business due to rising environmental awareness and the effects of non-biodegradable packaging. Sustainable packaging has grown significantly in recent years, going far beyond eco-friendly shopping bags and a few food-service goods. A poll by Deloitte last year found that approximately a third of respondents had stopped buying certain brands or goods owing to sustainability worries. Additionally, merchants and FMCG companies are actively making significant commitments to improve the sustainability of their packaging and reevaluate their packaging options. Innovations in sustainable packaging, their effects on enterprises, the consumer packaging market, IP developments in sustainable packaging, and much more will be covered in this article. Sustainable Packaging Overview When selecting items, consumers are already paying greater attention to sustainable packaging, and it looks like the trend will continue. Busi...

 For the US Patent and Trademark Office to consider a claimed invention patent-eligible, it must satisfy the standards of 35 USC 101. (USPTO). A subject matter eligibility test for the claimed invention is typically 35 USC 101. As a result, improperly written claim sets could induce 101 rejections. Furthermore, if the applicant fails to persuasively present an amendment and argument after the claim set has already been rejected under 35 USC 101 in an office action (OA), it may be rejected again under 101 in the subsequent OA. The guidelines and examples provided by the USPTO, the requirements under 35 USC 101, how to effectively present claim amendments and arguments, and other topics will all be covered in this article. Requirements Under § 101 There are two procedures to determining the claimed invention's subject matter eligibility under Section 101. The claimed invention must fit into one of four legal categories of innovation under Step 1 of the process. The invention falls wi...

  Service Overview Why Legal Status Monitoring and Alert services? Provide timely updates about own IP’s current status, to be used for further actions Regular updates of the competitors’ IP status, helps in predicting competitor's strategy Regular updates on any lapsed IP, that can be an entry point in a market

  Sagacious IP’s exhaustive Trademark Search solutions are designed to give customers the insights they need before they file for trademarks. Furthermore, product-driven companies across the spectrum now rely on trademark search before they launch products or services in new markets. Trademark searches enable businesses to save time and cost while filing trademarks by allowing them to side-step any form of infringement or rejection.

  For many businesses, applying for and maintaining patents are some of the largest IP-related costs. Sagacious provides patent portfolio evaluation services, where each of the individual patents is independently evaluated for relevance to the current core offerings of the business and overall strength. The analysis helps in making informed decisions regarding which IP assets to shed and which technology areas to strengthen. Analyzing your IP portfolio to determine key value drivers and identify those items that may fall outside the goals of the business increases the potential value of the business and can free resources.

  Our hyper-targeted Patent Monitoring services allow you to gain the knowledge you need to put your plans into motion. From keeping a watch on your competitors’ IP to monitoring a specific technical domain and even your own portfolio of patents and publications, we’ve got you covered .

  Managing and monetizing patent portfolios entails identifying and prioritizing assets. That’s where Patent Mining comes in. With Sagacious IP’s Patent Mining service, you can identify which technologies to license or sell marginal assets to generate revenue, to donate or even abandon assets to reduce costs, and to identify acquisitions to strengthen or expand an existing portfolio .

Workflows can be streamlined with the help of robotic process automation (RPA), which enables businesses to operate more profitably, quickly, and adaptably. Additionally, it has demonstrated to be a crucial tool for companies in this age of digital transformation. RPA platforms are being developed by businesses like UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, EdgeVerve, Kofax, Pegasystems, HelpSystems, AntWorks, Softomotive, ARGOS LABS, WorkFusion, NICE, and others to improve the software's user interface and enable the technology to be integrated with other tools and databases. Law is not an exception to how RPA advances are affecting other sectors and industries. They assist lawyers and IP specialists, for example, with maintaining data security, e-filing, managing and writing patents, and many other tasks. This article covers a wide range of topics, including robotic process automation (RPA), the use of RPA in many industries, the benefits of employing RPA in the legal and IP indus...

According to a World Bank research, 3.4 billion tonnes of garbage would be produced annually around the world by 2050, up 70% from 2018. This alarming statistic highlights the necessity of fundamentally altering our economy and making a difficult transition to a more sustainable one. Additionally, eco-efficiency and green manufacturing ideas like the circular economy, an industrial system meant to be restorative or regenerative, are being stressed along with sustainable living and production. In order to establish sustainable innovation, it is essential to have strong intellectual property rights (IPR). By removing institutional barriers, promoting cross-industry dissemination, and conducting in-depth research on IPR issues for the circular economy, IPRs structurally assist businesses in making the transition to sustainability. Recognizing the Circular Economy The linear economy of today uses natural resources as raw materials, transforms them into goods, consumes them, and then discar...

India's life sciences industry has expanded tremendously over the years. A few of the elements promoting the sector's expansion include the nation's significant formulation expertise, concentration on building manufacturing and regulatory skills, and a patent system that is supportive of inventors. And even while some could argue that India's life sciences industry has not performed as well as some of the top countries in the world, it has come a long way. In keeping with the foregoing, the subsequent piece discusses the sector's innovation index's exponential growth, the major patterns in Indian patent applications over the past ten years, and the problems that still lie ahead. 1. The number of patents submitted in 2019 increased by 14.5% when compared to those filed in 2011. 2. 3% more patents were filed in the last five years (2016–2020) than were filed in the five years prior (2011–2015). 3. The number of patents filed in the recent five years (2016-2020) ha...

An organization's patent portfolio must be periodically evaluated in order to make the best use of its resources. As a result, the organization's success graph always shows an upward trajectory with higher returns on investment and lower operational costs. Our most recent case study demonstrates how Sagacious IP's patent portfolio management services helped a company operate more effectively and guarantee its long-term success. Our customer is a global powerhouse with its headquarters in Taiwan and a sizable global market share. The company has a substantial patent portfolio with lots of patent variation under its hood and designs and produces products related to a wide range of semi-conductor technology. Opportunity Area The client was looking for a provider of patent management services who could streamline their patent portfolio in accordance with market demands for the best possible financial return. Additionally, it required rearranging the portfolio in accordance with...