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Comprehensive intellectual property solutions tailored to your business needs

Patent Portfolio Creation

The Challenge

Many businesses struggle to identify and protect their valuable intellectual property assets. Without a strategic approach to patent portfolio development, companies risk:

Competitors exploiting unprotected innovations
Missing opportunities for licensing revenue
Reduced company valuation during investment rounds
Vulnerability in competitive markets

The Hourglass Solution

Our patent portfolio creation service provides a comprehensive approach to identifying, developing, and protecting your intellectual property assets. We work closely with your technical and business teams to create a customized patent strategy that aligns with your business objectives.

Subservices

Patent Drafting

Expert drafting of patent applications by technical specialists with deep domain knowledge.

Prior Art Analysis

Comprehensive research to identify existing patents and publications in your technology area.

Portfolio Strategy

Strategic planning for comprehensive IP protection aligned with your business goals.

Patent Drafting Process At Hourglass

At Hourglass, we follow a streamlined approach right from capturing innovations till filing the patent, as shown below

Receive Innovation Disclosure

Inventor Interview

Prior Art Search

Draft Claims

Prepare Specification

Create Drawings

Review & Finalize

File Patent

Patent Analytics

Our patent analytics services provide deep insights into technology landscapes, competitive positioning, and market opportunities. Using advanced data analysis techniques, we transform complex patent information into actionable intelligence for strategic decision-making.

Types of Analytics Reports

Technology Landscape Analysis: Comprehensive mapping of patent activity in specific technology domains
Competitor Patent Analysis: In-depth review of competitors' patent portfolios and filing strategies
Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis: Assessment of patent barriers that may impact your ability to operate in specific markets
Portfolio Quality Assessment: Evaluation of patent portfolio strength, coverage, and strategic value

Use Cases

R&D Direction

Guide research and development efforts by identifying white spaces and technology trends.

Acquisition Due Diligence

Evaluate IP assets of target companies to determine valuation and strategic fit.

Competitive Intelligence

Monitor competitors' IP activities to anticipate market moves and technological shifts.

Litigation Support

Provide analytical support for patent litigation, including invalidity analysis.

Licensing Opportunities

Identify potential licensing targets and revenue opportunities from your IP assets.

Investment Decisions

Support investment decisions with data-driven insights on technology trends and market dynamics.

Sample Deliverables

Technology Landscape Visualization

Visual representation of patent activity in specific technology domains, showing key players and trends.

Competitive Portfolio Comparison

Comparative analysis of patent portfolios across competitors, highlighting strengths and vulnerabilities.

Technology Gap Analysis

Definition & Overview

Technology Gap Analysis (TGA) is a systematic approach to identifying technological gaps in your current patent portfolio and development pipeline. This analysis helps you understand where you stand relative to competitors and industry trends, and identifies opportunities for strategic patent development.

Our TGA service combines patent landscape analysis, market research, and competitive intelligence to provide a comprehensive view of your technological position and opportunities for growth.

Key Components

Comprehensive analysis of your current patent portfolio
Evaluation of competitors' patent positions and strategies
Identification of technology trends and emerging opportunities
Assessment of market needs and customer demands
Recommendations for strategic patent development

Benefits

Strategic Benefits

Identify untapped patent opportunities in your technology space
Develop a targeted patent strategy to address gaps
Allocate R&D resources more effectively
Stay ahead of competitors through strategic patent positioning
Align patent development with business objectives

Operational Benefits

Reduce redundant patent development efforts
Focus resources on high-value patent opportunities
Improve cross-functional collaboration in innovation
Enhance the quality and strategic value of patent filings
Create a roadmap for future technology development

Outcomes

Gap Report

Comprehensive report identifying technological gaps and opportunities for patent development.

Strategic Roadmap

Detailed roadmap for addressing identified gaps through targeted patent development.

Action Plan

Specific recommendations for immediate, medium-term, and long-term patent development initiatives.