To provide timely information regarding product developments made by rivals.
Regular updates on the intellectual property (IP) of competitors aid in predicting their strategies.
Constant IP updates for a certain technology, to stay informed about new ideas and competitors.
Regular updates on market activity and fake goods.
Why Synoptic IP?
New competitor filings, grouped and regionalised
We keep track of any new filings made by rivals and group articles according to taxonomy and further into different regions.
Global or regional applicant monitoring
We monitor the publications of the applicant on a global or regional basis.
Partners, subsidiaries and corporations of interest
We cover patents held by partners, subsidiaries, or corporations of interest.
Chemical structure and biosequence monitoring
We are skilled at establishing monitoring, including specialised searches based on chemical structures and biosequences.
Competitor market activity
We monitor competitor market activity, including mergers and acquisitions, product launches, trade shows, and conferences.
A 250+ strong techno-legal team
We have a team of more than 250 techno-legal specialists who specialise in technical fields like life sciences, engineering, and ICT.
Reporting in 16+ languages
Our team can manage disclosures and reporting in more than 16 different languages.
Specialised databases across 100+ geographies
We have 10+ specialised databases covering 100+ geographies in various technology fields.
Who Could Require This Service?
IP advisors
Managers of R&D
Attorneys
Strategy developers
Client Testimonials
Words From Our Clients
Verified LinkedIn reviews and client correspondence from patent attorneys and in-house IP teams who come back to us project after project.
LinkedIn review
★★★★★
I used Synoptic for a validity search and was pleased with the results. The rates were highly competitive, the deliverable was on time, and the results were as good as (if not better than) other searches I’ve used.
Erin J. FoxIntellectual Property Counsel · ITWPublic & verified
LinkedIn review
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Ankit did a very thorough and professional job on a claim chart assignment for us. He showed great perseverance when things got difficult and was able to get the job done. I would work with him again.
Eric BrownIP Consultant · Building Viable Licensing ProgramsPublic & verified
Client email
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Thank you — the search was quite helpful. We’ll have your invoice processed promptly.
QBPatent AttorneyQuarles & Brady · Client since 2018Name withheld
Client email
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Thank you for your work on this matter. We were pleased with the search and will consider you for future searches.
MGPatent AttorneyMerchant & Gould · Client since 2018Name withheld
Client email
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We were very pleased with the patentability and FTO report that you produced for us back in November 2024.
FBClient ContactFrontierBio · Client since 2024Name withheld
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you mean by “patent watch”?
Patent watch is a routine procedure used by corporations to keep track of recently issued patents or published patent applications.
What is the need for patent watches?
It’s important to regularly monitor patents to keep tabs on your rivals, those in a particular technological field, or even your own patent portfolio or publications.
How are patents monitored?
Patents are monitored for developments in the prosecution as well as changes in the law. The file wrappers and transaction histories from the relevant official PTO websites are used to keep track of patents.
What are the expenses for patent watch searches?
Monitoring 8–14 applications for a year using Patent Watch would cost you between $800 and $1000 (monthly monitoring).
Who should monitor patents?
Both businesses and individual inventors must keep an eye on their own patents as well as their rivals.
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