Technical Monitoring
Technical monitoring means keeping a close eye on new patents and other technical information that comes out in a certain field.
Why Monitoring and Alert Services?
- For regular updates on emerging technologies in the field.
- Regular IP updates facilitate strategy forecasting.
- Ongoing IP updates for a specific technology, so that users can stay informed about new developments and competitors.
- Regular market updates to help you find monetization opportunities.
Why Synoptic IP?
New filings monitored and categorised
We monitor technical areas for new filings and categorise publications based on more specific technical domains or particular applicants.
A range of search methodologies
We use a variety of methodologies to cover technology domains, integrating keywords, IPC/CPC, assignee/inventor, and spider search tactics.
Manual or AI-based screening
We provide patent filtration based on manual or AI-based result screening.
Conclusions drawn from the monitoring
We try to draw conclusions from the activities we do to keep track of any new business opportunities, big or disruptive changes, new competitors and M&A opportunities, overlaps with other business sectors, and possible threats.
Chemical and biological sequence monitoring
We are skilled in setting up monitoring, including specialised searches using chemical and biological sequences.
A 250+ strong techno-legal team
We have a team of more than 250 techno-legal professionals who specialise in fields like life sciences, engineering, and information technology.
Reporting in 16+ languages
Our team can manage disclosures and reporting in more than 16 different languages.
Broad geographic and database coverage
We provide coverage for 120+ geographies and ten or more specialised databases in various technical sectors.
Who Could Require This Service?
- IP advisors
- Managers of R&D
- Attorneys
- Strategy developers
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.

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 · ITW
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 BrownUS Patent Agent
Thank you — the search was quite helpful. We’ll have your invoice processed promptly.

Thank you for your work on this matter. We were pleased with the search and will consider you for future searches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you mean by “technical monitoring”?
Technological monitoring means keeping a close eye on new patents and other technical information that comes out in a certain field.
How vital is technical monitoring?
Technical monitoring is performed to stay informed about newly filed patent applications, newly released goods, and the direction of market trends. Additionally, such monitoring can be carried out to keep an eye on rivals’ behaviour and learn about new entrants in the market.
How much does technical monitoring cost?
Technical monitoring costs between $1000 and $1600 per domain per year on average.
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Why Monitoring and Alert services?
- For regular updates on emerging technologies in the field.
- Regular IP updates facilitate strategy forecasting.
- Give ongoing IP updates for a specific technology so that users can stay informed about new developments and competitors.
- Provide regular market updates to help you find monetization opportunities.
Why Synoptic IP?
- We monitor technical areas for new filings and categorise publications based on more specific technical domains or particular applicants.
- We use a variety of methodologies to cover technology domains, integrating keywords, IPC/CPC, assignee/inventor, and spider search tactics.
- Provide patent filtration based on manual or AI-based result screening.
- We try to draw conclusions from the activities we do to keep track of any new business opportunities, big or disruptive changes, new competitors and M&A opportunities, overlaps with other business sectors, and possible threats.
- We are skilled in setting up monitoring, including specialised searches using chemical and biological sequences.
- We have a team of more than 250 techno-legal professionals who specialise in fields like life sciences, engineering, and information technology.
- Our team can manage disclosures and reporting in more than 16 different languages.
- We provide coverage for 120+ geographies and ten or more specialised databases in various technical sectors.
Who could require this service?
- IP Advisors
- Managers of R&D
- Attorney
- Strategy developers
FAQs
Technological monitoring means keeping a close eye on new patents and other technical information that comes out in a certain field.
Technical monitoring is performed to stay informed about newly filed patent applications, newly released goods, and the direction of market trends. Additionally, such monitoring can be carried out to keep an eye on rivals’ behaviour and learn about new entrants in the market.
Technical monitoring costs between $1000 and $1600 per domain per year on average.
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