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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
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.

★★★★★

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. FoxErin J. FoxIntellectual Property Counsel · ITW
LinkedIn review · Public & verified
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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 BrownEric BrownUS Patent Agent
LinkedIn review · Public & verified
★★★★★

Thank you — the search was quite helpful. We’ll have your invoice processed promptly.

QBPatent AttorneyQuarles & Brady · Client since 2018
Client email · Name withheld
★★★★★

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 2018
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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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Technical Monitoring

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.
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Why Synoptic IP?

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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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