Freedom to Operate
Pharma FTO Search: Freedom to Operate for Pharmaceuticals and Biologics
A pharma FTO search is a freedom to operate (FTO) search for a drug or a biologic. It identifies patents in force,…
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Life Sciences Searches
Biological Sequence Search: Databases, Scoring and What You Receive
A biological sequence search compares a nucleotide or amino acid sequence with the sequences disclosed in patents, published applications and scientific literature.…
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IP News & Updates
Patent News Roundup: Week to 20 October 2026
This patent news roundup covers 5 developments reported in October 2026 that matter to litigation, licensing and search teams. The items are:…
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IP News & Updates
Novartis-Abogen mRNA Deal: Why US Rules Do Not Block It and What It Means for US Biotech
The Novartis-Abogen deal, announced on 2 October 2026, gives Novartis worldwide rights to ABO2203, an experimental mRNA medicine for autoimmune disease developed…
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FTO Search vs FTO Opinion: What Your Attorney Needs from a Search Firm
An FTO opinion (freedom to operate opinion) is a patent attorney’s written legal conclusion on whether a product or process infringes a…
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Patentability vs FTO vs Invalidity Search: Which One Do You Need?
Patentability vs FTO vs invalidity search: what question each one answers, what it reads, when to run it and what it costs,…
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Freedom to Operate Search: Scope, Process, Cost and Deliverables
What a freedom to operate search covers, how it is scoped and run, what the report contains and what it costs, with…
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Enhancing Freedom to Operate Searches with AI
It should be conducted by a leading patent research and analysis service provider at the research and development stage before starting the…
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9 Best Methods for Conducting an FTO Patent Search
Conducting a thorough Freedom to Operate (FTO) patent search is a crucial step for individuals and businesses looking to launch new products…
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Role of Freedom to Operate Search in Product Development.
Patents play a crucial role in protecting ones IP rights. A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention, which is…
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