What Are Patent Landscape Reports?
The objective of a Landscape study in a particular technology domain/market area is to provide analysis of existing knowledge on that specific technology and to indicate empty spaces (where there is either an unmet need or an unsolved problem) where R&D and patenting efforts may be directed to procure IP rights.
Patent landscape reports (PLRs) provide a snapshot of the patent situation of a specific technology, either within a given country or region, or globally. They can inform policy discussions, strategic research planning or technology transfer. They may also be used to analyze the validity of patents based on data about their legal status.
A PLR begins with a state-of-the-art search for the relevant technology in selected patent databases. The search results are then analyzed to answer specific questions about, for example, patterns of patenting activity or of innovation. The results are presented visually to assist understanding, and conclusions or recommendations based on the empirical evidence are provided.
Bold Landscape Reports Designed to Provide Value
Bold Patents’ PLRs are interactive and designed to provide valuable insights to help you make more informed decisions. The objective, science-backed information offers a more complete picture of the current patent landscape, including who the key players are in a specific technology space and how those players are protecting their intellectual property.
Our IP professionals have deep experience working with entrepreneurs and inventors across a range of industries, from start-up companies to multinational organizations. We provide clear, reliable, actionable information and end-to-end guidance, giving clients both information and confidence to move forward, boldly.
Patent Landscape Reports Support and Inform Strategic Decisions
Landscape analyses can be invaluable for corporate executives, technologists, investors, and other key players. PLRs offer insights into competitors’ strengths and weaknesses by evaluating the relative potency of their existing patents and identifying the extent to which the competition is protecting their technological innovations. This type of analysis can identify potential licensing opportunities for technology that is already under patent protection by a competitor, as well as indicating potential targets for out-licensing proprietary technologies.
The metrics and detail provided by landscape reports can be used to inform research and development efforts. PLRs can also either support current business plans and investment decisions — or provide the rationale for restructuring those plans and decisions — and for redirecting executives’ visions and action plans.
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At Bold Patents, we provide a range of patent services and support, including PLRs. We offer unmatched convenience by providing fully remote assistance to clients across the country. Our transparent, flat-fee pricing model makes it easier to estimate and manage your expenses as you evaluate your options for protecting your intellectual property.
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