US-Based Patent Competitive Intelligence
Competitive intelligence (CI) is the systematic collection and analysis of information about competitors. It gathers information about the strengths, weaknesses, and future intentions of competitors. CI professionals apply a variety of tools and techniques to gather and analyze data.
Patents Leave a Trail
A patent portfolio leaves a trail that competitors can track. Patent competitive intelligence (PCI) opens a window into the activities of competitors. PCI provides data about competitor intentions and helps to find potential partners.
Patents Precede Future Products
Patents are one of the few real indicators of future product releases. Details of future products will likely first appear in a patent document.
Detailed Patent Profiles of Your Competitors
Firms practicing systematic and advanced competitor profiling have a significant advantage. We can create detailed patent profiles on any of your competitors.
Patent Competitive Intelligence can answer at least the following questions:
- What are the most recent patents and patent applications of this company?
- What patent sub-classifications correspond to the company’s latest patent filings?
- Who are its most prolific inventors?
- In what areas of technology is this company most active?
- In what countries does this company tend to seek patent protection for its invention?
- Were any of the company's patents expired or reassigned to others?
- What patent applications of this company are pending at which patent office?
- How litigious is this company? What were the results?