IP professionals assist in various ways, including:
Patent Filing: They help researchers draft and file patent applications to protect new catalytic processes or materials. Freedom to Operate (FTO): Conducting FTO analyses to ensure that new catalytic technologies do not infringe on existing patents. IP Strategy: Assisting in the development of an IP strategy that aligns with business goals, such as licensing or commercializing new catalytic technologies. IP Enforcement: Taking legal action against entities that infringe on patented catalytic technologies.