IP consultants offer a range of services that are essential for the protection of intellectual property in catalysis, including:
Patent Searches: Identifying existing patents and determining the novelty of new catalytic inventions. Patent Filing and Prosecution: Assisting in the preparation and filing of patent applications, and managing the prosecution process. IP Strategy Development: Crafting strategies to maximize the value of intellectual property portfolios. Freedom to Operate (FTO) Analysis: Assessing whether a new catalytic process or product infringes on existing patents. IP Audits: Evaluating the strength and breadth of existing IP assets.