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Intellectual Property Evaluation Our Work

"IP evaluation" is a comprehensive assessment of the extent to which intellectual property (Technology/invention, trademark, design, etc., and controlling rights of the same) is able to fulfill the roles and capabilities expected of each from legal, business and management perspectives.

IP evaluation check after acquisition of rights

Normally, the capacity that an intellectual property can exhibit is usually determined at the time of filing, however, even after acquisition of rights, continuous checks are necessary to determine how well the IP fits with business/management/strategy and in relation to the IP capabilities of other companies' rights.

We offer the following IP evaluation services on a time-charged basis.

  • Prior art search and evaluation (including patent mapping)

  • Technology trend searches and evaluations (including patent maps)

  • Spot searches and evaluations (invalidity search)

  • Portfolio analysis and evaluation of your company's patents

  • Analysis and evaluation of competitors' IP capabilities

  • Analysis and evaluation of the compatibility of your patents with your business

  • Assessment of the current IP risk of the company's business

  • Calculation of IP value (collateral/sale, etc.)

  • Proposal of technologies to be developed/rights to be acquired

We may collaborate with a certified public accountant for valuation calculations and with an attorney for risk assessments.