Intellectual Property support

Our IP consulting services are based on more than 30 years of sensor specific experience and are uniquely focused on sensor technology, products, applications and markets.  Although we can help you understand the value of your IP from a sensor engineering point of view and bring unique impact during the early stages of product development, we are not registered patent agents and will coordinate with your existing agent/attorney or recommend a legal partner as appropriate.  Our business model does not include IP ownership and our clients retain ownership of any relevant IP we might generate during consultation.

  • Services include:
    • IP portfolio assessment and Keep/Kill/Sell review
    • Improving your NPD process with proactive use of IP searches and reviews
    • Technology transfer and IP acquisition assistance
    • Preliminary Freedom to Operate reviews to support your NPD activities
    • Evaluation/investigation of specific competitors or product IP
    • Deep technology/IP review in support of M&A preparation
    • Trade secret reviews, creation of trade secret management systems