Patent search
Cramwinckel Consultancy uses as its tool the commercial patent database Minesoft. This tool makes it easy to search the extensive patent databases. Sometimes in addition to a study by a commercial patent research firm. Advice regarding patentability and freedom to operate is possible. This program's legal status tool makes an IP Due Diligence and a Freedom-to-operate study quickly feasible. Of particular note is the analysis capability to examine large groups of patents. Attached is a presentation by Minesoft Analytics of 370 published patents drafted by Michiel Cramwinckel.
What does Octrooiarts research for you?
Do you want to apply for a patent? Or are you curious if your innovation is truly new? Then it’s best to start with a good patent search. This will help you avoid surprises, strengthens your application and ensures you are taking the right steps.
At Octrooiarts, you will not get a standard report, but an in-depth analysis – performed by the patent attorney with more than 30 years of experience. You will receive clear conclusions and practical advice. No jargon, but results.
I work with professional patent databases such as Minesoft and combine search technology with my years of experience as a patent attorney. You don’t get bulk data, but a clear story and practical advice.
For whom. I work for start-ups, scale-ups, companies with an R&D department, investors and lawyers.
Depending on your question, I will help you with the following investigations
Novelty survey
We investigate if your idea has already been described somewhere in the world. This is essential to determine whether a patent is meaningful and promising. You will receive a report with the most relevant documents and a clear opinion.
Freedom-to-Operate (FTO)
Do you want to launch a new product? Then we investigate whether you may be infringing existing patents. This way you avoid legal risks and can launch with greater confidence.
Opposition or nullity inquiry
Do you doubt the validity of a competitor’s patent? Then we look specifically for evidence that the patent can be nullified – for example, in an objection (opposition) to the European Patent Office.
IP Due Diligence
Octrooiarts examines for investors the patent position of potential investments (the company). The opinion includes the validity and relevance of the patent claims. Further, it examines whether the company has rights under the patents found and also looks at the geographic coverage of the patent rights. All in relation to the company’s business goals. Sometimes advice is given on how to strengthen the portfolio. The opinion is based on public information about the patents (registers), information shared with me by the investor, and interview(s) with the company. The advice is not in-depth and should be seen as a first impression. As a result, advice can be delivered within two weeks.
