FTO Search & Patent
Clearance Services

Ensemble IP’s expertise and customized approach ensures that you know the IP risks to your product. With the Freedom To Operate (FTO) search results we provide, you can design your product and plan commercialization with confidence.

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Clearing the bar

By understanding your product and key features, we build a strategy for each jurisdiction and product so you know your options. 

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Search techniques tailored to you

Each product, jurisdiction, and search is different.  We’re experts in the right tools and techniques and use them to give you results you can trust. 

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A consultative approach

Our initial discussion is our secret weapon.  We take the time to listen and understand so that we deliver on-target results. 

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Getting started is easy

We search information that will help you or your clients get patents, invalidate or defend patents, license patents, or identify infringers.

Getting started
is easy

We search information that will help you or your clients get patents, invalidate or defend patents, license patents, or identify infringers.

  • Comprehensive and customized search approach
  • Easy to read report with clear feature mappings
  • Global search scope with jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction review
  • Collaborative approach to understand your needs

    We've Raised The Bar On Freedom To Operate Searching So That Your Products Can Clear It


    Our experts know both the opportunities and the risks in commercialization of a product. We support you by providing the highest quality FTO search results so that you have the most complete information to make the decisions that affect your business. Your investment in a high-quality search reduces litigation risk, saves you money, and informs your product strategy.

     

    Ensemble IP’s analysts are highly skilled in the intricacies of Freedom To Operate searching. From selecting the proper jurisdictions, to effectively using non-patent literature, to locating safe harbor references, we know how to craft a strategy and use the right tools to ensure the most relevant art is uncovered.

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    A Generalized Approach To Clearance Doesn't Cut It, So We Dig Deeper

    
At Ensemble IP, we sweat the details, because details matter. We know the right databases and the best search techniques from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Whether it is German Utility Models or techniques to predict unpublished applications, we know where and how to search.

     

    We know the patent claims matter and we know there are occasions to go beyond machine translations. For the situations when machine translations cannot provide the specifics you need, our native language searching capabilities provide you confidence that you have the right information to determine FTO clearance in any jurisdiction.

    We know the common pitfalls in performing a comprehensive search, and the not so common ones.

    Learn more about these pitfalls in our popular blog post.

    Book A Consultation With Us For A Transparent Approach And Clearly Presented Results

    
We know the ins and outs of product clearance, whether you are in the design phase or ready to go to market. During our initial consultation, we will learn your needs and provide a free, no-obligation quote that details our recommended FTO search criteria and strategy.

     

    Our detailed report provides clear mappings from relevant documents to your product features, allowing you to easily assess the results. During the complimentary debriefing session, our team will walk you through the results , the strategy, and the rationale behind the determination of relevance. From this point, you will have a clear view ahead and the confidence to take the next steps for your product’s success.

     

    Book a consultation today

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