Conduct comprehensive patent searches using databases like Derwent Innovation Index and Espacenet to identify relevant prior art.

Analyze patent specifications and claims to understand the scope and validity of inventions.

Prepare detailed technical reports summarizing search results and providing opinions on patentability and infringement.

Evaluate the novelty, inventiveness, and industrial applicability of new inventions.

Assist in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, including drafting claims and responding to office actions.

Monitor patent landscapes and competitive intelligence to identify potential business opportunities and risks.

Provide technical support to legal teams in patent litigation and licensing matters.

Stay updated on developments in patent law and technology to maintain expertise in the field.

Collaborate with inventors and engineers to understand their inventions and provide guidance on patent strategy.

Maintain accurate records of patent searches and analyses.

Conduct comprehensive searches of patent databases and scientific literature to determine the novelty and patentability of inventions.

Analyze technical documents, including invention disclosures, specifications, and drawings, to understand the underlying technology.

Perform prior art searches to identify existing patents and publications that may affect the patentability of an invention.

Draft patent applications, including claims, specifications, and drawings, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Manage the patent prosecution process, including responding to office actions and arguing for the patentability of inventions before patent offices.

Analyze competitor patents and technologies to identify potential infringement issues and market opportunities.

Interpret patent laws and regulations to provide guidance on patentability, infringement, and validity issues.

Communicate with inventors, attorneys, and clients to gather information, provide updates, and explain patent-related matters.

Assist in managing patent portfolios, including tracking deadlines, monitoring patent expirations, and identifying potential licensing opportunities.

Conduct due diligence investigations to assess the patent landscape and identify potential risks and opportunities for mergers and acquisitions.

Analyze whether a product or process infringes an existing patent, providing opinions on infringement liability.

Assess the validity of patents by identifying prior art that may invalidate the patent claims.