Freedom to Operate (FTO) Reports

Freedom to Operate (FTO) Reports: Safely Navigate through the IP Landscape and Minimise Infringement Risks

Before launching a new product or service, have you assessed the risk of infringing third-party IP rights? PADIMA’s Freedom to Operate (FTO) Reports act as your strategic roadmap through the complex territory of Industrial Property. Our in-depth analysis of the patent environment identifies potential legal obstacles, ensuring your freedom to operate and innovate while minimising risks.

Make strategic decisions with confidence thanks to our specialised Intellectual Property FTO Reports.

Freedom to Operate Reports (FTO): Preventive Intelligence for Obstacle-Free Innovation

Why are Freedom to Operate Reports (FTO) essential?

Freedom to Operate Reports (FTO) are preventive studies that analyse the intellectual property surrounding a product, service or technology prior to its market launch. An FTO report helps you identify third-party patents that may limit your freedom to operate, avoiding costly infringement litigation and allowing you to innovate with greater legal certainty. Anticipate risks and ensure your freedom of action with our FTO reports.

What does an Intellectual Property Freedom to Operate (FTO) Report analyse?

A Freedom to Operate (FTO) Report focuses on analysing:

• Current patents and published patent applications: identifying patents that could cover the technology or product covered by the report, analysing their scope and potential validity.
• Registered industrial designs: searching for registered designs that protect the aesthetic appearance of similar products and that could be infringed.
• Relevant geographical jurisdiction: focusing on countries where the product is to be marketed or manufactured, or where the service involving the use of a patented product or system is to be provided.
• Risk of infringement: assessing the actual risk of infringement of the identified IP rights, considering the scope of protection and the company’s activity.

Specialised Freedom to Operate (FTO) Reporting Services at PADIMA.

• Exhaustive search for relevant patents and industrial designs: using specialised databases and advanced search methodologies to identify third-party IP rights.
• Detailed analysis of identified patents and designs: assessment of the scope of patent claims and the scope of design protection to determine their relevance.
• Legal interpretation of results and assessment of infringement risk: legal analysis of search results and assessment of the actual risk of infringement of third-party rights.
• Preparation of clear, concise and strategic FTO reports: presentation of reports with conclusions and recommendations to minimise risks and make informed decisions.
• Continuous updating and monitoring of FTO reports: monitoring services to keep the FTO report up to date with new patents or designs published.

Who are these services for?

• Companies launching new products or services on the market.
• Tech and innovative start-ups prior to their commercial launch.
• R&D and product development departments.
• Companies looking to expand into new geographical markets.
• Investors and buyers in technological due diligence processes.
• Companies that want to minimise legal risks and operate safely.

Freedom to Operate (FTO) reports minimise risks when launching an innovative product or service. Let’s discuss how we can assist you. Contact us.