Innomantra is India's leading innovation firm. Our name derives from the words Innovation, Management and Transformation and represents our commitment to help our clients transform their business through effective management of innovation. We define our area of interest as being from Ideas to IP. We provide consulting, solutions and services in the areas of Innovation Management, New Product Development and Intellectual Property Management. Our clients range from small and medium size enterprises to leading Indian companies and Fortune Global 500 firms. We are headquartered in Bangalore
2. Patentability of the invention Technology Landscape Analysis
(Prior art search) The purpose of technology landscapes study is to
Patent filing is a tedious and expensive process and understand the technology trend, strength of
hence it is important to check patentability of invention on competitors, to learn latest technology advancement and
the scale of Novelty, Industrial utility and Non- analyze the patent activity related to technology of
obviousness before filing the patent application. We at interest. Based on technology landscape analysis,
Innomantra Consulting assess the invention and appropriate IP strategy, complaint with business strategy
produce report on patentability based on which client is devised for the companies because a good IP strategy
can decide whether to file a patent or work further on the is a critical part of business plan and growth at any stage.
invention. Prior art search is also important to outline the
scope of the claims while drafting the patent application Deliverable
and devising plans for further research in a particular MS Word or PDF document listing the bibliographic
area. information, and relevant text from patent references and
non-patent literature. The deliverable can be customized
Deliverable as per your requirements. PDF copies of the listed patent
references and freely available copies of non-patent
MS Word or PDF document listing the bibliographic
literature
information, and relevant text from patent references and
non-patent literature. In the patentability search report Time required: 40- 60 hours
we also provide our opinion on patentability of the
Typical delivery: Within 30 to 35 business days.
invention.
Validity Search
Time required: 12- 16 hours
A validity/invalidity search seeks to uncover patents or
Typical Delivery: Within 5 to 7 Business Days. other published prior art that may render a granted patent
invalid. The search results consist of a search report, a
Freedom-to-operate Analysis claims mapping chart, and citation of prior art. The results
of the search are used to invalidate a patent involved in
Freedom-to-operate analysis or FTO analysis is used to
infringement litigation or to support due diligence and
determine whether a particular action, such as testing or
ascertain the validity of a patent.
commercializing a product, can be done without
infringing valid intellectual property rights of others. The
Deliverable
search scope includes enforced patents, published
pending patent applications, and expired patents (as MS Word or PDF document listing the bibliographic
potential clearing documents) followed by full review of information, and relevant text from patent references and
claims of the most relevant located patents(usually 20 non-patent literature. The document is supplemented by
years from the date of search). claim charts, mapping the most relevant references on to
the claims of the patent. PDF copies of the listed patent
Deliverable references and freely available copies of non-patent
literature.
MS Word or PDF document listing the bibliographic
information, and relevant text from patent references and
non-patent literature. Relevant claims are also included Time required: 12-16 hours
in the document. PDF copies of relevant patents shall
Typical delivery: Within 5 to 7 business days.
also be provided for reference.
Time required: 35-50 hours Claim Chart Preparation
Typical delivery: Within 15 to 20 business days. A claim chart is a highly detailed document that offers an
argument explaining precisely how a certain product of a
particular organization arguably infringes upon a claim of
the patent. Claim charts are prepared to determine and
establish the extent of overlap between one or more
claims of a patent and a product/technology.
3. IP Protection
Drafting, Filing, Prosecution (Response to prosecution of PCT National Phase Applications at the
Office Action) Of Patents at Indian Patent Indian Patent Office.
Office As Well As PCT
Registration of Copyright, Trademark and
With a team comprising of Patent Attorneys, Registered
Patent Agents with strong technological background in
Industrial Designs
various fields, we provide competent quality services in At Innomantra Consulting, we offer trademark search and
patent drafting, filing and prosecution in various areas of analysis along with the opinion on the chances of getting
Science and Technology. We draft, file and prosecute the trademark registered. We also offer filing and
patents not only at Indian Patent Office but also prosecution of application for trademark registration with
internationally (PCT filing). Trademark Registry.
Copyright protects the work belonging to the category of
PCT National Phase Filing In India literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, a
India is a member of PCT and also a signatory to GATT cinematograph film, or a sound recording. We provide
(General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade). National services in the area of filing application for copyright
phase entry to India can be made through the PCT route, registration at Copyright Registry, New Delhi and
if India is a Designated as a country by the applicant. We specialize in computer software, publication and
assist Foreign Individuals/companies in filing and entertainment industry.
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4. IP Policy and Management
In order to have absolute clarity on IPR related issues IP Licensing Agreements
such as ownership, rights and obligation of employees A license is a legal document that allows an individual or
and organization, disclosure of invention, non-disclosure organization (the licensee) to use the intellectual property
of confidential information, liabilities in case of of another individual or organization (the licensor) in
misappropriation of IP or resolution of IP related return for remuneration called as royalty. Drafting or
disputes, having IP policy in the organization becomes negotiating a patent license agreement is a complex task
essential. and requires certain expertise in order to avoid pitfalls or
at least have their effects reduced. There should be win-
We formulate IP policy for the companies after win situation for both licensor and licensee in a good
understanding the kind of business the organization has, licensing agreement. We provide services for negotiation
forms of IP relevant to the organization and the other and drafting license agreements in different areas of
policies operating within the organization. We also assist technology
employees to better understand and interpret
agreements such as Non-Disclosure or Employment IP Audit and Strategy Building
Agreements that they sign at the time of joining the
Virtually all companies have some Intellectual Property
organization so that they understand their liabilities and
but unfortunately due to lack of awareness, most of the
rights during course of employment and even after
times they are unable to specifically identify it and as a
termination and resignation.
result fail to protect & exploit it. For assessment of such IP,
IP Portfolio Management it's always good idea to perform IP Audit to trace and
protect the wealth of intangible assets a organisation
We assists companies in managing their IP Portfolio, possesses in the form of information, creative ideas and
which includes scheduled follow ups with various patent know-how etc. IP audit also involves review of IP
offices, trademark or copyright registry for proceedings processes in the organization followed by
such as reply to examination report, claim amendments, recommendations on how to improve the processes to
payment of renewal fees for maintenance of a patent, safeguard and prevent misappropriation of sensitive
attending hearings, checking status of registration and forms of IP such as confidential information and trade-
other office actions. secret.
IP Education
In-House Sensitization Program On IPR Organization is not using any third party's IP with or
Intellectual property protection has become the key without knowledge.
factor for economic growth and advancement in the high
Innomantra Consulting provides basic and advances
technology sector. Therefore it is important to
training programs on IPR to corporate as well as
understand basic principles of IPR along with
academic institutes. The training programs offered are
enforcement and infringement concepts as per national
customized to the requirements and in line with
law provisions to ensure that IP developed in the
business strategy of the organization.
organization is effectively protected and exploited.
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