Before applying for an intellectual property right or bringing a product or service to market, it can be advisable to run a search. For example, a "novelty search" can be used to check if a given idea might be patentable or an "availability search" to check if a given brand has been protected. A "right to market search" can help to assess the risk of conflict before releasing a new product. A continuous "monitoring" of intellectual property rights of a competitor helps to avoid later conflicts.

Our specialists are able to advise which, if any, search fits a client's needs best.