Freedom-to-operate opinions

Our US IP team provides to Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analysis and opinions of US patents, helping ensure our clients technologies can be practiced and sold without infringing others’ patent rights.

US freedom-to-operate analysis

Our US IP team prepares freedom-to-operate (FTO) opinions to evaluate whether our client’s planned or existing products or processes potentially infringe any US patents. These opinions involve in-depth reviews of competitor patents, claim interpretation, analysis, and practical recommendations for reducing legal risks.

Our FTO opinions may also include validity, and potential extraterritorial issues, such as when a portion of an invention patented in the US is practiced or made outside of the US.

Patent risk assessment

FTO opinions provide businesses with the confidence to move forward with U.S. product or service launches, partnerships, or investments. By identifying patent risks early, companies can avoid costly litigation, attract investors, and pursue safer design-arounds.

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US Lawyer, Registered US Patent Attorney

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US Patent Agent, European Patent Attorney, Chairman of the Board
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