Proposed Methodology for IP landscape + White space analysis

Phase-I

Step 01 - Understanding of objective and scope: We understand that the project would include to identify technology for the electric conductor integration in plastic components by using injection and/or compression molding.

Step 02 - Database identification process: Patents databases – We will perform a comprehensive search on one or more of third party patent databases.

Step 03 - Dataset extraction: Patent Dataset: Keyword/ Assignee/ Inventor/ Class based searching (IPC, USPC, CPC), Citation searching.

Step 04 - Dataset analysis and taxonomy categorization: We will analyze the relevant literature by performing manual analysis. While analyzing the literature, the objective and the problem statement will be taken into consideration. We will classify the relevant patent dataset into a detailed taxonomy.

Step 05 - Additional Dataset Extraction: After performing dataset analysis, we will identify additional dataset for the identified key players to analyze the dataset in the domain comprehensively.

Step 06 - Whitespace analysis: White space or technology gaps will identified form the taxonomy.

Step 07 Report Preparation: Excel Based Report will provide project overview/ detailed methodology, and list of relevant patent literature. PowerPoint Presentation showcasing various trends observed from the patent, such as filing/ publication trends, geographic origin of technology, top assignee trend, start-ups/ SMEs list in different technology sections, and technology trend. Also, Whitespace in technology.

Parameters– White space Analysis

White space analysis - Parameters for identifying technology gaps

White space or technology gaps were identified for each topic. In white space analysis, we identify technology gaps that can be used for further patenting activity or future research or product development.

Patent activity around the technology gaps – Such as, less number of patents filed or patents expiring soon in a specific technology area.

Research Activity – Identify whether any researcher or organization working on the specific technology area without filing patent applications.

Activity by Major competitors – To check whether the specific technology is globally or locally distributed or not in terms of patent and marketed product.

Recent activity – Technology will be checked for recent patent filings and market activity to identify the gap.

* Please note that above analysis has been done based on one representative member per patent family.

PowerPoint Presentation showcasing various trends observed from the patent, such as filing/ publication trends, geographic origin of technology, top assignee trend, start-ups/ SMEs list in different technology sections, and technology trend. Also, Whitespace in technology.

Proposed Methodology – Cost Effective Technology + Benchmarking of 4-5 competitors + FTO on selected technology by Client -Broad

Phase-II

Proposed Strategy – Detailed Methodology- Phase-II

Step 01 - Understanding of objective and scope

We understand that the project would include to identify technology for the electric conductor integration in plastic components by using injection and/or compression molding.

Step 02 - Database identification process

Patents databases – We will perform a comprehensive search on one or more of third party patent databases

Non-patent databases (Scientific literature + Product research) – We will perform a comprehensive search on one or more of non-patent databases.

Step 03 - Dataset extraction

Patent Dataset: Keyword/ Assignee/ Inventor/ Class based searching (IPC, USPC, CPC), Citation searching.

Non-patent Dataset: Keyword/ Company/ academic/ patent inventor based searching, Citation based searching.

Step 04 - Dataset analysis

We will analyze the relevant literature by performing manual analysis. While analyzing the literature, the objective and the problem statement will be taken into consideration.

We will classify the relevant patent and non-patent dataset into a detailed taxonomy.

Step 05 - Identifying technical details

After performing dataset analysis, we will prepare a list of technologies that will be further scrutinize for detailed technical details such as Proof of concept, manufacturing methods for in-mold electronics, materials for in-mold electronics, benefits, use/ application; Regulatory information

What are the top technology for the electric conductor integration in plastic components by using injection and/or compression molding.

Step 06 - Regulatory information

We will check regulatory approval information, guideline details of technology for the electric conductor integration in plastic components by using injection and/or compression molding. We will also look for safety information/guideline.

Step 07 - Market Analysis+Suppliers

We will check the market activity of identified technology for the electric conductor integration in plastic components by using injection and/or compression molding. to know the details of players who are working or using such technology in the domain of intrest.

Step 08 - Ranking of technology

We will rank the identified technology for the electric conductor integration in plastic components by using injection and/or compression molding to the ranking parameters such as proof of concept, advantages, regulatory approvals etc.

Step 09 - Report Preparation

Excel based report will provide project overview/ detailed methodology, and list of relevant product/services, patent and non-patent literature.

Step 10 - Key Solutions/Recommendations

PowerPoint presentation showcasing technical details related to the technology for the electric conductor integration in plastic components by using injection and/or compression molding including manufacturing methods for in-mold electronics, materials for in-mold electronics, benefits, use/ application, proof of concept of identified technical details, regulatory information, and technology provider information, trends observed from the patent and non-patent scientific literature, such as filing/ publication trends, geographic origin of technology, top assignee trend, start-ups/ SMEs list in different technology sections, and technology trend.