Patentcloud

Patentcloud, developed by InQuartik Corporation, is a patent analysis and management platform designed for small to large-sized companies. According to the vendor, this software solution is utilized by intellectual property professionals, patent attorneys, patent agents, patent researchers, and patent analysts across various industries. Patentcloud offers a range of features and functionalities that allow users to conduct patent searches, manage patent portfolios, analyze quality insights, perform due diligence, monitor 5G standard-essential patents, assess patent litigation, ensure freedom to operate, and access business data API and interactive reports.

Key Features

Patent Search: According to the vendor, users can check patent data such as bibliographic data, patent family, assignment records, and legal status events. Patent information can be retrieved from over 100 patent databases. Advanced searches can be conducted using precise filters and syntax queries. Keyword expansion is available to discover relevant patents through equivalents, similar terms, and hypernyms.

Design Search: Users can conduct design patent searches using images and find design patents relevant to specific industries. The vendor claims that computer vision technology can be utilized to search for design infringements. An image-based design patent search engine is accessible.

Patent Vault: According to the vendor, users can manage and store patent libraries in customizable folders. Patent data can be imported from Patent Search or other patent management systems. Collaboration features such as Tag Manager, Memo, and Highlighter are available. Patent portfolios can be analyzed using customizable statistical charts and two-level Patent Matrix dashboards.

Quality Insights: Users can analyze prosecution history and post-grant proceedings in chronological order. The vendor claims that objections and answers in file wrappers can be identified, and claim construction can be conducted. A prior art summary is available for more relevant prior art references. According to the vendor, prior art references used against abandoned family members can be found.

Due Diligence: The vendor states that users can analyze the remaining life of patents to assess filing trends. Co-ownership or co-application issues that may limit future rights can be identified. The vendor claims that patents or patent families with the highest quality and value can be uncovered. Potential novelty, non-obviousness, and validity issues can be examined.

SEP OmniLytics: Users can access dashboards to monitor 5G standard-essential patents and analyze 5G declaration activity trends. Watchlists can be set up to keep track of specific companies or competitors. Proprietary metrics are available to evaluate 5G SEP portfolios, according to the vendor.

Patent Litigation: Detailed patent due diligence reports can be generated, and key legal events and prior art references can be understood. The remaining life of patents and changes to claim scope can be analyzed. Patents with novelty or non-obviousness issues can be identified, according to the vendor.

Freedom to Operate: Users can conduct comprehensive patent clearance searches to ensure products are infringement-free in target markets. Patent searches can be performed across major patent offices. The vendor claims that semantic search can be utilized to find relevant patents.

Business Data API and Interactive Reports: Users can access exclusive patent intelligence and summaries of legal events. Interactive reports can be generated for comprehensive patent analyses. The vendor claims that AI and big data technologies are leveraged for smart automation.