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Investigation Services

Investigation Services

1. Patent Investigations

Intellectual property rights research
We have entered an era in which intellectual property is positioned as a central management asset, and information regarding intellectual property has become indispensable for corporate activities.
Furthermore, with the globalization of business, it has become necessary to simultaneously and quickly obtain intellectual property information and other information in order to decide on business strategies not only from developed countries but also from rapidly emerging countries such as China, India, Russia, Brazil, and other so-called BRICs.

In light of these circumstances, there has been a growing demand in recent years for greater speed and accuracy in obtaining intellectual property and technology information.
In addition, the diversity of intellectual property and technical information required is increasing.

We can conduct a wide variety of surveys according to the purpose of various corporate activities such as research and development, product launches, and business alliances with other companies, so please feel free to take advantage of our survey services.

2. Survey Methodology

The domestic literature for patent investigations is conducted using the following methods.
For foreign documents, click here.

Patent Literature

Patent Literature
First, we select the patent classification and related keywords in the technical field to which the documents to be researched belong, and create a search formula.
The publications found using the search formula are scanned closely to find relevant and useful publications.

The databases used are:
JP-NET
SRPARTNER
Orbit Intelligence
Derwent Innovation
STN
CNIPR
J-PlatPat
National Patent Office Database

Non-Patent Literature

Non-Patent Literature
For research on non-patent literature, papers, magazines, technical reports, etc. related to the target literature are selected and the research is conducted by hand-reading through them at the National Diet Library, various university libraries, etc.
We also use online searches such as JDream III.

3. Survey Areas

Survey Areas
We have investigators with extensive experience in research, development and investigation in a wide range of technical fields, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, automobiles, electronics, electrical equipment, IT and business models.
In addition to our own investigators, we also have many excellent freelance investigators registered.

4. Partnership History

Companies
Manufacturers: Chemical, bio, pharmaceutical, food, automobile, textile, metal, electrical equipment, semiconductor, furniture, and many more
Others: Patent offices, law firms, think tanks, trading companies, etc.
Universities
University of Tokyo, Keio University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Yamaguchi University, Kochi University, Nagoya University, Hiroshima University, Ehime University, Yamanashi University, Kyoto University
Government agencies, etc.
Japan Patent Office, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, RIKEN, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center
WISEL Corporation
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TEL. 03-3431-1110
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