Technology | IP Research & Intelligence

R&D Strategy Roadmaps

• Identification of alternative technologies for separation of plastic and paper from multi-layered packages
• Technology roadmap for manufacturing packages from plant-based materials
• Future applications of polymer nano-composites in packaging

White Space Analysis

• White space analysis for technologies related to packages for packaging short shelf life products
• Problem-solution matrix for technologies pertaining to spouts used for sealing pouches
• Identification of unmet needs pertaining to existing plastic bottles for packaging beverages

Technology Landscape | Innovation Focus

• Trends related to recent developments in packaging materials for pouches
• Classification of technologies pertaining to tablet filling machines
• Technology identification pertaining to manufacturing of biodegradable plastics

Monetizing Existing Technical Know-how

• Valuation of a patent related to multi-package applicator device
• Royalty rate estimation for in-licensing a patent related to welding wire coil packaging system
• Potential partner identification for technology pertaining to a method of partially annealing a container

Technology Scouting and Acquisition

• Scouting for different coating processes for plastic bottles for making them impervious
• Scouting for packaging technologies pertaining to packaging of fruits and vegetables with key focus on shelf life enhancement
• Solution identification for problems related traditional filling machines for beverage pouches

Product Design for Emerging Technologies/ Markets

• Feasibility check of emerging plastic waste recycling technologies in the existing recycling facilities
• Scouting for technologies that disclose use of paper for packaging milk with key focus on shelf life
• Technology assessment pertaining to image recognition technologies in packaging

Prosecution Support

• Patent drafting for technology related to shrink wrap packaging of bottles
• Novelty search related to method for identifying various gases released from the package and indicate food freshness
• Patentability study for technology pertaining to tamper evident pouches

Prior Art Searches

• State of art search for sustainable packaging solutions
• Invalidity search related to a method of aseptic packaging of medical devices
• FTO search to identify a specific sequence of multi-layered material for beverage packaging, in EP jurisdiction

Portfolio Analysis

• Identification of key patents for licensing purpose from portfolio related to metal can manufacturing processes
• Patent portfolio analysis of companies dealing in technologies pertaining to vertical form fill sealing machines
• Patent quality assessment for a patent portfolio related to pressure sensitive adhesive compositions for sealing packages

Technology/ Patent Landscape

• Benchmarking of patent portfolio for technology related to different polymer materials for drug packaging
• Patent landscape to identify various cost-effective sealing mechanisms for cosmetic pouches
• Competitive landscape for technology pertaining to blow-fill-seal for packages

Licensing Program Support

• Out licensing support for portfolio related to packaging assemblies for drug delivery devices
• Royalty rate estimation for out-licensing a patent related to polypropylene multi-layer sealant films for retort packaging
• Partner identification for active packaging technology for food, medicine and other perishable items

M&A Support

• Due-diligence of IP portfolio for technology related to self heating/cooling packages
• Potential partner identification for technology pertaining to recyclable paper cups
• Valuation of patent portfolio related to a cardboard cans for storing carbonated beverages