Technology Intelligence and IP Research

R&D Strategy Roadmaps

• Technology analysis to understand opportunities for a new coolant system used in transformers above 400 KV
• Comparative analysis of various methods of tracking operating frequencies of synchronous generators
• Growth potential assessment for a sensor material with application in Internet of Things (IoT)

White Space Analysis

• Identification of performance gaps with existing auxiliary supply systems in substations
• Identification of challenges during implementation of power system islanding
• Identification of various cyber attacks in power system happened over past few years, their nature and vulnerability

Technology Landscape | Innovation Focus

• R&D growth analysis for use of Silicon Anodes in Li-Ion Battery and identify key players working on it
• Identification of cyber-security technologies required in smart homes
• Understand research focus of companies working on power metering at distribution entity

Monetizing Existing Technical Know-how

• Valuation of patent portfolio related to the advanced lead acid battery suitable for stationary applications
• Assessment of value of a patent portfolio related to network firewalls in hands of a power system products manufacturer
• Fair market value assessment for a patent portfolio related to the transformer less inverter

Technology Scouting and Acquisition

• Identification of universities/ research centers researching on insulation materials used above 230 KV
• Identification of various technologies to measure transmission losses due to interference
• Target identification for new electrode assembly for batteries

Product Design for Emerging Technologies/ Markets

• Technology support for designing algorithms for fault detection using positive and zero sequence impedance
• Feasibility analysis for upgrading input voltage levels of the invertors used in Data Centers
• Feasibility analysis for implementing cyber-security solutions in existing products of a company

Prosecution Support

• Novelty search for an invention related to the use of amorphous metals for construction of transformer core
• Patentability study for technology related to high voltage DC cables
• Patent drafting for a invention related to light dimmer circuit containing thyristor

Prior Art Searches

• FTO study related to a new fire protection feature in switchgears for gas insulated substations in US and Europe jurisdiction
• FTO study for related to a system and method for detecting frequency imbalance, in US, Europe, India, and China jurisdictions
• Invalidation study of a patent related to method of controlling temperature in induction heating

Portfolio Analysis

• Patent quality assessment for a portfolio related to bay and station control
• Evidence of Use analysis for a SF6 circuit breaker with independent claim of the subject patent
• Short listing of patents, from a portfolio, that map with IEC 60269 standard for fuses

Technology/ Patent Landscape

• Competitive landscape & benchmarking study in domain of electrical connectors
• Patent landscape study related to electrical drives used in traction motors
• Analysis of patent protection schemes of competitors for portfolio related to isolation transformers

Licensing Program Support

• In-licensing support for a fire protection feature in switchgears
• Identify potential targets for licensing a PMU software
• Out licensing support for portfolio related to elements used in contactors

M&A Support

• Company profiling and IP portfolio analysis of a company manufacturing equipment related to Transmission & Distribution
• Target company identification for in-licensing portfolio related to fault protection schemes
• Due-diligence of IP portfolio of a submersible pump manufacturer for purpose of M&A