Competitor analysis using a patent search

Many competitor analysis tools are publicly available, often for free. One category of tools is patent databases. These can provide useful context when researching competitor products and upcoming developments.

Below are some of the sources in this category that we use when conducting competitive analysis:

Asian patent search

Patent Office – Canada

Patent Office – India

Patent Office – US

Patent Office – Europe

TechInsights

FreePatentsOnline

Google Patent Search

Technology Transfer Tactics

WIPO

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