FTO-Reports (Freedom To Operate)

Before launching a new product or technology, it's essential to know if there are any intellectual property rights that could block its commercialization. That's where the Freedom to Operate (FTO) Report comes in: a comprehensive analysis that identifies potential legal obstacles related to existing patents.

The objective of this type of report is to determine the potential risk of patent infringement associated with any commercial activity—that is, manufacturing, use, sale, offering for sale, importing, etc.—in a given market.

This service we offer is primarily aimed at companies that want relevant information to operate in a market while minimizing legal risks, and also at individuals who need to make an important decision to optimize their investments.

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How do we do it?

At Balder, we have a highly qualified and professional team of 18 patent specialists who follow this procedure:

• A preliminary meeting between the technical team and the project manager to define the technical and geographical scope of the report.
• Searching for documents in specialized databases.
• Selecting and analyzing relevant and current prior art documents.
• Analyzing the selected documents for potential infringements.
• Issuing a final report with conclusions on the findings, risks, and recommendations, providing a clear overview of the freedom to operate status for the product or process under study in the relevant jurisdictions.