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Specialized Search Services offer tailored search solutions for specific information, products, or needs.
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1. Chemical Structure Searches
Purpose: Chemical structure searches are crucial for identifying prior art, understanding the landscape of existing patents, and supporting R&D in industries such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. This service is particularly valuable for companies developing new chemical compounds, such as drugs, where chemical structures are a key focus.
How it Works: Using specialized databases, searches are conducted for specific chemical structures, reactions, or similar compounds. It helps researchers verify whether a particular chemical structure has been previously patented or disclosed, ensuring innovation in drug development while avoiding infringement.
Use Case: A pharmaceutical company looking to develop a new drug may use chemical structure searches to check if the active ingredient has already been patented or published in scientific literature.
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2. Biological Sequence Searches
Purpose:Biological sequence searches focus on DNA, RNA, protein, or other biological sequences to assess their novelty, identify patent infringement risks, and explore potential opportunities for licensing or research collaborations.
How it Works: Specialized bioinformatics tools and databases are used to search for specific biological sequences in patent and scientific literature databases. The results can reveal existing patents or research on the same or similar sequences, guiding innovation and preventing legal disputes.
Use Case: A biotech company working on a new gene therapy may need to conduct biological sequence searches to ensure their gene or protein sequences are novel and free from infringement risks.
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3. Molecules-Based Search
Purpose:Molecule-based searches focus specifically on individual molecules to discover prior art, including the molecule’s synthesis, properties, and industrial applications.
How it Works: Searches are conducted across chemical and patent databases to uncover previous filings, publications, or any research that involves the molecule in question. This search helps researchers understand the novelty of their molecules and informs their patent strategy.
Use Case: A chemical company may use this service to ensure that a newly developed molecule, which is key to their R&D efforts, hasn’t already been patented or published.
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4. Orphan Drug Patent Searches
Purpose:Orphan drugs are developed to treat rare diseases, and they often benefit from specific regulatory and patent incentives. This search specializes in identifying patents related to orphan drugs and understanding the unique patent landscape in this niche market.
How it Works:Searches focus on patents and regulatory filings specific to orphan drugs, examining claims related to rare disease treatments and identifying exclusivity periods granted by orphan drug status.
Use Case: A pharmaceutical company developing a drug for a rare disease may use this service to explore existing patents and understand the regulatory incentives available for orphan drugs.
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5. Drug Monitor Search
Purpose:This search monitors the patent and non-patent literature around existing marketed drugs to track developments, identify potential prior art, and assess the risks of patent infringement.
How it Works:Regular searches are conducted in patent databases, scientific publications, and regulatory filings to track developments concerning specific drugs. It’s useful for companies monitoring competitors or looking to validate or challenge patents related to drugs.
Use Case:A company planning to launch a generic version of a patented drug may use this search to monitor when the original patent expires and to identify any additional patents or regulatory exclusivities.
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6. Non-Patent Literature Searches
Purpose:This search focuses on scientific and academic literature outside of patent filings to support R&D, innovation, and patent applications.
How it Works:Searches are conducted through academic journals, conference proceedings, and other scientific publications to find relevant research that hasn’t been patented. This helps in understanding the current state of the art in a particular field.
Use Case:A company developing a novel medical device may use this service to ensure that no relevant discoveries have been published before filing their patent.
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7. Therapeutic Area-Specific Searches
Purpose:These searches are focused on a specific therapeutic area, such as oncology, neurology, or cardiology, and aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the IP landscape, research gaps, and opportunities for innovation.
How it Works:In-depth searches of patents and scientific literature are performed within a targeted therapeutic area, helping companies identify existing patents, emerging trends, and collaboration opportunities.
Use Case:A biotech company focused on cancer treatments may use this service to analyze the oncology-related patent landscape, uncovering potential opportunities for licensing or partnerships.
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8. Drug Evolution & Timeline Searches
Purpose:Drug evolution and timeline searches track the development history of a drug, from its initial patents to regulatory approvals and market entry.
How it Works:The search traces the lifecycle of a drug, identifying patents, regulatory filings, and significant milestones in its development. This helps companies understand the evolution of competitor products.
Use Case:A company looking to develop a similar product may use this service to understand the key milestones and patent history of a competitor’s drug.
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9. New Product Risk Assessment
Purpose:This service helps assess the potential risks of launching a new product, focusing on patent infringement risks, regulatory challenges, and market competition.
How it Works:Risk assessments are conducted by evaluating patents, competitor products, and regulatory landscapes. The goal is to identify any potential legal or commercial obstacles before a product launch.
Use Case:A pharmaceutical company preparing to launch a new drug may use this service to evaluate any patent infringement risks and the overall market landscape.
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10. Sequence and Markush Structure Searches
Purpose:This service is a hybrid of biological and chemical searches, focusing on biological sequences (DNA, RNA, proteins) and Markush structures. Markush structures allow patent applicants to claim a broad range of related chemical compounds with a similar core structure, often seen in pharmaceuticals.
How it Works:Sequence searches focus on biological data, while Markush structure searches use chemical databases to search for complex chemical claims. This service is vital for companies working on a wide array of chemical modifications or biologically derived products.
Use Case:A pharmaceutical company developing a new class of drugs may use this service to ensure that no existing patents cover their new chemical compounds or related biological sequences.
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11. Biosimilars and Biobetters Patent Searches
Purpose:Biosimilars are biologic products highly similar to an already approved reference product, while biobetters are modified biologic drugs with improved properties. This search helps companies understand the existing patent landscape and regulatory barriers associated with these biologic products.
How it Works:This involves identifying patents related to reference biologic drugs, examining their claims, and analyzing how biosimilars or biobetters fit into the competitive and regulatory landscape. It also assesses whether modifications made to a biobetter may still infringe on existing patents.
Use Case:A company developing a biosimilar of an existing biologic drug will need to ensure they are not infringing on any active patents and understand the scope of regulatory protection.
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12. Clinical Trial and Pharmacovigilance Patent Searches
Purpose:This service focuses on identifying patent literature related to clinical trials and drug safety monitoring (pharmacovigilance) to provide insights into the drug development process and potential IP issues.
How it Works:Searches are conducted in clinical trial registries, patent databases, and pharmacovigilance reports to gather information on ongoing and completed trials, as well as post-market drug safety patents.
Use Case:A pharmaceutical company may use this service to assess the clinical trial landscape for similar drugs, helping guide their development strategy or inform licensing decisions.
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13. Advanced Materials and Regenerative Medicine Patent Searches
Purpose:This search focuses on patents related to advanced biomaterials and regenerative medicine technologies, such as tissue engineering, stem cell therapies, and novel implants.
How it Works:Specialized searches are conducted in patent databases to identify key innovations, major players, and emerging trends in the field of advanced materials and regenerative medicine.
Use Case:A medical device company may use this service to explore patent opportunities related to biocompatible materials for implants.
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At bioyoss, we deliver high-quality and cost-effective patent search, analytics, and technology consulting exclusively for the life sciences sector. Our expertise spans pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, chemistry, and beyond. We provide tailored solutions for R&D divisions, assisting in prior art searches, non-patent literature reviews, and technology scouting, empowering innovation while mitigating risks.
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The client needed insights into emerging innovations in biomedical devices, particularly in the areas of wearable technology, diagnostic instruments, and implantable devices.Their goal was to stay ahead of market trends and identify new opportunities for product development and IP protection.
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Regenerative Medicine Developments Overview – Strategic Insights for Pioneering Stem Cell Therapies
The client required a comprehensive overview of recent developments in regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapies, tissue engineering, and organ regeneration. They sought to identify key players, emerging trends, and potential IP barriers to guide their R&D and strategic planning.
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