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FTO Analysis for Law Firms

We help law firms effectively and collaboratively deliver on FTO and other patent analysis projects internally and with the clients they serve. Achieved efficiency gains allow for more thorough and richer claims assessment, optimized utilization of billable hours, and faster turnaround times.

Every day, thousands of patent professionals and technical leaders around the globe rely on Clearstone FTO to manage and collaborate on product clearance, freedom to operate, and patent infringement analysis.

Why traditional FTO analysis falls short

Traditional FTO and patent infringement analysis often involve cumbersome manual processes, leading to inefficiencies, potential errors, and delays in decision-making. Traditional FTO analysis often falls short due to:

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  • Overuse of legacy office software that isn't purpose-built, leading to disparate and non-standard processes among stakeholders
  • Ineffective and inefficient collaboration between team members resulting in duplicative and inconsistent work
  • Difficulty tracking and managing vast amounts of patent data

How ClearstoneIP transforms FTO analysis for law firms

The Clearstone FTO platform helps law firms automate manual work and deliver exceptional results, transforming traditional FTO analysis into efficient, collaborative client service.

Assess and respond to client FTO projects faster

Improve project workflow, efficiency, and timescales so you can scale and respond faster to client FTO and other patent analysis projects.
Elevate attorney-client collaboration and communication, save attorney time composing emails, and focus more on the substantive elements of FTO.
Achieve client value delivery through technology-enabled efficiency gains.
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Deliver more value with comprehensive FTO analysis

Positions and arguments from previously reviewed patents and technical rationale are easily referenced to ensure consistency in attorney work product.
Optimize alternative fee arrangements through technology that allows you to cut out administrative tasks and focus attorney time on high-value substantive analysis.
Control information disclosure with user-specific access delegations and have peace of mind that attorney-client privilege is appropriately maintained throughout the project.
Cost-effectively scale and respond to client FTO requests while delivering more complete and enriched claims analysis.
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Enhance decision-making with AI insights

Leverage AI-powered tools to identify potential patent conflicts and provide detailed risk assessments.
Utilize automated claim chart generation for consistent and precise analysis, saving attorney time on repetitive tasks.
Access real-time updates on patent landscapes to make informed, strategic decisions swiftly.
Integrate historical data and prior analyses to build stronger, evidence-backed legal arguments.
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"Our clients expect clear and timely opinions on IP searches, often within highly competitive turnaround times. The Clearstone FTO platform is designed from the ground up to support these needs, and we’re excited about the improvements it brings.”

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FTO workflow technology delivers multi-faceted efficiency gains while enriching claims analysis

“It’s not often that you come across new technology that is a game changer for an in-house IP department. But Clearstone’s FTO platform is that.”

– Patrick Traister, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Braskem

Packages

Powerful Features Designed for You

Standard
Perfect for patent professionals with a light FTO workload and those wanting to experiment streamlining FTO workflows and essential collaboration tools.
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Includes:
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Flexible Capacity: Conduct 3 active reviews with up to 1,000 patents each
Core Review Tools: Claim-by-claim analysis with text highlighting, commenting, and patent tagging
Collaboration Functionality: Share reviews and receive unlimited shared reviews from other users in the system
Global Patent Access: Add patents by publication number or search (US, EP, WO, JP) with automatic worldwide bibliographic data lookup
Reporting Capabilities: Auto-generate claim text across multiple jurisdictions and export reports in Word or Excel
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Professional
Popular
Designed for active FTO teams with unlimited review needs, advanced collaboration features, and comprehensive project management capabilities.
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Includes everything in Standard, plus:
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Unlimited Scale: Create and retain unlimited patent reviews with unlimited patents per review
Enhanced Collaboration Tools: Instant access to patent review history across all reviews, plus "hub and spoke" write-access sharing with any FTO user
Unlimited patenAdvanced Analysis Tools: Patent family reviews, cross-review patent finder, and customizable claim determinationsts per review
Project Management: Product versioning, multi-product reviews, and document management capabilities
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Enterprise
Built for organizations requiring shared workspace access, advanced security, and dedicated support for teams conducting high-volume, complex FTO analysis.
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Includes everything in Professional, plus:
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Team Workspace: Multiple-user access to a common workspace for seamless team collaboration
Custom Configuration: Tailored setup and advanced security options to meet enterprise requirements
Dedicated Support: Priority assistance for high-volume, mission-critical FTO programs
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FAQs

Got questions? We’ve got answers

How does your FTO analysis software support handling multiple client projects simultaneously?

Our software is designed with law firms in mind, offering project management features that allow you to easily organize and manage multiple client FTO analyses. You can create separate workspaces for each client, assign tasks to team members, and track project progress in real-time.

Can I collaborate with my clients using the software?

Yes, Clearstone FTO's collaboration tools are second to none in getting all stakeholders on the same page, including legal, R&D, outside counsel, and business units. Reduce extraneous communications that create problematic documentation and increase internal transparency with a single-source-of-truth platform.

Does the software offer any tools to help us keep up with the constantly changing patent landscape?

Clearstone FTO includes automated alerts and updates that notify you of relevant changes in the patent landscape, such as relevant new publications, family members, and changes to prosecution and legal statuses. These comprehensive monitoring capabilities allow you to provide timely and proactive advice to your clients.

Ready to Transform Your FTO Operations?

Gain a competitive advantage with Clearstone FTO’s cutting-edge patent clearance management technology streamlining your workflow and enhancing your capabilities.Schedule a demo today and experience the future of FTO analysis for law firms.