PATENT ANALYTICS
Prior Art Searches
- At WSC, we perform prior art searches for various requirements. Our team appreciates the importance and significance of various sources of prior art, which includes patent databases, periodicals, books, and other literature.
- Whether you have a highly technical and complex matter that you need a right-to-use search done on, or a "routine" novelty search - based on the requirement, WSC is capable of producing an intense patent prior art search report and non-patent prior art search report .
Patentability Analysis
- A patentability search, which is sometimes called a novelty search, will help you identify any existing patents or publications that will show whether your product or process is novel and involves an inventive step, that is, it is not obvious to a skilled person. Based on a description of your idea, which does not have to be in the form of a patent application or patent claims, WSC will carry out a wide ranging search looking for any relevant documents .
- In the preliminary Patentability Report a detailed explaining opinion will be provided on whether the invention meets the requirements of patentability over the cited documents (state-of the art), i.e. the invention appears to be novel, to involve an inventive step and to be industrially applicable. The argumentation will contain a comparative analysis of the invention and the cited documents, conducted on the basis of the currently accepted patent examination practice. The opinion regarding the patentability criteria will follow the structure of the description of the invention (based on the claims, if claims were submitted) .
Freedom to Operate Searches
- There are many products and processes, some in common use, some not, which are protected by a patent. When you develop your own ideas into something commercial, how can you be sure that elements of your product or the process that you want to use, aren't already patent protected by someone else? .
- Our freedom-to-operate search will list granted patents or patents that are pending which you may risk infringing with the product that you intend to take to market, or the process that you want to use .
- This list could help you identify patents to license, or perhaps change how you develop your product or influence where you manufacture and market .
Patent DRAFTING
Patent drafting is the art of techno-legal writing for an invention which requires the specialized drafting skill and experience to understand the subject matter to protect all aspect of the invention. We at WSC work closely with the inventors and scientists throughout the entire patent specification drafting process.
Specification Drafting
- The patent specification is drafted both to satisfy the requirements for patentability, as well as to define the scope of the claims .
Claims Drafting
- The claims of a patent create the extent of protection sought in a patent application. A set of elements or noun phrases with specific character and designated limitations are used for writing claims in a patent application. These are of utmost importance from a prosecution and litigation point of view .
- A patent is an exclusive monopoly right (negative right ) granted to the patentee restraining others from making , using , selling, offering for sale the patented subject matter defined by the mechanism of claims. The scope of a claim is important because the scope differentiates the claims from the prior art and state of the art of the said technology and limits over broadening or narrowing down the claim to protect from any infringement prior art or novelty issues .
Client Confidentiality
- Our experiences in working consultatively with a wide range of customers attest to our ability to maintain the integrity of intellectual property. We are completely committed to honor your confidence and to protect your investment. Discussions regarding your project are undertaken only with you, your staff and the relevant regulatory authorities. In all cases, signed confidentiality agreements are processed and handled with the utmost care .
Scientific Consulting
Medicinal Chemistry
Our clients benefit from our 18 years of experience in small molecule drug discovery. Our experience allows us to provide advice on:
Interpreting structure-activity relationships (SAR)
Designing new drug-like compounds and synthetic routes to them
Prioritizing compounds and chemical series for further development
Chemistry laboratory design and set-up including selection and implementation of equipment for compound synthesis, purification and characterization
Review and selection of potential chemistry candidates
Selecting contract laboratories to augment your internal capabilities
Project Evaluation
During this initial introduction, the key objectives for WSC are to understand client needs, define the technical problems and project objectives and determine that these fit with WSC capabilities and client expectations. We provide realistic views on the status of small molecule drug discovery projects and assess the steps and timelines for further development.
Project Management
WSC can handle all aspects of project management support under time-critical circumstances such as project start-up or expansion, preparations for end-of-phase decisions, or loss of internal PM resources. Responsibilities may include: management and leadership of project teams; effective, real-time communication of project issues to senior management; corporate partner interactions; generation of timelines, budgets, and meeting minutes; timely completion of project deliverables; definition of metrics; and integration of activities across all functional areas.
Project Devlopment
Based on the client's specifications, we identify drug discovery targets, collect and evaluate published information, and propose reasonable approaches to initiate small molecule programs.
Outsourcing Management
WSC can help evaluate contract research organizations (CROs) to find the best one to meet your scientific and budgetary requirements. WSC can work with you and the CRO to plan research projects, participate in visits or conference calls, review progress and data, and assist with any problems encountered.
Due Diligence Services
For publicly quoted companies in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech arena aiming to acquire other companies or to in-license drugs, adequate and conscientious Due Diligence is a legal requirement. WSC can act as a third party is to ensure that research plans and/or chemical structures seen during the Diligence process do not compromise the Freedom to Operate of the sponsoring corporation.