Description
The heart of the Pre-Patent Pre-Partnering approach is understanding your industry realistically. Who controls manufacturing, distribution and customer relationships? How do the leading companies usually treat outside inventions? Which of them could become a suitable, intrigued and committed major partner? The Industry & Partner Mapping Report answers those questions in a structured written document built from public sources.
What’s included
- An overview of your industry’s structure and its main routes to market.
- Profiles of the leading companies relevant to your invention, based on publicly available information.
- Observations on how those companies appear to engage with outside innovation, such as open innovation programs, licensing activity or partnerships, where this is publicly visible.
- A shortlist of potential partners, grouped by fit, with the reasons each may be suitable, intrigued and able to commit.
- A note on competitive and IP-related risks to consider, including areas where you may wish to seek professional legal advice.
- Recommended next steps for approaching the shortlist.
Who it’s for
Inventors and inventor-led companies with a defined invention and, ideally, a prototype, who are deciding whether to go to market alone or with a major partner. It is also useful for investors who want to understand the industry context of an opportunity.
How it works
After ordering, you complete an intake questionnaire describing your invention in general terms, your target market and any companies you already have in mind. If confidential detail is needed, we agree on an NDA first. We then research the industry using public sources and prepare the report, which is delivered by email within the timeframe confirmed at kickoff. The report is a strategic research document. It does not guarantee any company’s interest, and it is not a freedom-to-operate or legal opinion.
This is a strategy and commercialization service, not legal advice. For filing, claims and agreements, please work with a registered patent attorney or agent.
