Patent Informatics
Using patent data to mine, reveal, and inform, for government and for industry
What is Informatics?
Patent documents and other forms of registered Intellectual Property form a wealth of information about new technologies and the people and businesses developing them. Informatics involves mining this information to reveal patterns and trends, which can be used to provide insight and evidence for policymakers and decision makers, both in government and in industry.
Why do I need Informatics?
If you are interested in an overview of existing technology or recent developments in any field of technology, or you are interested in your competitors’ activity, or in targeting research funding correctly, then Informatics could provide you with valuable answers.
What do we do?
We carry out bespoke investigations, both large and small, about inventors, companies, and all fields of technology. Our work is varied and innovative, and we develop new approaches to address the requirements of investigations wherever necessary. We are independent and unbiased, and we will carry out any work in confidence if required.
About the team
The Patent Informatics Team analysts have experience and expert knowledge in patent searching and patent law.
We are able to consult with over 200 patent examiners specialised in all areas of technology.
Latest news
Data linking update
The Informatics Team was recently invited to participate in a joint EPO-OHIM workshop on data linking, following its presentation at the Patent Statistics for Decision Makers conference at the USPTO in November 2011.
The team has been looking at linking together patents, trade marks, designs, and business data for UK applicants, and the EPO and OHIM have now launched a joint project to a create a linked IP dataset for the whole of Europe.
24 April 2012
New Informatics report published
In response to the Hargreaves Review of IP and Growth, the IPO has conducted an investigation into a set of technology sectors for potential evidence and indicators of patent thickets. The report is now available.
25 November 2011
Key benefits
- Innovation Policy
Providing evidence of the emerging trends in technology - Investment
Opportunity
Identifying the technologies that could create a whole new market - Competitor Intelligence
Profiling your competitors using their patent portfolios - Knowledge
Transfer
Analysing the flow of knowledge and collaborations - Geographical
Profiling
Comparing markets between countries and regions
Latest reports
