Freedom to Operate Analysis

Before product development is started, it is important to be familiar with the immaterial environment of the product or product family. In this way, it is also possible to have an overview of the future prospects in product development.

Our Freedom to Operate analysis helps to recognize any possible IP rights held by third parties, which could form an obstacle for business operations or product development. Based on the analysis, investments into unprofitable product development and marketing may be eliminated and infringing the rights of third parties may be avoided. After the probable risks have been mapped, we look for alternative ways of neutralizing or handling them, for instance through licensing, cooperation or some other agreement.

The result of the service is a statement and action recommendations concerning the company’s freedom to operate in the Finnish or international markets.