What makes TPR different from other search firms?
Many search firms have a standard procedure that they follow when carrying out a search, e.g. by a manual type of classification at one of the patent offices. One particular strength of TPR is our knowledge of the many different search approaches available utilizing online databases, the Internet and the patent and non-patent literature resources available at patent offices and special libraries worldwide. We like to take a step back when we assess a search in order to determine the best approach to meet the objectives, as well as take into account any budget considerations. That is true whether we are considering a simple assignee search, or a critical validity case that may involve searching multiple resources in different languages. TPR does not have a conflict of interest over which databases or information sources to search, since it does not have an affiliation or vested interest in any database producer, database host system or information publisher. This makes TPR free to selec
