Glossary of Terms
Discover the words used on PatSnap.
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence combines machines and data sets.
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Biological Patent
A biological patent is filed specifically in biology that follows standard patent rules.Read the full definition with examples in our glossary.
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Biological Sequences
A biological sequence is a single, continuous molecule or nucleic acid or protein. Read the full definition with examples in our glossary.
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Competitive Intelligence
Competitive intelligence is a company’s analysis of its performance viability within an environment.
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Connected Innovation Intelligence
Connected Innovation Intelligence uses AI & machine learning to connect and analyze data points.
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Drug Development
Drug development is the process of identifying a lead compound to bring a drug to market. Read the full definition with examples in our glossary.
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Drug Discovery
Drug discovery is when new candidate medications are identified for commercialization. Read the full definition with examples in our glossary.
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Freedom To Operate
Freedom to operate is using a product or service without infringing upon others’ intellectual property.
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Infringement Search
An infringement search checks existing patents with the aim of not breaching their legal protections.
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Innovation Intelligence
Innovation intelligence uses machine learning and AI to fortify the innovation process.
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Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are assets that lack physical properties, such as copyrights and patents.
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Intellectual Property
Intellectual property refers to intangible assets that are creations of the mind, such as inventions, patents, licenses, and more.
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Invalidity Search
An invalidity search checks patent and non-patent literature for claims a specific patent might have.
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Life Sciences
Life sciences are the areas of science that study life like microorganisms, plants, and animals.
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mRNA
mRNA is a single-stranded molecule of RNA concerned with a gene’s genetic sequence. Read the full definition with examples in our glossary.
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NDA
An NDA is an agreement between two parties to keep sensitive information between themselves.
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Patent
A patent is a kind of intellectual property with legal protections for a set period.
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Patent Search
A patent search is a search for existing issued patents & patent applications (referred to as prior art.)
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Patent Valuation
Patent valuation is the financial valuation of patents and intellectual property.
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Patentability Search
A patentability search looks at patent and non-patent literature to assess the viability of a patent.
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Research and Development
Research and development is the industry responsible for innovation.
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Stage-gate Process
Sometimes called phase gate, a stage-gate process breaks up large projects into separate & distinct parts.
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State of the Art Search
A state of the art search is the process of searching for information that exists in the public domain.
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Technology Transfer
Technology transfer refers to disseminating technology from one party to another.
