Glossary of Terms
Discover the words used on Patsnap.
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Design Around
What Is Design Around? Design around is the process of changing a product, process, or system so that it can …
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DNA patent
DNA Patents: Driving Medical Advancements and Innovation.
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DNA sequence
A DNA sequence is a unique and specific arrangement of nucleotides that make up the genetic code of an organism.
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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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Drug Licensing
Drug licensing allows pharma companies to leverage their IP and R&D while expanding the reach of their drugs. Learn more.
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Drug Pipeline Analysis
What Is Drug Pipeline Analysis? Drug pipeline analysis is the systematic evaluation of therapeutic assets as they move from discovery …
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Electrical Power Production
Electrical power production is the process of generating electricity from various sources, such as fossil fuels, nuclear energy, or renewables.
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Electromagnetic Spectrum
The electromagnetic spectrum includes all types of electromagnetic radiation, from radio waves to gamma rays.
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Emerging Technologies
Emerging technologies are new and innovative technologies that are currently in the early stages of development or adoption.
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Energy Management
Energy management is a systematic approach to efficiently utilizing, monitoring, and controlling energy resources.
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Energy Storage
Energy storage refers to the ability to store excess energy for later use, such as with batteries or pumped hydro systems.
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Energy Storage (Part 2)
Energy storage refers to the ability to store excess energy for later use. Read the full definition to learn more.
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Environmental Research
Environmental research explores ecosystems, biodiversity, climate, pollution, and the impact of human activities on the natural world. Learn more.
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
What Is Failure Mode and Effects Analysis? Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, commonly shortened to FMEA, is a structured method …
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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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FTO Analysis
What Is FTO Analysis? FTO analysis, short for freedom-to-operate analysis, is the process of evaluating whether the development, manufacture, sale, import, …
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FTO Search
What Is an FTO Search? An FTO search, short for freedom-to-operate search, is a targeted patent search used to identify active …
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Gene Patent
A gene patent is a form of patent that grants exclusive rights to a specific DNA sequence or gene
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Genetic Invention
Explore what genetic inventions are and how they drive progress in biotech, medicine, and agriculture for a better future.
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Geographic Jurisdictions
Geographic jurisdictions refer to geographic areas with defined boundaries that have legal or administrative authority over their inhabitants.
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Health Data Analytics
Health Data Analytics refers to the process of collecting, interpreting, and deriving insights from various types of health-related data
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Healthcare Analytics
Healthcare analytics refers to the use of data and analytics to gain insights into the healthcare industry, including patient care, operations, financials, and outcomes.
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High-Bandwidth Memory
What Is High-Bandwidth Memory? High-bandwidth memory, or HBM, is a type of stacked dynamic random-access memory designed to deliver very …
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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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Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual Property (IP) law refers to the legal framework that governs the protection of intangible assets, such as inventions, creative works, trademarks, and trade secrets.
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Invalidity Search
An invalidity search checks patent and non-patent literature for claims a specific patent might have.
