Investigations

We discreetly investigate internationally the evildoers who you suspect are infringing one of your patents or make surreptitious inquiries into the activities of competitors. This may include Internet research, the combing of databases, anonymous telephone and email inquiries, or physical on-site visits. Our patent litigation support investigations have been very useful in uncovering third party infringements, exposing on-sale bars and confirming patent marking.

Marksmen is also handy at locating inventors, experts, and ex-employees who might testify on your behalf, and routinely make furtive product sample purchases (e.g., building materials, medical devices, software, pharmaceutical products, etc.) for egghead analysis, reverse engineering or evidence gathering purposes.

And as a bonus, our intelligence gathering (outside of the actual examination of patents) can be used to help qualify for an accelerated exam by the USPTO.