I.P. Management - Process

<p>The intellectual property management section at companies, research institutes and universities

uses a Patent Map to acquire an “extensive and strong exclusive right.” For example, drafting of a

claim usually involves comparing and the relevant invention with relevant prior arts (patents), and a

Patent Map is used to reveal the relationships between them.

When pursuing a patent with respect to a patent application, a Patent Map is used to review and

respond to a notice of reasons for rejection from an examiner of the Patent Office. A Patent Map can

be used instead of an unsophisticated patent information search to preclude other companies’ rights

that may obstruct your company.</p>