Case Study: Enabling Patent Assertion for a Non‑Practicing Entity (NPE)
Client Profile
A Non‑Practicing Entity (NPE) seeking to assert a focused patent portfolio in standards‑driven and product‑intensive technology markets.
Challenge
The client needed to identify real‑world infringement, prioritize targets, and prepare litigation‑ready claim charts to support licensing and enforcement efforts.
Our Approach
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Conducted infringement and market analysis to identify potentially infringing companies and products.
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Analyzed product documentation, standards specifications, and technical disclosures.
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Prepared ready‑to‑file claim charts, including:
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Claims vs. products
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Claims vs. standards
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Claims vs. standards‑implemented products
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Worked iteratively with client to refine theories of infringement and technical positioning.
Outcome
✓ Shortlisted multiple infringing companies and products.
✓ Delivered detailed, litigation‑ready claim charts.
✓ Reduced time from analysis to assertion readiness.
Business Impact
The client was able to move efficiently from portfolio ownership to active assertion, improving leverage in licensing discussions and enforcement actions.
