FTO analysis you can act on.
Clarity in every clearance, from first search to final opinion.
Trusted by leading patent firms and IP departments
fto workflows
FTO analysis, automated from search to conclusion.
Cut the hours spent on manual research and focus on what matters.
- Automate global patent searching, feature extraction, and claim comparison
- Flag blocking patents with transparent risk scores and clear rationale
- Deliver consistent, audit-ready outputs linked to underlying claim text
claim charting
Spot blocking claims before they become roadblocks.
Know your true FTO risk across jurisdictions without the manual digging.
- Automatically identify active rights across jurisdictions
- Generate claim charts that spotlight blocking claims instantly
- Focus on strategic risk assessment, not manual claim charting
risk transparency
Every conclusion tied to its source.
Move forward knowing exactly how every risk was identified.
- Connect every FTO conclusion to the underlying claim text
- Maintain full visibility into how risks are scored and why claims matter
- Deliver results you can stand behind with confidence
word integration
FTO opinions, drafted where you already work.
No new tools to learn, no exports, no disruption.
- Draft your full FTO opinion directly inside Microsoft Word
- Benefit from higher adoption and usage versus web-based platforms
- Keep your team aligned in the tool they already use
Enterprise-grade security.
Your patent data is protected by the highest industry standards. Deployed on Microsoft Azure with end-to-end encryption.
Microsoft Word
Draft and review patents directly within your familiar Word environment.
Outlook
Manage office action deadlines
and receive AI-powered response suggestions.
Docketing systems
Seamless integration with leading IP management platforms.
REST API
Build custom integrations with a comprehensive, well-documented API.
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Questions & answers.
What is freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis and why does it matter?
Freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis determines whether a product or technology may infringe on existing patents in key markets. By identifying active rights and potential blocking claims early, companies can reduce infringement risk, avoid costly redesigns, and make confident go/no-go decisions before commercialization.
How does FTO analysis help companies reduce infringement and patent litigation risk?
A structured FTO review surfaces overlapping or conflicting patent claims, highlights jurisdictions with higher risk exposure, and clarifies where licensing, design changes, or alternative strategies may be needed. Detecting these issues upfront helps teams avoid legal disputes, accelerate development, and protect investments in new products.
How can in-house teams streamline FTO reviews and work more efficiently with external counsel?
DeepIP enables in-house teams to perform early-stage FTO assessments quickly, giving them clearer visibility into potential risks before involving outside counsel. This helps corporate IP departments work more efficiently, prioritize the right issues, and collaborate with external legal partners on the most strategic aspects of the review. The result is a faster, more aligned FTO process with stronger outcomes for both internal and external teams.
What tools help law firms and IP practices complete FTO analysis more efficiently?
For law firms managing high workloads, DeepIP streamlines FTO reviews by rapidly identifying relevant patents, organizing evidence, and standardizing the assessment process across distributed teams. Attorneys can focus on legal strategy rather than manual searching, improving both speed and profitability on fixed-fee or high-volume work.
Can small or solo IP practices rely on AI for accurate FTO analysis?
Yes. DeepIP provides defensible, transparent results by showing exactly how each risk was identified and linking all insights to the underlying patent claims. Solo practitioners and small firms can complete FTO reviews significantly faster while maintaining high analytical rigor and delivering stronger outcomes to clients.
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