The Assisted Patent Landscape Analysis is offered to representatives of the following target groups in Switzerland:

• Innovative SMEs, start-ups, individual inventors

• Public research institutes (higher education institutes, universities or institutions within the ETH Domain)

Based on the time and databases available, we can carry out an initial basic analysis of a general field of technology by applicant, number of patent documents etc.
For a more detailed analysis, an Advanced Patent Landscape Analysis is required, particularly if specific fields of technology, qualitative patent indicators or a larger number of documents are to be examined. You can find search providers on our advanced searches page.

You will receive a report with the results and up to 50 of the patent citations found and the complete patent documents for up to 20 of these citations as a PDF file free of charge. A list of all patent numbers in the technology field examined will not be provided.

The Assisted Patent Landscape Analysis takes a maximum of eight hours. It is carried out together with you at the IPI. It is also possible to carry out the search at a partner location via an online meeting platform. 

CHF 300 incl. VAT (IPI Fee Ordinance, GebV-IGE Art. 3 para. 2, only available in German, French or Italian). You have the right to a maximum of four assisted patent searches or assisted patent analyses within any twelve-month period.
 

You may eligible for a discount if you are participating in a funding programme.

• If you already have a voucher with a discount code from an innovation promoter, please include the code in the request form.
• On the requirements for funding programmes page, you will find the conditions for innovation promoters who do not offer vouchers. Please indicate whether you are participating in the declaration section of the form and confirm your acceptance of the conditions.