What Is A Freedom-To-Operate Opinion And Why Is It Important
A qualified intellectual property attorney can provide a legal opinion called a freedom to operate (FTO) opinion. This opinion determines whether a proposed commercial product or process can be made, used, sold or offered for sale without infringing another party’s intellectual property rights.
Benefits Of Obtaining and FTO Opinion
While there is no law mandating a company to get an FTO opinion prior to launching a new product, service, or process, it can prove helpful as a proactive measure to protect the company against claims of intentional infringement and reduce the risk of treble damages in case of patent litigation. Moreover, having an FTO opinion can assuage potential investors about the marketability of the company’s offering by lowering risks associated with legal disputes.
What is involved in a Clearance or Non-infringement Search?
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