STN IP Protection Suite™

Guard your innovation before it’s too late

Protect your intellectual property, explore the competitive landscape, and uncover new opportunities with innovative IP solutions from CAS.

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The foundation of IP protection

Patent searching is more than finding documents. It requires understanding patent relationships, identifying key risks, and making strategic decisions that have major impacts. CAS IP Finder, powered by STN, delivers the depth and precision that your IP teams require to make smart choices when it matters most.

Curated patent intelligence across 100+ leading patent databases.

AI-enhanced exploratory search features that make advanced workflows easier than ever before.

Flexible search pathways to fine-tune any IP professional’s search experience.

Learn more about how CAS IP Finder™, included in the STN IP Protection Suite or available separately, provides a comprehensive view of the IP landscape.

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Search for chemical patents and structures with ease

Chemical innovations don’t fit into traditional keyword searches. A slight structural modification can make the difference between an accepted and a rejected patent. The STN IP Protection Suite includes capabilities to help you search for these key elements.

Access to CAS REGISTRY®, the world’s most trusted source for chemical substance information.

Search by precise chemical structure to pinpoint relevant prior art.

Locate substances in documents with CAS PatentPak®.

“We are able to retrieve and explore all possible prior art, which keeps us from reinventing the wheel, and also protects us from any potential infringement threats.”

Senior Manager, Global IP services company

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Clear your path to commercialization

Freedom to operate analyses are essential before investing millions in R&D or moving to commercialization. Incomplete or missed information at this step can lead to costly redesigns, delayed launches, and losing your competitive advantage. The STN IP Protection Suite gives your IP teams the necessary tools for comprehensive freedom to operate searches.

Analyze global patent authorities from numerous databases.

Access full-text claims and critical document information.

Identify overlaps between chemical structures and biological sequences.

A full view of the competitive landscape

Do you know where your competitors are investing their R&D? What about white space opportunities in your field? Without this knowledge, you’re making strategic IP decisions in the dark. Bring clarity to your IP team with the STN IP Protection Suite, which holds the key information necessary for smart decision-making.

Direct patent content from over 46 global patent offices.

World-class chemical coverage, including exemplified, Markush, and prophetic substances.

Powerful and easy-to-use visualization tools to analyze competitive areas.

Embolden your IP team with comprehensive, strategic information. See how the STN IP Protection Suite enables a fuller view of the IP landscape.

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Expert support and global patent awareness

The IP landscape never stops evolving. New filings happen worldwide every day, making it difficult for even the most experienced IP professionals to keep up. The STN IP Protection Suite includes additional tools to make your IP strategy nearly bulletproof.

  • CAS Search Guard℠

    A premium service package that offers training, 1:1 consultations, and flexible support for your IP teams.

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  • FIZ PatMon

    A tool that helps your IP teams track global patent activity with custom alerts and a user-friendly interface.

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