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Patent-related tools and methodology for use in research and development projects

  • US 20070136116A1
  • Filed: 08/31/2006
  • Published: 06/14/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-implemented method for facilitating sequential stages of a research and development project, comprising:

  • performing a search on a technology area;

    storing results of the search in a database;

    accessing a tool box comprising a plurality of tools, wherein each of the tools is associated with one or more tasks of the sequential stages of the research and development project, and each of the tools is configured to perform a respective task using information from the search results stored in the database;

    selecting a task associated with one of the sequential stages of the research and development project;

    invoking a tool from the tool box applicable to the selected task; and

    performing the selected task using the invoked tool.

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