We take care of the information
SCBT-CENTREDOC is a Swiss cooperative specialising in technology and business intelligence. We help our members and clients make faster and more confident innovation decisions through reliable strategic insights, specialised tools and the expertise of our analysts.
in patent and technology information
(patents, market, scientific publications, the web, the media, etc.)
integrated for enhanced technological intelligence
We produce a mapping based on patents, scientific publications and market data. This gives you a clear picture of the situation, your starting position and the opportunities available to you.
We identify the technologies, solutions and licences that can power your project. You save time and avoid wasting money on dead ends.
We identify the key players: patent holders, start-ups, research laboratories, suppliers and potential customers. You stay in the background whilst we contact them, and you decide who you want to get in touch with.
We analyse the freedom to operate, novelty and patentability of your ideas. You can minimise intellectual property risks before committing resources and verify the strength of your case.
We set up a targeted monitoring service (covering patents, scientific research, markets and the media) and provide you with regular updates. You can anticipate your competitors’ moves and continuously adjust your roadmap.
Although SCBT-CENTREDOC favours long-term partnerships, you are more than welcome to call on us for a one-off project.
We use commercial databases to verify the information we process. These reliable sources are supplemented by verification processes that enable us to guarantee the reliability of our results.
Our specialists hold advanced qualifications in a range of interdisciplinary fields, enabling us to serve a wide variety of industries. Our key technological areas are: materials science, microtechnology, electronics, mechanical engineering, watchmaking, chemistry and life sciences.
The best way to find out about our services is to entrust us with a pilot project. This will give you an insight into how we work and allow you to assess the value we can bring to your business.
Our services are delivered in the form of analysed, ready-to-use information. Whether in written form or as a briefing, we tailor our approach to your needs to save you time when processing strategic information.
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