TCS PIONEER Series Session 3: Patents that Stand Out – Prior Art Search, Patentability Assessment, and Freedom-to-Operate
About the Session
How do you know if an invention is truly new — and whether you’re free to use it?
Session 3 introduces the tools and thinking behind prior art searches, patentability assessment, and freedom-to-operate (FTO).
💡 You’ll learn to:
🔍 Conduct effective prior art searches
💡 Evaluate novelty and inventiveness
🗺️ Understand the fundamentals of freedom-to-operate (FTO)
⚖️ Learn the basics of patent infringement analysis
🧩 Put the concepts into practice through in-class exercises
Our Speakers
Eagle IP is a leading Greater China patent firm specializing in strategic IP planning, patent procurement, and global portfolio management.
Jennifer Che
President and Managing Director
Pauli Wong
Principal
About the PIONEER Series
The PIONEER Series is a practical, hands-on journey into patents — from understanding what makes a strong patent to drafting, assessing patentability, and developing global filing strategies.
🌟 4 Sessions, 1 Goal — Turn Patent Knowledge into Practice
Patents that Matter — Identifying and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Strong Patents that Last — Drafting Specifications and Claims that Withstand Scrutiny
Patents that Stand Out — Prior Art Search, Patentability Assessment, and Freedom-to-Operate
Patents that Reach the Market — Strategic Filing and Global Protection