Infringement Search and Claim Chart Report by MRT Patents
You Have a Patent. Now What? How to Find Out If Someone Is Using Your Invention
You did the hard part. You spent the time, the money and the mental energy to get a patent granted. That patent document is proof that the U.S. Patent Office agrees, your idea is novel, it's useful, and it's yours.
But here's the question most patent holders eventually ask themselves: Is anyone actually using my invention?
That's exactly what our Infringement Search with Claim Chart and Evidence of Use (EOU) Report is designed to do.
What Is a Claim Chart and Why Should You Care?
A claim chart is a straightforward document. On one side, you have the claims from your patent, the specific things your patent protects. On the other side, you have features of an actual product on the market. The chart maps one to the other, showing how a product's features line up with what your patent covers.
This is one of the favorite things I create for my clients, and it's easy to see why. When a patent holder sees their claims mapped against a real product for the first time, you can almost see the lightbulb go on. Suddenly the patent isn't just a legal document collecting dust. It's a business asset.
Why This Matters for You
Whether you're an independent inventor, a startup founder or someone managing a portfolio of patents, knowing who might be using your technology is powerful. Here's why:
It puts real dollars in context. A patent valuation tells you what your patent could be worth. A claim chart shows you where that value lives, in actual products being sold by actual companies. That's a much more concrete conversation to have with a potential licensee, buyer or investor.
It gives you leverage in negotiations. If you're approaching a company about licensing your patent, walking in with a detailed claim chart is completely different from walking in with just a patent number. The chart does the heavy lifting of showing how their product connects to your claims. It's harder to dismiss and it moves the discussion forward faster.
It helps your attorney help you. Patent attorneys are expensive, and rightly so. The work they do is complex. But when you hand your attorney a well prepared claim chart, you're saving them hours of preliminary research. That means less time (and less money) spent getting to the point where real legal analysis can begin.
It reveals opportunities you didn't know existed. Many patent holders are aware of one or two companies that might be relevant. But our automated search casts a much wider net. We regularly surface companies and products that our clients never had on their radar including new market entrants, international competitors, adjacent industries. The results can be surprising in the best way.
What You Get in the Report
When you order a Claim Chart and EOU Report from MRT Patents, here's what we deliver:
We identify potential target companies whose products may relate to your patent. We look for new entrants in your market space. We pinpoint up to five specific products that may have features covered by your claims. And then we build detailed claim charts for each of those products, mapping your patent's claims to publicly available information about the product.
The whole thing is built on an automated infringement search powered by AI, which means we can cover a lot of ground quickly and affordably. At $799, this is a fraction of what a traditional manual infringement search would cost and it gives you a strong starting point for deciding your next move.
Who Is This For?
Honestly, almost any patent holder. But it's especially valuable if you fall into one of these categories:
- You've been granted a patent but haven't done anything with it yet and want to understand its practical value.
- You're exploring licensing or selling your patent and need evidence to support your asking price.
- You're a startup looking to show investors that your IP has real world market relevance.
- You suspect someone might be using your invention but don't have the time or resources to do a deep manual search.
- You're working with a patent attorney and want to give them a head start with solid preliminary research.
The Bottom Line
Patents are only as valuable as what you do with them. And the first step in doing something meaningful is understanding who might be benefiting from your invention without your permission.
A Claim Chart and Evidence of Use Report gives you that understanding. It takes your patent off the shelf and puts it to work.
If you're ready to see what your patent looks like when it's mapped against the real market, order your report here or reach out to us at info@mrtpatents.com with any questions.
MRT Patents provides patent analytics and IP intelligence reports for inventors, startups, and businesses. We make it easier to understand, value and act on your intellectual property.