Patent Information
Leveraging patent information through software tools and network expertise
From automated platforms to strategic consulting
We provide direct access to patent data, cost optimization tools and patent analyses, supported by Europe's IP community - with results in days instead of weeks of expensive consultation.
Why mtc.berlin for Patent Information?
Effective patent information requires both technical know-how in data science and analytics as well as knowledge of intellectual property systems and solid methodological expertise.
Our approach combines technical expertise, years of experience in processing patent information with proprietary software solutions, and strong connections within the European IP community.
Leadership Role in the IP Community
Our CEO Arne Krüger has been chairman of piznet.de, the network association of Germany's 16 patent information centers, since 2016. He is a member of the advisory committee to the President of the European Patent Office, active in the PATLIB community with presentations and strong presence at leading industry events, networked and respected discussion partner among IP service providers, patent offices and PATLIBs. This strong integration in the community since 2006 ensures that our solutions reflect current developments and best practices from across the industry.
Strong Technical Implementation
Instead of just offering research and studies - classic consulting services - we develop our own software platforms. Through weekly processing of publications and inclusion of offerings from DPMA, EPO, WIPO and USPTO, we can approach patent analyses for strategic decisions systematically and quickly - processes that are typically handled through in-house training or expensive experts.
Our Patent Information Platforms
We deliver patent information through two specialized digitial platforms designed for different organizational needs.
depa.tech provides comprehensive patent publication monitoring of the major offices DE, EP, WO, US and JP, while patscenar.io compares the costs of four patent filing strategies, providing crucial support for international market entry decisions.
depa.tech
Patent Publication Monitoring
Monitor competitor activities and technology trends with comprehensive patent monitoring. Our platform provides direct access to publications from major patent offices (DE, EP, WO, US, JP) with real-time indexing and professional search capabilities, as well as full-text PDF deliveries that you can directly process into any own management systems.
Key Benefits
Comprehensive Coverage
The important patent offices weekly in one unified platform
Real-Time Updates
New patents are indexed, searched and delivered within hours of publication
Professional Search
Boolean search in classification, text and date fields with deparom, ikofax and elasticsearch queries
Multiple Formats
Data export in original, PDF, JSON, XML formats for automated processing
Ideal for IP and R&D teams for technology and competitive monitoring, patent departments for publication monitoring and transfer, licensing and innovation managers for market trend identification
patscenar.io
Patent Filing Strategy Optimization
Make informed filing decisions with transparent cost modeling across multiple strategic pathways. Compare the four main scenarios, optimize your budgets and develop cost-effective protection strategies for your innovations.
Key Benefits
Four Strategic Scenarios
Direct filings, EP filings, PCT/WIPO filings and the new Unitary Patent
Transparent Costing
Calculations with detailed breakdowns of office, attorney and translation costs for over 60 target countries
Strategic Comparison
Side-by-side analysis of protection strategies
Budget Planning
Reports and data export for informed decisions
Ideal for PATLIBs and patent information centers in SME consulting, IP managers for portfolio planning, patent attorneys and finance teams for patent protection budgeting
Custom Patent Information Solutions
Our platforms provide self-service patent information. However, when organizations need custom monitoring systems, strategic consulting, or specialized visualizations beyond what the platforms offer, we develop tailored solutions combining our data infrastructure with technical implementation and expert analysis.
We deliver technical solutions, not documents.
You receive functioning web applications, automated data pipelines, and deployment documentation - complete systems you can operate independently, not static reports.
How We Build Custom Solutions
Our custom projects combine three types of expertise depending on your requirements: strategic consulting, technical development, and automated monitoring services.
Strategic Patent Information Consulting
Expert guidance for building internal patent information capabilities.
What we provide:
Search strategy development for specific technology areas
Database optimization (PATSTAT, ESPACENET)
Query refinement and validation
Quality assurance through piznet.de network
Ideal for Organizations developing in-house patent analysis expertise
Custom Visualization & Dashboard Development
Interactive dashboards integrated with your infrastructure.
What we build:
Automated data pipelines
Responsive web components
Multi-format outputs (PDF, web, email)
Corporate design integration
Ideal for Organizations needing ongoing access to patent data analysis
Automated Monitoring & Reporting Systems
Regular patent information updates on competitors and technology trends.
What's included:
Custom search strategies
Data extraction and quality control
Curated analysis
Personalized distribution
Ideal for Organizations tracking specific technology areas or product portfolios
Getting Started
Custom patent information projects vary significantly in scope and requirements. Contact us to discuss your specific needs and explore how platform data, expert analysis, and technical implementation can address your patent information challenges.
Contact UsComprehensive Expert Network
Effective patent analyses require both efficient data processing and access to specialized expertise and consulting know-how. Our unique combination of automated tools, extensive market knowledge through years of engagement, and our IT consulting experience support your success.
Through access to Germany's 16 patent information centers via piznet.de and the European PATLIB network, regional patent information specialists can be involved to provide consulting services, strategic validation and specialized analyses when needed. This approach combines data science, IP analyses and consulting in a unique skill combination to strengthen the innovation power of your organization or region.
Patent Information Center Network
Access Germany's network of 25 specialized patent information centers for local expertise and consultation services.
Patent Information Center Network
Access to 16 German patent information centers (piznet.de) and 300 European PATLIBs for local expertise and consulting services
Get in Touch
Have questions about patent information solutions? Contact us for a free consultation or technical specifications.