The European Patent Office (EPO) offers the Technology Intelligence Platform (TIP) as an open-access tool. This state-of-the-art platform is designed to facilitate the analysis and visualization of patent data.

Technology Intelligence Platform
The Technology Intelligence Platform (TIP) is an open-access tool designed to facilitate the analysis and visualization of patent data. This platform is aimed at researchers, businesses, innovators, and users looking to harness the power of technological information for strategic decision-making, enabling easy and efficient handling of large volumes of patent data.
Key Features:
- Free Access to High-Quality Data: Provides access to comprehensive EPO data, including full-text EP data and PATSTAT, renowned for their reliability and scope.
- Integration with Other Data Sources: Enables the combination of patent data with other types of information to deliver enriched and customized results.
- Advanced Data Analysis and Visualization: Offers powerful processing capabilities and the potential to develop advanced patent intelligence solutions, even utilizing generative AI technologies.
- Patent Intelligence Community: Facilitates interaction with experts and users, encouraging knowledge exchange and best practices among professionals interested in technology intelligence.
Benefits for Professionals in Technology Watch and Strategic Intelligence:
- Identifying Emerging Technological Trends: Patent analysis provides critical insights into the development of new technologies and growing sectors.
- Supporting Data-Driven Decision-Making: Helps make informed decisions in innovation processes, investment, and the development of technological strategies.
- Detecting Collaboration and Competitive Opportunities: Enables the analysis of the competitive landscape and the identification of potential strategic partners.
Access to the TIP platform is free and available through the EPO website. To use it, all that is required is an account with the European Patent Office.
More information: EPO Technology Intelligence Platform