Copperpod IP's patent consultants analyze technology products to build claim charts using document review, product demonstrations and reverse engineering. Evidence of Use Evidence of Use (EoU) claim charts are an essential artifact during any patent licensing or enforcement campaign, as it articulates the infringement theory in an easy to understand and difficult to refute format. Copperpod analyzes technology products to identify key evidence of patent infringement. Our EoU reports help attorneys articulate, evaluate and negotiate patent infringement disputes - and form the basis for the overall patent monetization campaign for the client. We work with clients throughout the case so that our evidence of use reports, claim charts and patent infringement contentions consistently align with the case facts. Indirect Patent Infringement What is it and how to prove it? Read More CLIENT SUCCESS Patent Infringement Analysis: Copperpod helps patent owner enforce firmware generation patent against 35 System-On-Chip (SoC) Manufacturers. Read More When Do Claim Charts Do More Harm Than Good For Patent Litigation and Licensing? Read More

Copperpod IP's patent consultants analyze technology products to build claim charts using document review, product demonstrations and reverse engineering. CLAIM CHART What is a Claim Chart ? A claim chart is a visual representation of evidence showing how each claim limitation has been implemented by an infringing product or service. While formatting can vary, at a minimum a claim chart lists all relevant claim limitations in one column, and provides evidence (such as screenshots or text from product marketing material, developer documentation, FAQs, videos, network tests and/or photographs of the product or teardowns of the product) in another column against each of the claim limitations. Great claim charts, such as those made by Copperpod, also provide detailed analyst comments explaining how the evidence shows that the charted product or service implements the claim limitation, and annotations highlighting the most important portions of the cited evidence. Frequently Asked Questions Patent Infringement Claim Charts What is a Claim Chart? A patent infringement claim chart is a visual representation of evidence showing how each claim limitation has been implemented by an infringing product or service. It is an essential artifact during any patent licensing or enforcement campaign, as it articulates the infringement theory in an easy to understand and difficult to refute format. How much does a patent infringement claim chart cost? A typical patent infringement claim chart costs between USD 500-3000, depending upon number of claims, claim complexity and the technology. Depending on volume, we also price claim chart projects either on an hourly rate or on a fixed-price basis. Read more " When Claim Charts Do More Harm Than Good For Patent Litigation and Licensing " What is the turnaround time for a good patent infringement claim chart? A good patent infringement claim chart takes 5-8 hours. Copperpod IP prepares litigation ready claim charts to serve our clients at the speed of need. The chart provides detailed analyst comments explaining how the evidence shows that the charted product or service implements the claim limitation, and annotations highlighting the most important portions of the cited evidence. Contact us here . What types of evidence should be included in a patent infringement claim chart? Evidence for a claim chart can come from a variety of sources, such as product manuals, product videos, technical standards, network packet captures, product tear down and reverse engineering , product testing and demonstrations and even source code of the software running on the product. Can a patent infringement claim chart cover multiple products? Depending on the jurisdiction and particular case details, a single claim chart can cover multiple products, though these products would usually be substantially similar to each other. Read more about the target scouting process. Can expired patents be enforced? Yes, expired patents can be enforced. The condition is, if the infringement happened during the active period of the patent then you have the right to sue for damages accrued over that portion of the active period - provided also of course the damages have accrued within the time allowed by the statute of limitations. Do your patent infringement claim charts include reverse engineering evidence? Yes, wherever applicable, Copperpod's patent infringement claim charts include hard-to-find and harder-to-refute evidence. We use a variety of Reverse Engineering (RE) techniques such as SEM, TEM, EELS, EDX, and packet sniffing to furnish such evidence of use. Do your patent infringement claim charts include source code evidence? Yes, wherever applicable, Copperpod's patent infringement claim charts include source code review evidence. Copperpod's source code experts navigate through the source code using specialized tools and software and are well versed in all modern programming languages and platforms. Can you prepare a patent infringement claim chart for a discontinued product? Yes, discontinued products can be charted for patent infringement. But due to the statute of limitations, you may not be able to recover damages beyond a certain time (often, 5-10 years) before the complaint for patent infringement is filed with the relevant court. Amazon APEX: A New Cost-Effective Venue for Enforcing Patent Rights Patent Brokerage: A Comprehensive Guide Adapting Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) for Accurate Patent Valuation ITC: Understanding Section 337 of the United States Tariff Act and its Storied Evolution Patent Pools for Efficient Sharing of Technology Augmented Reality (AR) in Car Navigation

CLIENT SUCCESS SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY FIRM LICENSES REAL-TIME DEDUPLICATION PATENTS TO CLOUD COMPUTING COMPANIES Challenge An international software company was looking to monetize a patent related to storage medium preventing unauthorized reproduction or copying. The company engaged Copperpod to review the patent in detail, identify infringing products and monetize the portfolio for the products that potentially infringe the patents. The patent described an apparatus for writing checksum information on a data content on a storage medium. The apparatus comprises a provider for providing checksum information based on the data content and a writer for writing the data content. Further, the checksum information on the storage medium is such that a baseline reader and an enhanced reader can read the data content. The enhanced reader can read and process the checksum information and the baseline reader ignores, skips or does not read the checksum information. KEY INSIGHT Claim limitations such as "reader" and "provider", need not be hardware components, and may instead be implemented wholly in software. Solution After detailed study of the patent, our team identified deduplication process technologies used by cloud storage providers as potentially mapping on several claims of the patent. We shortlisted 10 storage solution companies that perform server-side deduplication and verified the infringement in each case, following which 10 descriptive infringement contentions mapping key evidence from target products against each claim were prepared for the client to pursue further monetization of the patent. Success Copperpod experts worked closely with the client's outside counsel providing ad-hoc technical analysis throughout the monetization campaign including refining positions after case filing and during settlement negotiations.

CLIENT SUCCESS DUE DILIGENCE: CALIFORNIA PE FIRM ACQUIRES CANADIAN CLOUD COMPUTING PROVIDER Challenge An established private equity firm in California which actively invests in information services supporting healthcare, bank ing, trust, securities, retirement and wealth management sectors was considering investing in a Toronto-based document processing and compliance provider focused on automotive and car deale rships across North America. Copperpod was engaged to perform due diligence to analyze the company’s technology and help the private equity firm make an informed decision. Our team of experts formulated a holistic due diligence strategy covering several key exercises. Solution Code Analysis Our source code consulta nts analyzed the complete source code within a short period of time. We provided in depth quantitative and qualitative analysis of the existing code. Some of the reviewing parameters considered by our experts were: • Size of code base • Comment Density and Ratios • Number and Ratio of Classes and Methods • Inactive to Active Code Ratio • Open Source vs. Proprietary Code Ratio • Quality Compliance Rates Per Developer • Process and system utilized by developer Copperpod experts evaluated the existing products of the company to provide a detailed report on some of the functional parameters like: • Ease of maintenance • Legal protection • Scalability • Security • Open source liabilities • Patentable subject matter IP Litigation Activity Our patent litigation consultants identified past and current litigations as well as significant court verdicts that affected or were likely to affect the products, technologies and the applicable market segments of the company. Code Quality Recommendations Copperpod experts found that a significant portion of the source code developed by the company’s external contractors lacked legal copyright and trade secret notices. We recommended certain tools to automatically set up a code template with pre-filled legal terms that would prevent any future litigation and business conflicts. Also, as an added measure, to help new developers identify who to contact for specific institutional knowledge and bug resolution our experts recommended that author(s), creation dates and a brief revision history be included as comments at the top of each source code file. Copperpod also found that given the sensitive and confidential nature of their data, the company should consolidate their code into a single active and regularly backed up repository as opposed to multiple fragmented repositories. This would ensure that each checkout of code as well as data is recorded and maintained in a single secure location. Our experts also highlighted a low comment-to-code ratio in certain product source code which places high dependency on the original author and requires a longer learning curve for new developers. KEY INSIGHT Appropriately commented and organized source code reduces costs of debugging and scaling the product as the company grows in team size, markets and overlapping products KEY INSIGHT Applying appropriate copyright, trade secret and authorship notices on each source code can reduce legal costs of enforcement and help establish date of reduction to practice if the technology is ever stolen. Success The reports and recommendations submitted by Copperpod on the source code and functional components of the company’s products enabled the client to make an informed decision on investing into the company and the company itself to strength their source code and data storage for the future. The multi-million dollar investment path taken by our client has led to aggressive expansion of the firm and its sales across US.

Copperpod's technology experts help attorneys strengthen complex IP litigation and monetization with patent consulting and litigation support services. Experts at Copperpod bring with them decades of patent search and patent litigation experience to help attorneys defend clients during patent infringement cases and evaluate patentability of new inventions. Our no-stone-unturned approach helps you not just find the perfect prior art, but also fully understand the state of the art. We also help invalidity experts understand, document and prepare their expert reports. Our search covers more than 100 patent office databases around the world - including European, Japanese, Chinese and Korean patents - as well as all major non-patent literature and product databases. 10 Prior Art Search Mistakes That Undermine Your Inter Partes Review Read More Prior art search is a labor-intensive and time consuming task that requires right strategy to find the prior art document from patent & non-patent literature Read More CLIENT SUCCESS Prior Art Search: Copperpod helps NY law firm file Inter Partes Review Petition Read More Frequently asked questions Prior Art Search What is a Prior art search? A prior art search (also called a patent search) reveals whether (or which portions of) an invention is truly novel and truly non-obvious, in light of all published literature (including patents, technical papers, products, manuals, even university theses). How much does a prior art search cost? A typical prior art search costs between USD 1000-3000, depending upon number of claims, claim complexity and the technology. Depending on volume, we also price prior art search projects either on an hourly rate or on a fixed-price basis. What is the turnaround time for a prior art search report? A patent literature prior art search report typically takes 3-4 days. An exhaustive prior art search (including non-patent literature) report could take from 5-8 days. Copperpod IP prepares an invalidity search report which is keyword based, citation based and inventor based search report and it contains result feature matrix, claim by claim mapping, detailed analyst comments explaining how the prior art shows that the patented claims are invalid, and annotations highlighting the most important portions of the cited prior art. What types of evidence would be included in a prior art search report? Evidence for a prior art search can come from a variety of sources, such as : Patent databases (USPTO, EPO, CNIPA, JPO, IP Australia, IPOS, IPO, WIPO and nearly a 100 other jurisdictions) Non-Patent literature database (IEEE, ACM, ScienceDirect, SCOPUS, ITU-T, Google Scholar, Amazon, Google Books and many more) Product manuals, product videos Technical standards Product teardowns Source code of the software running on old products Do your prior art search reports include Non Patent literature as well? Yes, our prior art search report covers NPL (Non-Patent Literature) database as well, such as IEEE, ACM, ScienceDirect, SCOPUS, ITU-T, Google Scholar, Google Books and Scribd, PubMed, IBM-TDM, GlobalSpec, COMPENDEX, SIAM Amazon, Infibeam, eBay Internet Archives Product manuals, product videos and demonstrations, Technical standards Product teardowns Source code of the software running on old products Do your prior art search reports include obviousness (USC 103) prior art references? Yes, our prior art search report provides analysis covering top anticipatory prior art as well as possible prior art combinations for showing how an invention may have been obvious in view of the various prior art combinations. Do you do design patent prior art search? Yes, we do design patent prior art search. Our design patent prior art search strategies include: Product reviews websites Product prototype search (Crowdfunding site) Product Designs Manufacturer's samples E-Commerce websites Geography-Based or Region-Specific search Product backtracking Google Lens Locarno Classification Patent citation analysis Keyword based search Product videos on social media

Frequently Asked Questions Got a question? We are here to answer! If you don't see your question here, drop us a line on our Contact Page. Source Code Review Patent Infringement Claim Charts Prior Art Search Target Scouting What is source code review? Source Code Review helps identify crucial evidence of infringement from within the defendant's source code before and during fact discovery. Source code evidence can arguably be the most powerful weapon in a litigator's toolkit, requiring not only specialized tools but also unique expertise. How does Copperpod perform source code review? Our source code experts navigate through source code to identify missing code, evidence of infringement and detailed excerpts for use in expert reports and at trial. We use highly specialized tools and software that make the source code review process as efficient as possible - while ensuring that no relevant evidence is overlooked. Our US-based source code experts are proficient in all modern programming languages and platforms such as C, C++, Java, PHP, Javascript, Ruby on Rails, VHDL, Verilog, Objective C, ASP.NET, Python, Perl, Swift, MATLAB, Assembely and many more. Does Copperpod have US-based source code reviewers? Yes, our US-based source code experts have 15+ years of experience as source code reviewers. They have reviewed millions of lines of code in several high tech cases covering enterprise software, web applications, mobile software, telecommunications and embedded software. Does Copperpod provide claim charts based on source code review? Yes, Copperpod's source code reviewers often articulate their findings in the form of claim charts or exhibits to expert reports. For more information on our claim charting services, click here . How long does a source code review take? The duration of a code review can vary widely between 1-20 days depending on the volume of code produced and the number of review computers allowed under the protective order. Most reviews take around 1.5 weeks.

Copperpod IP's patent consultants and technical experts help attorneys enforce complex patents using deep research and reverse engineering. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Job Title: Patent Research Associate Department: Operations Location: Mohali, Punjab Reports to: Consultant About the role: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Patent Research Associate to support our IP team. The ideal candidate is familiar with patent databases, has a strong technical background, and is capable of conducting thorough patent research and analysis. This individual will play a critical role in supporting the IP team's efforts to identify potential infringement and freedom-to-operate issues, as well as assist with the preparation of patent applications. Key Responsibilities: Conduct patent searches to support the identification of relevant prior art and patentability evaluations. Analyze and interpret patent documents to determine the scope of protection and assess potential infringement risks. Prepare reports and presentations summarizing search results and findings. Collaborate with the IP team to support the preparation and filing of patent applications. Stay up-to-date on IP laws, regulations, and best practices. Maintain and organize patent databases and archives. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field, such as Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science. 1+ years of experience in patent research or a related field. Strong technical writing and analytical skills. Familiarity with patent databases and search tools, such as Google Patents, USPTO, and WIPO. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills. If you are passionate about intellectual property and have a strong technical background, we encourage you to apply for this role by writing to hr@copperpodip.com . We offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Copperpod IP is a leading intellectual property consulting firm, that helps businesses protect and monetize their ideas. Our experienced consultants offer a range of services including patent prosecution, trademark registration, and IP strategy development. With our tailored solutions, we help businesses in various industries stay ahead of the competition. Visit us today to learn more. NETWORK AND DATA SECURITY In the digital age, cryptography has advanced to address the encryption and decryption of private communications through the internet and computer systems, a branch of cyber and network security, in a manner which is far more complex than anything in the world of cryptography. Advancements in mobile technology in terms of hardware and software and growing spiking of smartphones are likely to further the demand for even more robust encryption by 2025. The software segment accounted for the majority of the encryption software market with around 80% share in 2019 and is expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast time span. Encryption software emerged as a viable solution for ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Intellectual property and cybersecurity affect our lives more than most people are aware. Learning the basics of both provides a unique perspective on just how much both topics influence the world around us and help color the decisions we make—from business decisions to financial decisions, to the use of technology in protecting our data and IP assets. Obtaining the advice and guidance of counsel is a relatively simple and inexpensive way to protect a company’s proprietary technology and avoid common pitfalls of such lawsuits. Copperpod provides Patent Portfolio , Claim Chart , Prior Art Search and Reverse Engineering services to help attorneys dig deep into computer technology products. Our experts are well versed with Java, Objective-C, C/C++, PHP and most other popular programming languages, as well as expertise on security and cryptography standards such as DES, AES, RSA, OpenPGP, MD5, SHA-1, SHA-2, DSA and WEP to provide clients with unparalleled insights and thorough analysis during IP monetization and litigation. Contact Us To Know More SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY FIRM LICENSES REAL-TIME DEDUPLICATION PATENTS TO CLOUD COMPUTING COMPANIES PATENT MONETIZATION: NY LAW FIRM LICENSES ELECTRONICS OEM PATENTS TO TELECOM NETWORK PROVIDERS PATENT INFRINGEMENT ANALYSIS: ENFORCEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS (IIoT) PATENTS BY HOUSTON ENTREPRENEUR LATEST INSIGHTS Antitrust Laws Demystified: Google, BlackRock, and the Battle for Fair Markets Computer Security Federated Learning: A Paradigm Shift Towards Decentralized AI Intellectual Property What is Node.js? Operating Systems The Technology Behind Biometric Authentication: How Do Machines Recognize You? Computer Security Homomorphic Encryption Keeps Your Data Encrypted All Time Computer Security CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA Verification to Identify that a User is not a Robot Software

Copperpod IP's patent consultants and technical experts help attorneys enforce complex patents using deep research and reverse engineering. Anti-Racism Statement Our Commitment We stand firmly against racism and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment for all. We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or cultural background. Racism, in any form, has no place in our organization or our society. Our Stance We unequivocally condemn racism and discrimination. We recognize that racism can manifest in both overt actions and subtle biases, and we are dedicated to confronting and eliminating these behaviors within our organization. Our commitment extends beyond words to tangible actions that promote justice, fairness, and equality. Our Actions To uphold our commitment to anti-racism, we pledge to: Foster an Inclusive Culture: We strive to create a workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We actively celebrate diversity and encourage open dialogue on issues related to race and inclusion. Educate and Raise Awareness: We provide ongoing education and training for our employees to build awareness and understanding of racism, cultural competence, and unconscious bias. This helps us to recognize and address inequities and fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth. Ensure Fair Practices: We are committed to equitable practices in all aspects of our business, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, and compensation. We continually review and refine our policies to ensure they support diversity and eliminate bias. Support and Stand in Solidarity: We support and stand in solidarity with those who experience racial injustice. We provide resources and support to our employees and engage in community efforts that promote racial equity and justice. Hold Ourselves Accountable: We are committed to transparency and accountability in our anti-racism efforts. We regularly review our progress, seek feedback from our employees and stakeholders, and take corrective action where needed to ensure we are living up to our values. We invite all members of our community—employees, partners, clients, and visitors—to join us in our commitment to anti-racism. By working together, we can create a more inclusive, equitable, and just society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

CLIENT SUCCESS PATENT INFRINGEMENT ANALYSIS: COPPERPOD HELPS PATENT OWNER ENFORCE FIRMWARE GENERATION PATENT AGAINST 35 SYSTEM-ON-CHIP (Soc) MANUFACTURERS Challenge The client was evaluating a patent portfolio related to development of firmware for System-on-Chip (SoC) and Microcontroller Unit (MCU) products. The evaluation required expertise and technical skills relevant not only to software development but also complex semiconductor products. The client's patent disclosed a novel method for generating firmware code for embedded systems. The invention introduced an abstraction layer allowing firmware developers to auto-generate much of the code components and thereby reduce the overall time it takes to develop hardware-specific firmware for highly customizable SoCs and MCUs. Solution Copperpod reviewed the patent in depth to evaluate its monetization potential and identified the market segments and the major players in the market that make, use or sell products that infringed the patent claims. Exhaustive research was done into well-known SDKs and SoC products provided by various semiconductor companies. After a thorough study of the patents, our experts shortlisted 35 such companies as potential targets, sorted according to geography, revenue and major customers. KEY INSIGHT Testing the product and performing the claimed steps can strengthen infringement position much more than documentation and marketing literature that may not reveal each and every functionality of the product. Copperpod experts downloaded the SDKs for each of the target products and performed the claimed steps for a dummy SoC product to collect the relevant evidence. Success Copperpod worked closely with the client providing ad-hoc technical analysis throughout the monetization campaign including refining positions after case filing and during settlement negotiations with more than a dozen companies - resulting in several favorable out-of-court settlement agreements for the client.

Copperpod's technical experts help attorneys identify key evidence of trade secret misappropriation from defendant's documents and source code. Trade Secret Enforcement Our trade secret management and enforcement helps companies protect their competitive advantage through trade secrets and their trade secrets through technology. DEFINE commercially valuable trade secrets owned by the company, the date of origination, creators as well as employees and vendors that have been given access to individual trade secrets. MARK documents that contain trade secret information providing ample notice to a recipient of the confidential nature of the document. DISSEMINATE to all current and new employees and vendors the nature and importance of trade secrets that will be disclosed to them, and insert trade secret provisions in contracts. MONITOR continuously the activities and association of current and former employees and vendors with competitors and litigate when necessary. Power Management Enterprise Software Embedded Systems Web Browsers and Applications Cryptography Data Compression Content Management Systems Video Surveillance Systems Image Processing Semiconductor Memory Management We have also leveraged our source code review capabilities to help clients achieve success in several high-tech trade secret cases Demystifying Trade Secrets Read More Copperpod’s proprietary DM2 (Define, Mark, Disseminate, Monitor) model for trade secret management and enforcement helps companies protect their competitive advantage through trade secrets and their trade secrets through technology. Read More

Copperpod IP's patent consultants and technical experts help attorneys enforce complex patents using deep research and reverse engineering. Insights Patent Invalidity Search: New Approaches to Prior Art Search Purva Sharma | Chief Operating Officer purva@copperpodip.com Purva Sharma is a seasoned business development professional and intellectual property expert with a wealth of experience in identifying licensing opportunities and maximizing business value. With over 8 years in the industry and a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Purva is well-equipped to analyze patents and products in the consumer electronics, software, and telecommunications sectors. At Copperpod, Purva serves as the head of business development, HR processes, and overall operations for the India office. She is a Cornell University alumnus and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Purva's areas of expertise include telecommunications and computer networks, content delivery networks, consumer electronics, enterprise software, and data centers and server infrastructure. She has a proven track record of success, as evidenced by her notable achievements in representing Fortune 500 clients across Europe and USA. Whether she's mining patent portfolios for enforceable patents, conducting infringement research, or evaluating the strength of infringement and invalidity positions, Purva consistently delivers results for her clients. Her expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset to any organization. Representative Matters: Retained by Blue Spike's outside counsel for mining Blue Spike's patent portfolio for enforceable patents covering digital rights management, digital watermarking and cryptography. Purva identified over 15 potential licensees for the portfolio and helped outside counsel form infringement positions through product demonstrations and public documentation research. Retained by a Chicago-based law firm for infringement research related to cardiovascular implants as part of ongoing licensing negotiations. Her analysis provided crucial leverage for the client, enabling the client to negotiate more favorable terms with its partner. Retained by a leading plaintiff law firm in Texas for evaluating strength of infringement and invalidity positions for a potential contingency engagement. Purva identified 3 close prior art references that could potentially invalidate the patent claims - and cautioned the client away from the engagement. 3 years later, the PTAB found the patent claims invalid in light of 2 of those prior art references. Retained by a Germany-based technology company for patent infringement research related to operating system products. Purva led the effort to reverse engineer hardware and software to show infringement.