Technology & Patent Research International, Inc. (TPR), a company specializing in patent and literature search services celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025. According to a company press release, for three decades, TPR has provided high-quality, strategic patent research to multinational corporations, AM Law 100 law firms, and research institutions across 33 countries.
The company specializes in supporting intellectual property professionals with a comprehensive suite of patent research solutions, including freedom-to-operate (FTO) assessments, patent invalidity searches, patent landscapes, competitive intelligence, and due diligence studies. TPR’s technical expertise spans multiple sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemistry, high-tech, electronics, engineering, and medical devices.
Elevating Patent Research Through Expertise and Technology
Over the past three decades, TPR has built its reputation by combining advanced patent search technology with deep subject matter expertise. Its team of U.S.-based Patent Search Analysts delivers tailored research insights that help legal teams, R&D departments, and corporate IP professionals make informed decisions on patent validity, competitive positioning, and freedom to operate.
“We remain committed to staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven landscape while preserving the human expertise that is critical for accurate and reliable patent research,” said Trudi Jones, Vice President of TPR in the press release. “For 30 years, our clients have trusted us to provide reliable insights that strengthen their IP strategy, and we are proud to continue delivering value in an ever-changing innovation landscape.”
As AI technology advances, the role of expert judgment in patent search and analysis has become increasingly critical. According to TPR, AI-powered patent search tools can enhance search efficiency but often fall short when it comes to interpretation, targeting, and nuanced decision-making. TPR’s human-led approach ensures comprehensive and accurate results that AI alone cannot achieve.
Why Companies Are Returning to U.S.-Based Patent Research Services
The global patent research landscape has shifted in recent years, with many corporations and law firms choosing to move their research operations back to U.S.-based providers like TPR. While offshore patent search services once gained popularity due to cost savings, companies have increasingly prioritized accuracy, reliability, and deep technical understanding, which TPR offers through its team of specialized analysts.
This shift underscores a growing industry recognition that high-quality patent research — particularly in high-stakes intellectual property litigation or competitive market analysis — requires a level of expertise and precision that offshore providers often cannot deliver. According to the release, TPR’s U.S.-based approach provides law firms and corporate legal teams with a higher degree of confidence in the accuracy and depth of their patent research.
Looking Ahead: Driving the Future of Patent Research
As TPR celebrates its 30th anniversary, the company plans to expand its capabilities to meet the growing demands of the patent and intellectual property industry. According to the press release, the company’s continued investment in advanced patent search technologies, coupled with its commitment to expert-driven analysis, positions it as a strategic partner for IP practitioners worldwide.
“We understand that the future of patent research will require both technological innovation and human expertise,” Jones added. “Our mission has always been to deliver the highest quality patent research, and we are proud to remain a trusted partner for law firms, corporations, and research institutions around the globe.”
About Technology & Patent Research International, Inc. (TPR)
Founded in 1995, Technology & Patent Research International, Inc. (TPR) is a provider of patent and literature search services. Serving multinational corporations, AM Law 100 law firms, and research institutions across 33 countries, TPR specializes in freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches, patent invalidity research, competitive intelligence, and patent landscape analysis. With a team of expert U.S.-based Patent Search Analysts, TPR delivers comprehensive, accurate, and strategic patent research to inform critical business, R&D, and legal decisions.
