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Nicos Raftis

Nicos Raftis

Chief Executive Officer at Paradigm Shift

You need a systematic workaround for a patent? I'm happy to help.

Limassol, Cyprus

My Focus

There are a number of scenarios in which it is necessary to develop a workaround for a patent. When attempting to circumvent patents that are standing in your way, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the wider domain. There are two key reasons for this: firstly, to avoid inadvertently infringing another patent after making changes, and secondly, to draw inspiration from a wealth of prior art, regardless of the age of the patent application. Our systematic approach involves graphical processing of patent figures to facilitate this process.

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Podcast on Understanding Patents

This podcast episode emphasizes that truly understanding patents involves more than just deciphering legal jargon; it requires grasping the technical aspects, competitive advantages, and underlying principles of the invention. It highlights the interdisciplinary nature of patent understanding, emphasizing the need for legal, technical, and business skills. The piece argues that a deep understanding of patents is crucial for innovation, avoiding infringement, and developing strategic IP portfolios.
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Decoding the Patent Puzzle: Why “Understanding Patents” Goes Beyond the Surface

In the intricate world of intellectual property, the phrase “understanding patents” often conjures images of legal experts poring over dense technical documents. However, as revealed in a recent interview with Nikos Raftis, founder and director of IP Research, this common perception barely scratches the surface of what true patent comprehension entails. Let’s dive into the multifaceted challenge of understanding patents and explore why it’s crucial for innovation, product development, and competitive advantage.
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Systematic patent dsign around

There are a number of instances where it is necessary to develop a workaround for a patent. Our systematic approach involves the graphical processing of patent figures.

Product development

From concept to industrialization, we follow a process that ensures that a competitive advantage is secured through new concepts that can operate robustly and can be manufactured economically.

Intellectual property strategy

IP and product development are considered in parallel. Secure your future design freedom, block competitors, minimize risks, and maximize value.

Inventive problem solving & radical cost reduction

When things seem to have reached a dead-end, reach out to us. When you need to implement a function at a fraction of the cost, we can help. We use a variety of inventive problem solving tools to eliminate contradictions and find solutions that work.

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