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Device teardown to support patent enforcement

A leading U.S. IP law firm engaged us to analyze a mobile device’s internal structure and assess its alignment with patent claims.

The Challenge

Translating internal product design into patent enforcement insights

A top U.S. IP law firm, transitioning from defensive litigation to IP enforcement, needed to investigate potential infringement tied to the structural design of a mobile device.

They required a partner who could go beyond surface-level analysis: one capable of sourcing the product, dissecting its internal architecture, and translating technical findings into patent-aligned insights. The ultimate goal was to determine whether the device’s internal components and materials corresponded to specific patent claims, forming a foundation for potential enforcement action.

A disassembled smartphone with components, a screwdriver, and tools arranged on a blue work mat.

The Solution

Creating an end-to-end solution for patent infringement assessment

We delivered an end-to-end infringement assessment workflow, combining advanced imaging, material analysis, and claims mapping to provide a clear, evidence-backed view of potential patent alignment.

By integrating structural and compositional analysis with patent claim interpretation, we enabled the client to move from raw device data to actionable insights. This comprehensive approach ensured that every finding directly supported their evidence-of-use evaluation.

KEY STEPS

Device Sourcing and Preparation

We procured the target device and prepared a teardown strategy to ensure a detailed, accurate analysis.

Advanced Imaging and Structural Analysis

Conducted full disassembly with high-resolution imaging of internal components. Applied X-ray imaging, cross-sectioning, optical microscopy, and SEM to uncover internal architecture

Material Composition Identification

Used SEM-EDX spectroscopy to determine the material makeup of key components.

Patent Claims Mapping

Mapped structural and material findings directly to relevant patent claims for evidence-of-use assessment

Our Impact

End-to-end execution: Delivered a seamless workflow from device sourcing to claims mapping, eliminating the need for multiple vendors

Evidence-backed insights: Provided clear, technically substantiated findings to support a robust evidence-of-use assessment

Informed decision-making: Equipped the client with reliable analysis to guide strategic IP enforcement actions with confidence.

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The challenge

A top U.S. IP law firm needed to assess potential patent infringement in a mobile device’s internal design.

Why it worked

End-to-end workflow

Our team combined product teardown, structural and material analysis, and claims mapping to deliver actionable insights.

The outcome

  • Full device and component evaluation completed efficiently
  • Findings supported informed IP strategy decisions
  • Enabled confident, evidence-backed evaluation of potential enforcement
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