Embracing the fourth industrial revolution
Industrial Automation
With over 20 billion connected devices expected to be in use by 2025, the technologies at the heart of Industry 4.0 will impact everything and everyone.
We have a proven track record of supporting companies working at the forefront of technologies in Industrial Automation such as:
- Robotics
- Sensors
- 3D printing
- AI/Machine Learning
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As a leading technology company, we need instant answers to who’s doing what. Cipher helps us navigate complex patent landscapes.
Lucy Wojcik, Head of IP, Ocado
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Building a Taxonomy for Industrial Automation
A Taxonomy for patented technologies in Industrial Automation could include the following:
- 3D Printing
- Control Systems and connectivity
- Digital Factory
- Motors and Drives
- Robotics
- Sensor Technology
To find out more about what classifiers could be included in an Industrial Automation Taxonomy download our example below
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Example of an Industrial Automation Taxonomy
Industrial Automation
Types of classifiers in an Industrial Automation Taxonomy include:
- 3D Printing
- Control Systems and connectivity
- Motors and Drives
- Robotics
Insights and Events
Machine Vision
Machine vision plays a major role in robotics and automated manufacturing processes. Investment in the space is seen through the increased level of patent activity over the last decade. Find out who the key players are by accessing this complimentary patent landscape.
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Collaborative Robotics
See how the patent activity of collaborative robotics has changed over time and how this technology might allow us to return to workspaces sooner than we thought.
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Swarm Robotics
See which robotics technology area is leading with the most patent activity over time.
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Case Studies
How law firms can use data analytics to build long term partnerships with their clients
Calum Smyth, Partner at Wiggin LLP, explains how law firms can become true advisers to their clients by harnessing the latest advances in technology and data analytics.
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CFC Underwriting on being data led to accurately assess IP insurance risk
Maddi Brown, Intellectual Property Practice Leader at CFC Underwriting Ltd, shares how Cipher has helped to understand and quantify IP insurance risk.
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Seagate on keeping up with technology changes
Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at Seagate, Bob Pechman explains the pressures of supporting the business during a period of rapid technological change and how Cipher helps see the patent landscape through Seagate’s own technology lens.
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Centrica on the value of Cipher
Charles Clark, Director of Intellectual Property at Centrica, discusses the efficiency gains from using Cipher and the tasty bits of data gleaned from using Cipher’s AI over conventional search.
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Richardson Oliver Insights on the challenges of IP Teams
COO of Richardson Oliver Insights, Erik Oliver, talks about the challenges faced by IP teams with managing high value portfolios and the increased demand for both better data and better ways to communicate the value of patents.
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Red Hat on using the Cipher Optimisation Model
Jared Engstrom, Head of Patent Development, talks about the growth in Red Hat’s portfolio, how he has used Cipher’s custom classifiers and how the Cipher Optimisation model has improved their understanding of the competitive landscape.
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Custom Taxonomy
Find out how Cipher can build your taxonomy using classifiers:
- Matching to your view of the patent landscape
- Your own taxonomy is accurate, fast and repeatable
- It’s easy to use, saves time and reduces costs.
Other sectors
Universal Technology Taxonomy
The Universal Technology Taxonomy (UTT) is the world’s first taxonomy that divides over 45 million patents into 10 super-classes and 122 sub-classes.
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Automotive
The industry standard for understanding the future of the cars and automotive industry.
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Aerospace and Defence
Technologies within this taxonomy include: air turbine starters; electromagnetics; flight management systems for drones; head mounted displays (HMDs); and virtual cockpits.
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Semiconductor
Supporting the sector in times of fast pace and high stakes technology evolution
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With Cipher you can…
Optimise your portfolio
Ensure you have the right portfolio to meet your strategic patenting objectives.
Gather competitor intelligence
Understand who’s doing what by automating patent to technology mapping.
Model cross licensing
Combine patent and revenue data to determine rational licensing outcomes.
Manage your budget
Justify patent budgets and communicate the impact of your investment.
Conduct due diligence
Automate manual reviews for efficient execution of M&A and licensing transactions.
Tackle inbound patent assertion
Be prepared with evidence to create a fast and effective threat assessment.
Benchmark your portfolio
Assess your portfolio in comparison to other owners through your technology lens.
Monetise your portfolio
Identify opportunities to create value through licensing or sale of patent assets.
Predict technology trends
Track new technologies and discover the unknown owners of future innovation.
Create Risk Mitigation Strategies
Understand the materiality of your threats to define your risk mitigation strategy.