Definition and description of the innovation • Evaluation of possible and appropriate forms of protection of intellectual property • Benchmarking with the state of the art of technology and latest developments/trends.

Feasibility studies and tests • Evaluation of possible alternatives • Investigation of further developments and applications of the innovation • Strategies against possible bypassing by competitors.

Design & manufacturing of a prototype necessary for the proof of expected results and/or definition of patent claims and design of figures, descriptions, etc. • Execution of ultimate fine tuning and performance tests for the final definition of patent claims.

Design of international patent applications in accordance with present and future marketing strategies • Cooperation with patent office and patent attorneys during examination phase • Elaboration and design of advantageous or necessary alterations.

According to the status of the innovation / invention as OEM or proprietary or licensed product, transfer of technology / know-how and / or licensing will be managed / supported.