Continuous Patent Surveillance Is Redefining IP Monetization
Most patent portfolios are not underperforming they are under-monitored. Traditional infringement detection relies on periodic searches, manual reviews, or expensive outside counsel, leaving long gaps where valuable signals are missed. In fast-moving markets, product updates, regulatory filings, and online disclosures change far more quickly than quarterly reviews can capture. Continuous patent surveillance addresses this gap by shifting IP teams from reactive checks to always-on intelligence. Instead of static claim charts, surveillance systems continuously track global products and map them against active patent portfolios , surfacing overlaps as soon as they emerge . This shift is becoming critical as enforcement frameworks strengthen across the US, Europe, and Asia, and as organizations face pressure to monetize dormant patents more efficiently. With a large share of corporate and university patents remaining unlicensed, real-...