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"Next-generation" federated search: critical for intellectual property research.

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Next-generation federated search technologies are quickly becoming an essential and indispensable tool for attorneys, paralegals, expert witnesses, and owners of IP to create, protect, monitor and litigate their intellectual property portfolios.

Such technology provides a significant advantage over traditional forms of search, because it greatly speeds research; helps ensure a more comprehensive search; provides real-time results; can include social networking information from Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and others; and most importantly, keeps researchers apprised of new material on a daily basis.

Classical Dilemma in Intellectual Property

Perhaps you've heard of the litigator's nightmare: the lead attorney says "Your Honor, no one has done this before," just before the opposing counsel says, "That's interesting. Your Honor, I have with me proof that this has not only been done before, but that it has been well documented in a respected, peer-reviewed trade journal."

Aside from losing credibility with the judge, an attorney loses credibility with the client. And, in the world of intellectual property, such a mistake could cost dearly.

The dilemma arises when attorneys and other researchers balance cost and time, with the need for a comprehensive and complete search....

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