US-based Questel, a provider of online information services, and GenomeQuest, a provider of large-scale genomic software applications, have announced a partnership to integrate their respective platforms for researching and managing global IP. Specifically, GQ-IP users will now have the option to review biological sequence patents directly on Questel’s Orbit platform.
GQ-IP is claimed to be the world’s only complete, integrated research platform for global IP on biological sequences. It offers researchers the tools needed to complete assignments in sequence patentability, freedom to operate, potential infringement, competitive intelligence and business opportunity. Known for one of the largest IP databases collections in the world, Orbit offers an array of tools for searching, mapping, watching, archiving and sharing information, as well as analysing and managing IP portfolios.
The integration reportedly makes it easy for researchers to take advantage of GenomeQuest’s collection and dedicated biological sequence search engine as well as Questel’s coverage of value-added patent databases, semantic search and advanced patent landscaping tools. Questel and GenomeQuest are offering their partner customers a free trial period. More information on this offer, including upcoming educational webinars, is available at Welcome Questel and Welcome GenomeQuest.
