Strengthening your patent portfolio with IDS audits

Missed disclosures can mean the difference between a strong, enforceable patent and one that crumbles under scrutiny. If undisclosed prior art surfaces during litigation or licensing negotiations, your patent could be at risk of invalidation. IDS audits ensure you don’t find yourself in that position.

IDS audits ensure you don’t find yourself in that position.

You don’t know what you don’t know, and that is doubly true when you inherit a portfolio of patents from another firm or even another attorney. Auditing a client’s patent family for missed disclosures will give you confidence that your patents stand on solid ground, with no holes in your knowledge. 

Additionally, ensuring full compliance and disclosure protects the value and enforceability of patents while reducing legal risks.

What’s at stake if you don’t audit?

• Risk of invalidation – If prior art was overlooked and ultimately not properly disclosed, a competitor could use it to challenge your patent
• Weakened litigation position – Gaps in disclosure can be exploited in court, reducing your leverage in infringement cases
• Loss of licensing value – Undisclosed references can make potential licensees wary of investing in a patent
• Increased legal costs – Catching issues late means costly and time-consuming corrective actions

How IDS audits make your life easier

Juristat’s IDS audits take the pain out of reviewing patent families for missed disclosures. Instead of spending weeks manually reviewing documentation from multiple jurisdictions, our technology automates the process—saving time, money, and effort.

We analyze all IDSs, office actions, foreign office actions, and PCTs/ISRs related to a patent family, identifying any prior art that should have been disclosed but wasn’t. If we find missed disclosures, you can take proactive steps before they become major problems.

Why prosecution attorneys need transfer-in audits

When a new client joins your firm, you inherit their entire patent history. Can you trust that their previous counsel handled everything correctly? Transfer-in audits ensure:

• A strong foundation – Verify that the patents you’re now responsible for are enforceable and defensible
• Risk mitigation – Avoid assuming liability for past mistakes or omissions
• Client trust – Show your clients that you are thorough, proactive, and committed to protecting their IP

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Why litigation attorneys need IDS audits

In litigation, surprises are the last thing you want. Whether asserting a patent or defending against an infringement claim, you need to know if undisclosed prior art could be used against you. IDS audits:

• Expose weaknesses early – Don’t let opposing counsel find flaws in your patents before you do
• Strengthen your case – Fully vetted patents give you a stronger position in court
• Save time and money – Avoid wasting resources on litigation that could have been prevented with an audit

Make audits effortless with Juristat

Auditing a patent family for missed disclosures is time-consuming and expensive when done manually. Juristat’s technology automates the heavy lifting, freeing your team to focus on higher-value work. We deliver fast, comprehensive IDS audits, helping you:

• Reduce time spent on document review
• Minimize litigation risks
• Strengthen your client relationships

Imagine how much smoother your practice could run with this burden off your plate. Instead of digging through records for weeks, you get a clear, actionable report—allowing you to make informed decisions faster.

In patent law, knowledge is power. Ensure your patents are rock-solid before they face scrutiny. Let Juristat do the heavy lifting so you can focus on winning cases and protecting your clients. Schedule an information session today.