TECHNICAL SERVICES · BIOLOGICAL SEQUENCE SEARCH
Biological Sequence Search
Accelerate biological research and IP decision-making with accurate, comprehensive searches and analysis of DNA, RNA, protein, and peptide sequences.
WHY IT MATTERS
The problem it solves
Identifies sequence similarity, homology, and related biological sequences across global databases.
Helps uncover prior art and sequence disclosures relevant to patentability and IP analysis.
Reduces the risk of missing relevant sequence-based patents, publications, or biological disclosures.
Helps researchers identify known and potentially novel sequences.
Supports analysis of sequence variants, mutations, conserved regions, and functional relationships.
Helps evaluate the novelty and potential freedom-to-operate implications of sequence-based inventions.
HOW IT WORKS
From disclosure to actionable report
The same sequence on every engagement, in your system, to your rules.
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Scope and disclosure
The invention, key features and any known art are captured in a search brief.
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Search strategy
Classifications, keywords and databases are chosen for the technology and jurisdictions.
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Global patent and non-patent search
Patent databases and non-patent literature are searched, including non-English documents.
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Analysis and mapping
Relevant references are mapped to the features that matter for novelty or inventive step.
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Report and review
An actionable report is delivered and walked through with your team.
What Biological Sequence Search does
Searching for relevant biological sequences across large and complex patent datasets can be time-consuming and technically demanding. Identifying identical, similar, homologous, and variant sequences requires specialized search methods and careful analysis across DNA, RNA, and protein or amino acid sequences. The complexity and volume of sequence data can make it difficult to efficiently identify the patents and disclosures most relevant to an invention or technology.
Trexo conducts comprehensive biological sequence searches across patent sequence databases to identify relevant sequences and patent families based on defined search criteria. We analyze sequence relationships and supporting disclosures to provide actionable insights for patentability, prosecution, FTO, licensing, R&D, and competitive intelligence decisions. Our specialized sequence-search capabilities and technical expertise help identify relevant results while reducing the time and cost of searching.
Key capabilities
Sequence-level precision
Broad sequence and literature coverage
Multiple sequence search approaches
Contextual sequence interpretation
Expert result validation
THE OUTCOME
What Biological Sequence Search changes
Deep biological and technical expertise
High-relevance sequence results
Specialized sequence-search capabilities
Time and cost savings
Who it’s for
- IP law firms
- Corporate IP teams
- Portfolio management teams
- Innovation teams
- Research organizations
- Life sciences companies
- Licensing and business development teams
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About Biological Sequence Search
What types of sequences can you search?
We can support searches involving DNA, RNA, amino-acid/protein sequences, sequence variants, fragments, mutations, and related biological sequences.
Can you search sequences disclosed in patents?
Yes. We can identify and analyze sequences disclosed in patent documents and sequence listings across relevant global patent databases.
Can you identify similar or homologous sequences?
Yes. Depending on the objective, searches can identify exact matches, partial matches, similar sequences, homologous sequences, variants, and related sequence families.
Can you identify sequence variants and mutations?
Yes. Sequence comparison and alignment approaches can be used to identify relevant substitutions, insertions, deletions, mutations, and other sequence variations.
Can you identify the patents associated with a sequence?
Yes. Identified sequences can be linked to relevant patent documents, patent families, applicants/assignees, inventors, and associated technologies.
Can you determine how a sequence is being used?
Yes. We can analyze the technical disclosure surrounding a sequence to determine its reported function, biological target, application, or technology.
Can you search for a sequence when the exact sequence is not known?
Yes. Searches can be designed around biological targets, genes, proteins, functions, sequence characteristics, technical terminology, and related disclosures when an exact sequence is unavailable.
Can you search for sequences across multiple countries?
Yes. Searches can cover relevant international patent jurisdictions and can be customized based on the client's geographic requirements.
Can you identify competitors working with a particular sequence or target?
Yes. Sequence-related patents and publications can be analyzed to identify companies, research organizations, and other players active in the technology area.
Can you search sequences from scientific literature as well as patents?
Yes. Depending on the project scope, we can combine patent literature with scientific publications and other relevant technical sources.
What is included in the final report?
Depending on the project, the report can include matched sequences, sequence alignments, source documents, patent families, assignees, relevant technical disclosures, similarity information, and analytical observations.
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