Key Uses:
1. Where Your Assets Are Blocking Competitors
See which of your applications are cited in 102 and 103 rejections against competitors’ applications.
These citations indicate where your portfolio is directly or partially blocking competitors from securing claims
Filter by competitor or technology domain (CPC/Tech Center).
Identify:
Which competitors you are blocking most often.
Emerging competitors entering your space.
Assets that may be strong candidates for licensing or enforcement.
Access a quick list of your patents that most frequently block competitors. This can also guide maintenance fee decisions.
Example: In this heat map, Hyundai’s assets are shown blocking applications from Ford, Honda, Toyota, and Volkswagen. The darker shades highlight the USPTO Technology Centers where Hyundai most frequently blocks competitors, helping identify the most competitive areas of innovation:
2. Your Assets Being Blocked by Competitors
View which of your applications are being rejected based on competitor prior art.
Identify:
Competitors who most often block your filings.
The specific competitor assets most frequently cited.
Use this insight to adjust claim strategy and avoid rejections in future filings.
Example: This heat map shows when and where Hyundai’s applications were blocked by competitor prior art. Each row represents a filing year, while the columns represent USPTO Technology Centers. Darker shades indicate the years and tech areas where Hyundai faced the highest number of citations, helping uncover trends in competitor activity over time:
3. All Citation Data
A comprehensive table of forward citations for the selected assignee (Example: Hyundai).
Includes both citing and cited application details.
Export data for deeper analysis outside of Juristat (e.g., Excel or BI tools).
How Our Customers Use Citation Insights
Assess Patent Value: Understand which assets are most influential in your industry.
Track Competitor Activity: Spot new competitors or shifting trends over time.
Guide R&D and IP Strategy: Shape filing strategy to minimize rejections and strengthen positioning.
Unlock Enforcement and Licensing Opportunities: Identify potential infringers or partners.
Example Use Cases
A corporate IP team sees a rise in rejections caused by a new competitor → they can proactively monitor and counter.
A law firm identifies client assets that consistently block competitors → these become prime candidates for licensing discussions.
An R&D leader analyzes backward citations to design filings that stand apart from existing prior art.