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#85 Strategies for Patent Circumvention
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- Apr 17, 2026
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Summary
This podcast episode explains how companies can systematically design around existing patents to enable innovation without patent infringement. It presents a structured, TRIZ-based four-step approach: first, analysing products and relevant patents; second, categorising claims into unnecessary elements, limitations, and disadvantages; third, generating alternative technical solutions using inventive problem-solving methods; and fourth, validating feasibility and legal compliance. The episode emphasizes that patent circumvention is not merely defensive but a strategic innovation tool. By integrating legal analysis with engineering creativity, companies can turn patent thickets into opportunities, develop differentiated solutions, and enter competitive markets while remaining compliant with patent laws.