IP Darts/Clarivate Subscription
ID: ACQ-25-0107Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFUS PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE

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Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services (519290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f72cc6810f5442b48540abcceb6438b9/view
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    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) intends to contract with Clarivate Analytics (US) LLC for a subscription to their Crossbow Intellectual Property (IP) - Darts-IP platform, which is specifically designed for IP professionals to research case law and track ongoing litigation. This procurement aims to enhance the USPTO's capabilities in developing empirical data and analysis related to the international IP landscape, utilizing a unique database that includes civil, administrative, and criminal IP cases from the U.S., China, and Europe. The anticipated award date for this firm-fixed price Purchase Order is December 9, 2024, with a performance period comprising a one-year base and four option years. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Jennifer Springer or Emalee Gawrelski via email by November 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST.

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    Jennifer Springer
    Jennifer.Springer@uspto.gov
    Emalee Gawrelski
    Emalee.Gawrelski@uspto.gov
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