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What does "freedom to operate (FTO)" mean in IP

What does "freedom to operate (FTO)" mean in IP

Freedom to Operate (FTO) means you can commercialize a product without infringing someone else's patent rights. An FTO search reviews granted patents, pending applications, and claims in relevant jurisdictions to assess infringing risk.

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