4. Other studies not to be forgotten
Study of monographs, patents, sector, industry and branch analyses, etc.
Study of standards, regulations, etc.
Any innovative solution needs to be the subject of an industrial property search. Check with INPI (Institut national de la propriété industrielle) for prior art searches.
In the event of a remarkable innovation in your workgroup, remember to protect the anteriority of the discovery, especially if you wish to apply for a patent. In this case, be sure to send a Soleau envelope with your discovery, thus proving the creation date of your invention.
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AFNOR NF X 50-100 November 2011: Value Management – Functional analysis, fundamental characteristics – Functional analysis: functional analysis of the need (or external) and technical/product functional analysis (or internal) – Requirements for deliverables and implementation procedures
AFNOR NF X 50-151 September 2007: Value Management – Functional expression...
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Acronyms and abbreviations
AF: functional analysis
AFE: external functional analysis
AFI: internal functional analysis
FAST: FunctionAnalysis System Technic
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