http://www.goinglegal.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Freedom to operate (FTO) search is also known as 'Freedom to practice' (FTP) or 'Product clearance' search. As the name suggests, it is understood that a freedom to operate is the option or the right that makes you free from all legal obstacles to comm... http://www.goinglegal.com/process-of-freedom-to-operate-search-1640589.html 07th July 2010