Patent Search Services
Patent Search Services in USA & India, for most inventors, a patent search should be the first step in the patent application process. The reason is simple. A patent search is used to determine whether the time and expense of moving forward with a patent application is a worthwhile endeavor. Novel Patent Services has expertise in patent search services.
Patent Search
A patent search is a way to find out if someone else already owns a patent on something similar to what you want to make. You need to know who owns the rights to something before you start making it. A patent search can help you determine whether someone else has patented something similar to what you plan to make. If they have, then you may not be able to use their idea without paying them royalties.Patentability Search / Novelty Search
A patentability search or novelty search happens prior to filing a patent application. This search verifies that your invention is new and qualifies for a patent. The patentability search is one of the most common searches that we conduct for inventors/applicants. we suggest that the applicants cannot spend money by filing a patent application without doing this search.Invalidity Search / Validity Search
Invalidity or Validity Search includes detailed research to determine whether the claims of a particular patent are valid or invalid when analyzed and compared to the prior art available on the date of filing. Only references disclosing the claim limitations are included in the results, and Novel patent analysts highlight the segments relevant to the claim elements.Clearance Search / FTO (Freedom to Operate)
Clearance Search is conducted to identify patents and published applications that may pose an infringement risk to your product or service, as well as expired patents that may indicate that your product or service is in the public domain. Our search involves all patent literature in a particular country/region by restricting the filing date to 20 years which is the maximum existing period of a patent. The report we provide involves the relevant sections of analyzed patents regarding the concept.Infringement / Non-Infringement Search
An infringement or Non-Infringement Search is conducted to determine whether a product or a process infringes upon an existing patent claim. This search plays a vital role in the case of product/process design/redesign. Our experienced analysts will search, identify relevant patents, and highlight claims within these patents in the search report.
The Patent Landscape Search
The Patent Landscape Search can identify potential patent portfolios for acquisition, existing or potential infringers to be pursued, and potential technology to be exploited. Typically, the results of a Patent Landscape Search include a graphical representation of how large numbers of patents relate to each other, based on various search fields, such as keywords, citations, applicants, patent classifications, and so on. A patent Landscape search helps to:- Monitor markets of interest and determine which patents are now in the public domain.
- Learn about the current and future competitors.
- Identify Gaps in research & development.
- Determine which of your patents are most valuable
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By our Patent Search Team
- Our main goal as a patent search team is to provide comprehensive patent search services to our clients in order to help them understand the patent landscape linked to their inventions.
- Our team consists of professional patent analysts that specialise in conducting patent searches in a wide range of industries and technologies. We use state-of-the-art patent search tools and databases to conduct our searches, ensuring that our clients receive accurate and up-to-date information.
Our patent search services include:
- Patentability search: Conducting a search to determine whether an invention is novel and non-obvious, and thus patentable.
- Freedom to operate search: Conducting a search to see if a proposed product or service infringes on any existing patents.
- Patent landscape analysis: Conducting a search to find patents related to a particular technology or industry, identifying potential competitors and opportunities for innovation.
- Invalidity search: Conducting a search to find prior art that may invalidate an existing patent.
Invention disclosure review: examining the invention disclosure to spot crucial elements and make sure the patent application contains all necessary details.
- In addition to achieving our client’s expectations, we are dedicated to offering first-rate customer service.
- By offering top-notch patent drafting services that assist our clients in protecting their intellectual property and achieving their business goals, we work to establish solid relationships with them.
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The state of the art is everything that has been made public either verbally or in writing prior to the application being filed. The aim of the novelty search is to ascertain this state of the art.
What is a patent search?
A patent search is the process of searching for existing patents or patent applications that may be relevant to your invention.
Why is a patent search important?
A patent search helps you determine:
- Novelty:Whether your invention is truly new and inventive compared to existing patents.
- Non-obviousness:Whether your invention wouldn't be obvious to someone with ordinary skill in the field based on existing knowledge.
- Freedom to Operate:Whether there are existing patents that could prevent you from making, using, or selling your invention.
- Competitive Landscape:Who else is working on similar inventions and what features are they focusing on.
What types of patent searches are there?
- Keyword Search:Searching patent databases using keywords related to your invention.
- Classification Search:Searching by patent classification codes that categorize inventions by technology area.
- Citation Search:Searching for patents that cite or are cited by a specific patent of interest.
- Boolean Search:Using logical operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine your search query in patent databases.
Where can I conduct a patent search?
There are several resources available for patent searching:
- USPTO Patent Database (Free):https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/static/pages/landing.html?MURL=PatentPublicSearch
- EPO Patent Database (Free):https://worldwide.espacenet.com/
- WIPO PatentScope (Free):https://patentscope.wipo.int/
- Commercial Patent Databases (Paid):These offer more advanced search features and analysis tools.