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Patent Search Services
Patent search services are essential for
inventors and entrepreneurs looking to protect
their intellectual property. This document covers
the types of patent searches, how to conduct
them, the risks involved, and the benefits of
professional services. It also provides
information on databases used for patent searches
and answers frequently asked questions about the
patent process. by US Novel Patent
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Types of Patent Searches
Patentability 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 An invalidity search happens
after a patent has been issued. This search aims
to locate documents that challenge the validity
of a patent because of research missed during the
original patentability search. It's usually
conducted by another party trying to invalidate
the patent.
Clearance Search A patent clearance search can
determine if an invention infringes on another
patent. Think of it as getting "clearance" that
your invention is good to go. It is also known as
a freedom-to-operate (FTO) search.
State of the Art Search To learn more about other
patents in the same field as your invention, a
state of art patent search is best. Once
conducted, you're exposed to all relevant and
prior art that relates to your invention. This
search can help you understand recent research to
help you adjust accordingly.
Note It's imperative to note that one search
does not compensate for another search. For
example, when you conduct a patentability search,
you are finding out if your invention is
patentable, or if you qualify for a patent. The
search will not cover an invalidity search, or
tell you if you're infringing on another patent.
When searching choose the one best for your needs.
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Conducting Your Own Patent Search
Many inventors opt to do their own patent search
to save money. Although conducting your own
search is a reasonable idea, you must be
cautious. As an inventor, you may not know how to
accurately perform a search. You can miss key
information that will be vital to your case.
Step 1 Choose a Database Go to uspto.gov or WIPO
or Google Patents to start. Next, select tools to
help search by patent classification from the
list of related USPTO services. You can also
start searching at google.com/patents. There are
many websites that offer free patent searches.
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Step 2 Perform the Search Patent searching is a
valuable tool. It will reveal prior art and helps
in patent drafting.
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Step 3 Analyze Results Review the search results
carefully to determine if your invention is novel
and non-obvious compared to existing patents.
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Risks of Conducting Your Own Patent Search
Giving Away Your Idea Risk of giving away your
invention information when searching for it
online. By typing your keywords or ideas into
different search engines, you're releasing them
to the public. There are marketing companies and
other inventors who threaten your information
through the internet, easily and freely, and they
monitor keywords. You wouldn't want to trigger
someone else to steal your idea.
Wasting Time (and Money) Patenting your idea is
to waste of time, right? When conducting your own
search, you have a risk of missing or overlooking
close references or not having all the keywords
associated with your invention, which can be a
huge time- waster when you have to go back and
search again. The risk increases even more if you
proceed on with a patent application and get
denied. Now that's both money and time wasted
from you doing your own keyword search not
worth the risk.
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Professional Patent Search Services
Are you an inventor or entrepreneur with a unique
idea? Do you want to protect your intellectual
property and ensure that your idea is original?
Then a patent search is an essential step in the
patent process. A patent search helps you find
out if someone else has already patented a
similar idea, and it helps you avoid the costly
process of developing and applying for a patent
that may not be granted. However, patent searches
can be expensive, especially if you're just
starting out. That's why we offer affordable
patent search services to help you protect your
ideas.
Benefits of choosing us as your Patent
Attorney Improve the chances of patent success by
working around existing inventions
Confidence in Patentability You can gain
confidence in the patentability of your invention
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Patent Defense Defend your patent
Expert Analysis We will analyze patent results
whether your invention is patentable
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We have 18 years experience in filing a patent
applications and can save you time
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Databases Used for Patent Searches
Subscription- based patent databases US Patent
and Trademark Office (USPTO) database (provides
access to millions of patents and patent
applications.) European Patent Office (EPO)
database (provides access to millions of patents
and patent applications.)
Online Patent Engine Online patent search engines
that allow you to search for patents based on
keywords, classification codes, or inventor names.
Patent analysis tools It is used in advanced
algorithms and natural language processing to
help you analyze patent data and identify
relevant patents.
Legal databases Derwent Innovation, XLSCOUT,
LexisNexis
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a patent? A patent search is the process
of searching for existing patents or patent
applications that may be relevant to your
invention.
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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.
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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.
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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?MURLPaten
tPublicSearch 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.
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