Patentability Searches.
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Novelty Search, Prior Art Patent Search
Dessign IP’s Patentability Search service is designed with a single goal in mind – to give you the pertinent prior art, cost effectively and at the right time. Whether you are the person in-charge for patent prosecution at a corporation, a patent lawyer or someone with the next big idea, Patentability Search is the fuel that will take your innovation(s) forward and achieve results that really matter.
Expert Research Teams
Our research teams are custom-assembled, based on the technology of the requested research. Each team in led by a project manager, who is a patent attorney with the requisite subject matter expertise. The project manager acts as a valuable liaison before, during, and after each search project allowing you to get the results you need. Our veteran search professionals include patent attorneys, patent agents, and former patent examiners, all with extensive technical knowledge.
They utilize sophisticated search strategies for each project, accounting for individual features and combinations using multiple classifications, subclasses, keywords, and synonyms. In addition, they are all well-versed in the concepts of anticipation and obviousness, which gives our researchers further insight when reviewing identified documents.
Search Strategy
- Identification of Best Fit Classes
- Keyword Searching
IP Dashboard Search Report System
Classification-limited keyword searching
References Cited
U.S. Patents
Published U.S. Patent Applications
Foreign Patents
Published Foreign Patent Applications
Non-Patent Literature
References Priority
Analysts provide either the publication date or an earlier priority date for each reference, indicating how the reference is prior art.
Unless otherwise noted, search will be limited to non-cited references.
Delivery Methods
PDF version of report (via e-mail)
IP Dashboard Search Report System (web-based report interface)
PDF copies of each reference
Zipped bulk download of all references
Includes
Mapping of applicable reference segments to each claim requested
Turnaround Time
5 to 6 Business Days
FAQs
A patentability search (also known as novelty search) is performed to identify patent and non-patent literature which may affect an invention’s patentability.
Patent applicants must conduct thorough patentability searches before writing as well as filing a patent specification. These searches are also known as pre-application searches. It is important to note that a patentability search’s scope is narrower than a state-of-the-art search.
A patentability search can cost anywhere between USD100 to USD3,000 based on an invention’s complexity.
Companies or inventors can carry out patentability searches in-house or outsource them to third party vendors. Whether they perform searches on their own or outsource them, patentability searches are conducted on online patent search tools using keywords, CPC classifications, and citations of the prior arts of the most relevant patents found during the search process.
Patent information can be defined as any information disclosed in granted patents as well as patent applications. This information includes description of the claimed invention, related developments in the technological field, a list of claims showing the scope of patent protection, and bibliographic data about the patent applicant/patent holder,inventor, invention dates, countries, current enforcement/ legal status, etc. It is important for patent applicants to disclose all this information about their invention(s) as it acts as a basis for developing new technical solutions and as a source of information for the public to know about the latest technical developments to further work on.
Generally, patent documents are published by regional as well as national patent offices, 18 months after the date of filing the first application or after a patent has been granted. Most patent offices also publish these documents on free online databases. WIPO’s PATENTSCOPE is one such database which offers free online access to international patent applications filed under the PCT System and applications filed at national and regional patent offices such as the EPO and the USPTO. You may also access eSpacenet by EPO and/or USPTO patent database as well as go to other patent offices like SIPO (China), JPO (Japan), KIPRIS (Korea), etc
Some other free yet more refined sources by industry players also include www.lens.org, Google Patents, etc
Despite free availability of information, specific skills are needed to use it effectively. Therefore, it is advisable to seek a seasoned patent information professional for exact information structure in a way to make better business / technical decisions.
Exclusive rights: Patents offer exclusive rights to stop others from exploiting an invention for 20 years from the filing date. Once you have this right, you may be able to charge a premium for your invention from your customers improving your bottom line.
Option to sell/license: You can sell or license the patented invention to another organization and generate a new revenue stream even from markets that you are unable to serve directly.
Return on investments (ROI) and Business Image: Similar to the first point, this further helps you position your business as a thought leader in the market and obtain higher brand loyalty / ROI.
Better Valuation for your business: Patents usually enhanced your business valuation by multiple times. Also, patents can be mortgaged/traded independently for a cash infusion to the business.
Enhanced bargaining power: If you are in the process of acquiring rights to another company’s patents, your own patent portfolio can help you enter into a cross-licensing arrangement. This also comes in handy during litigations with your competitors.