Patentability Searches

We frequently provide and analyze patentability searches.

A basic patentability search typically begins with brief communications between the searcher and one or more of the inventors to:

  1. develop a clear understanding of what problems the innovation is believed to uniquely and valuably solve;
  2. identify any known relevant patents or publications; and
  3. determine the best search strategy.

A basic search typically includes searching for relevant US patents, US applications, and PCT patent applications.

Advanced searches can include searching websites, newsgroups, English-language non-patent literature, and/or foreign-language patents, applications, and literature.

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