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about the patent process.
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Types of Patent Searches
Patentability Search Invalidity Search
A patentability search or novelty search happens prior An invalidity search happens after a patent has been 
to filing a patent application. This search verifies that issued. This search aims to locate documents that 
your invention is new and qualifies for a patent. The challenge the validity of a patent because of research 
patentability search is one of the most common missed during the original patentability search. It's 
searches that we conduct for inventors/applicants. we usually conducted by another party trying to invalidate 
suggest that the applicants cannot spend money by the patent.
filing a patent application without doing this search.
Clearance Search State of the Art Search
A patent clearance search can determine if an invention To learn more about other patents in the same field as 
infringes on another patent. Think of it as getting your invention, a state of art patent search is best. Once 
"clearance" that your invention is good to go. It is also conducted, you're exposed to all relevant and prior art 
known as a freedom-to-operate (FTO) search. 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.
C o n d u c ti n g  Y o u r  O w n  P a t e n t  S e a r c h
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.
1 S t e p  1: C h o o s e  a  D a t a b a s e
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.
2 S t e p  2: P e rf o r m  t h e  S e a r c h
Patent searching is a valuable tool. It will reveal prior art and helps in 
patent drafting.
3 S t e p  3:  A n a l y z e  R e s u lt s
Review the search results carefully to determine if your invention is novel and non-
obvious compared to existing patents.
R i s k s  o f  C o n d u c ti n g  Y o u r  O w n  P a t e n t  
S e a r c h
G i v i n g  A w a y  Y o u r  I d e a W a s ti n g  T i m e  ( a n d  M o n e y)
Risk of giving away your invention information Patenting your idea is to waste of time, right? 
when searching for it online. By typing your When conducting your own search, you have a risk 
keywords or ideas into different search engines, of missing or overlooking close references or not 
you're releasing them to the public. There are having all the keywords associated with your 
marketing companies and other inventors who invention, which can be a huge time- waster when 
threaten your information through the internet, you have to go back and search again. The
easily and freely, and they monitor keywords. You risk increases even more if you proceed on with a 
wouldn't want to trigger someone else to steal patent application and get denied. Now that's both 
your idea. money and time wasted from you doing your own 
keyword search – not worth the risk.
P r o f e s s i o n a l  P a t e n t  S e a r c h  S e r v i c e s
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.
1 B e n e fi ts  o f  c h o o s i n g  u s  a s  y o u r  2 C o n fi d e n c e  in  P a t e n ta bi l i ty
P a t e n t  A tto r n e y You can gain confidence in the patentability of 
Improve the chances of patent success by your invention
working around existing inventions
3 P a t e n t  D e f e n s e 4 E x p e r t A n a l y s i s
Defend your patent We will analyze patent results whether your 
invention is patentable
We have 18 years experience in filing a patent applications and can save you 
time
Databases Used for Patent 
Searches
Subscription- Online Patent Patent Legal databases 
based patent Engine analysis tools
Derwent Innovation, 
databases Online patent search It is used in advanced XLSCOUT, LexisNexis
US Patent and Trademark engines that allow you to algorithms and natural 
Office (USPTO) database search for patents based language processing to 
(provides access to on keywords, classification help you analyze patent 
millions of patents and codes, or inventor names. data and identify relevant 
patent applications.) patents.
European Patent Office 
(EPO) database (provides 
access to millions of 
patents and patent 
applications.)
F r e q u e n t l y  A s k e d  Q u e s ti o n s
W h a t  is  a  p a t e n t ?
1 A patent search is the process of searching for existing patents or patent applications that may 
be relevant to your invention.
W h y  is  a  p a t e n t  s e a r c h  i m p o rta n t ?
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 
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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.
W h a t  t y p e s  o f  p a t e n t  s e a r c h e s  a r e  t h e r e ?
Keyword Search: Searching patent databases using keywords related to your invention. 
3 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.
W h e r e  c a n  I c o n d u c t  a  p a t e n t  s e a r c h ?
There are several resources available for patent searching: USPTO Patent Database (Free): 
4 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.
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