As soon as an inventor has a new idea, the question at the forefront of everyone's mind is whether it can be patented. A patentability search exists to provide an answer to that question by screening whether an invention is novel and non-obvious relative to what currently exists. The process entails searching prior patents, applications, and technical publications to decide if filing a patent application is the worth pursuing. A good patentability search will save inventors time, money, and effort. It can also make a patent application stronger by identifying what exactly is novel about an invention. In this article, we will discuss the process of conducting a patentability search, include examples, mention typical pitfalls, and cover frequently asked questions. What Is a Patentability Search? A patentability search is an organized probe into published patents, pending patents, and non-patent literature to find out whether an invention is novel. Patent of...
We are an Intellectual Property Service Provider which specializes in providing IP-related support services helping you move forward with your application. We are the fastest-growing organization providing IP support globally. We help individuals, mid to large-sized law firms, and corporates with their IP requirements. All your patent needs can be supported by our team of experts in one place.