Introduction to patent search
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PATENT SEARCHAn Introduction
5
Overview
• What is Prior Art?
• What is the Goal of Patent Search?
• Why perform Patent Search?
• What is the most cost-effective Patent Search for a start-up?
Before applying for a Patent, you have to do more than a Patent
Search…
Prior Art
Prior Art
Publications (Books,
Magazines etc)
Scientific Journals
Patents
= Any information that is made public and related to your invention
Goal of Patent Search
To find prior patents that are similar to your
invention and
hope that there isn’t any.
Why do you need to patent search?
Better quality patent applicationNote that there is no one method of patent search that can ensure
that all grounds are covered.
SaveEmbarrassment
Save
Money
Save
Time
What is the most co t-effective strategy of Patent Search for a
start-up?
Here’s what we suggest:
Own preliminary
search
Professional Search
Invention modification
Patent Application
If nothing similar to your invention
If something similar to your invention
If something similar to your invention
Why not get a professional search immediately?
• Cost (needless to explain further)
• Delays the filing of your patent application
Someone can file for the same/similar patent ahead of you
(In this case, you might want to file for provisional patent application first)
• Extracts first-hand knowledge or inspiration from other patents related to your field
When to engage a professional patent search immediately?
If your invention
• Is relatively simple
• Is in the Low-tech field
• Isn’t fully developed
• Is marginally useful
• Uses old technology
• Resembles an existing invention
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