Patent Search Services

Patentability Search :

A patentability search enables to check the patentability of an invention before applying for patent protection. The patentability search report helps a client in making the final decision of filing for patent registration. Further, patentability assessment helps in drafting a patent specification in highlighting the true novelty of the invention. The report is a comprehensive search report that cites similar patents and relevant literature to help ascertain the probability of a patent grant to an invention. The report also opines on the specifics of the invention that can be patented and the scope of protection that would be granted.

The patent search is conducted in subscribed patent databases that cover patents from around the globe. Domain relevant-literature search is also conducted. The search report cites details of the relevant patent/prior art documents, along with our detailed analysis on the same. Our opinion on patentability of the invention is also provided in detail. Additionally, electronic copies of the patents are provided for our client's perusal. The results of a patentability search report are provided within 5 days.

Freedom to Operate Search :

Freedom to Operate (FTO) search is conducted to mitigate the risks of infringement of patents in a particular region/country so that one can take a particular action, like launching, developing or producing a product, without infringing the IP rights of others.

At Intepat, region country-specific comprehensive FTO searches are conducted by technical experts having extensive patent search experience along with various patent search strategies, wherein pending patent applications as well as granted patents are analyzed. An FTO opinion detailing on IP rights, IP law relating to a particular jurisdiction, expiry dates of the patents and assessing how the patented claims might be invalid is rendered to our clients. The FTO report is provided within 10 to 15 days.

Validity/Invalidity Search :

A patent validity/ invalidity search is conducted by a client who is concerned about his product infringing a particular patent. Detailed research is conducted to determine whether the claims of a particular patent are valid or invalid when analyzed and compared to the prior art available on the date of filing.

At Intepat, we conduct prior-art searches in subscribed databases, gather information from prosecution history or file wrapper and relevant literature. We go beyond simple claim comparison and understand the entire specification as it relates to the claims at issue. Additionally, physical embodiments of the products and evidence of sale and public use may be provided wherever retrievable.

Our search report typically consists of search report, claim chat and electronic copies of cited prior art. We provide clients with expert analysis as to possible prior art that can be used to invalidate/validate a patent. We deliver the invalidity search report within 10 to 15 days.

Technology Landscape studies :

Technology Landscape studies help our client to understand a particular technology, the latest development involving the technology and the strengths of the competitors. The study helps a client to take important decisions and strategies involving the R&D of a product, investing into certain areas of technology, identifying patent trends, understanding the competitors' strategy amongst others.

At Intepat, understanding the technology domain of our client's interest, an exhaustive search and detailed analysis of the documents (patent and non-patent literature) is prepared. To derive maximum value from the available resources, we represent the data graphically and a detailed taxonomy of the technology is provided. The report concentrates on detailed analysis on specific technologies and can be customized as per client's requirement.

Patent Watch Search :

The patent watch and alert services are provided to update our client on the new and upcoming inventions in his chosen field of technology. The patent watches search can be tailor-made to suit your needs. The watch service can be used to monitor new patents pertaining to a particular technological field or in respect to a competitor's patents or such other criteria as requested.

We alert our clients either through email or any other communication mode of their preference.