Patentability Search Services
Patentability Search :
Before an inventor/applicant applies for a patent, it is prudent on his part to assess whether any similar invention already exist in the prior art. 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.
Patenting an invention involves investment as well as dedicated effort and time. To ensure that resources are not spent vainly, one should assess the patentability of one's invention.
Patentability search assesses the patentability of an invention by assessing the three basic elements required for seeking patent protection, namely, novelty, non-obviousness and usefulness. Besides these elements, it also assesses whether there are any similar inventions available in the prior art.
Many a time, the element of novelty or non-obviousness is so slight that a poor draft may make the Examiner regard the invention as non-patentable. A patentability analysis also enables to see the similar patents available in the prior art and assess how or which part of your invention can be patented. However, patent analysts at Intepat understand the many realms of patent drafting and can draft an application that would cover the specific novel claims of the invention and nullify the risk of rejection.
When an inventor applies for patenting, he needs to be doubly sure of not getting rejected. Rejection not only wastes his resources, but also exposes his invention to the entire world. One should note that while applying for a patent, the applicant needs to describe his entire invention. Even if his patent gets rejected, his application would be considered prior art, open for all to see. This can very often lead to a scenario where his competitors get access to his hard work. To avoid such a situation, a patent assessment would prove helpful. Even if in the eyes of the patent law, your invention is not patentable, yet you can use it as a trade secret and license it to others and gain revenue. A patentability assessment would help the investors realize whether applying for patent would justify the expenses borne.
Many a times, inventors are not well-versed with the scope of patentability that law covers. For example, computer programmes, per se, is non-patentable but computer programmes that are manifested in a useful way can be patented. A patentability assessment can help you understand whether your invention is patentable and if so, how far can it be protected.
At Intepat, 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 7 -10 days.