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SEARCHES (and OPINIONS) Our Fees | Learn More >>Patent Searches A patent search is a search of the prior art to determine whether your invention meets the requirements for patentability. It can save you both time and money. The first step in obtaining a patent is to file a provisional patent application, thereby obtaining a priority date for your invention. This provisional patent application is valid for 12-months, at which time you must file a utility (regular) patent application. During this 12-month period, it is recommended that you order a patent search to help determine whether you wish to pursue a utility (regular) patent application. For example, if a patent search shows that your invention is already known, you have the option of avoiding the time and cost associated with pursuing a utility (regular) patent. In the alternative, if the patent search shows that your invention is novel, you can be more confident that pursuing a utility (regular) patent is the correct course of action. A patent search is also advantageous in the preparation of your utility (regular) patent application. For example, knowing the results of your patent search, our skilled patent practicioners will be able to draft your application, providing a broad scope of protection for your invention, while avoiding what is already known in the art. While there are databases that will allow you to conduct your own patent search, a proper patent search is a complicated process which requires a specialist. Intimately familiar with the procedures of the U.S. Patent Office, our technology specialists know the best areas to search for your invention, including those areas the U.S. Patent Office will search during examination of your application. In addition, our patent practioners are ready to provide you with a professional opinion regarding the results of the search as well as the patentability of your invention. test
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