What is a patent search?
A patent search is performed for the purpose of finding the
most relevant existing US Patents to your invention (referred
to as "prior art") and is typically conducted in the early
stages of the application process by an independent patent
search firm. A positive result of a patent search does not
predict with certainty whether an invention is or is not
patentable but is used as a guide to whether further action
is likely to be worthwhile. The search is primarily focused
on determining whether a similar invention already exists and
if someone else has filed a patent application with the
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Is a patent search important?
Yes. A patent search of all existing US Patents can provide
excellent information to base a decision on whether or not
to move forward with an idea, although it cannot guarantee
that an idea will ever become patented. In addition, it is
better to find out up front that patent protection is not
available for an idea, rather than waiting until you have
invested time and money pursuing the idea. A patent search
should be conducted by a professional patent search firm or
patent attorney and/or agent who understands "class and
subclass" patent searching.
How much does a patent search cost?
We offer a "class and subclass" patent search conducted
by an independent professional patent search firm with over
35 years of experience.
Cost = $399
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