SERVICES
Prior Art Searching
The purpose of a prior art search is to find all pre-disclosed information relating to an invention for the purpose of demonstrating patentability. A patent application will be compared to the prior art to determine whether it describes a novel invention and whether or not a patent should be granted. This search is always performed prior to patent issuance.
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Freedom to Operate Searching
The purpose of a freedom to operate search is to obtain information as to whether a product, process, or service infringes upon any patent(s) owned by others. It starts with a search for issued or pending patents similar to the invention at hand. A detailed comparison is then performed to assess whether or not the invention at hand is described in any of these similar patents or applications.
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Patent Due Diligence Searching
The purpose of patent due diligence searching is to assess a patent’s business value. Specifically, a patent’s depth, future potential, ownership, scope, and enforceability are assessed. Patent due diligence searches are typically conducted by potential licensees prior to entering a licensing agreement or by a potential licensor to help articulate the value of the invention.
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Trademark Searching
The purpose of a trademark search is to determine whether a given trademark is already being used in commerce. Trademark searches start with a search for the same or similar trademarks in the same field and then typically expand to include related fields. This search should be performed as soon as the idea for a trademark is developed as branding typically revolves around the company’s trademark.
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Patent Validity Searching
The purpose of a patent validity search is to validate (or invalidate) the enforceability of a patent’s claims. For this search, an issued patent is compared to the prior art to determine whether the issued patent’s claims are enforceable. These searches are typically commissioned by a potential licensor or licensee prior to entering a licensing agreement.
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State of the Art Searching
The purpose of a state-of-the-art search is to assess the current patent landscape surrounding a particular invention. This type of search is typically conducted prior to patent application submission and can be used to inform the scope of the patent as well as future R&D efforts.
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Figures Preparation
The USPTO and WIPO have very specific standards for figures that are included in patent applications. Figure preparation ensures that all figures are in the proper format for submission to the respective patent office.
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Sequence Listing Preparation
The USPTO and WIPO have very specific standards for sequence lists that are included in patent applications. Sequence listing preparation ensures that all sequences are in the proper format for submission to the respective patent office.
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*A $25/day rush fee will be assessed for same-week search services
**A $25 rush fee will be assessed for same-day preparation services