A comprehensive investigation of prior art—including patents, applications, and non-patent literature (NPL)—conducted before filing a patent application to determine if an invention is new, non-obvious, and eligible for protection. This essential step saves time and costs by assessing the likelihood of success of a patent approval.

We can provide you with a tailored, consultative approach or work to a budget and fit to your patentability search requirements - including: a quick and dirty, first pass “idea screen” search - e.g. for an initial idea, right through to and In depth, thorough search prior to lodging your patent application.

A comprehensive investigation of prior art conducted vs a granted patent to identify prior art, in order to challenge a patent’s novelty or inventive step by locating evidence that an examiner may have missed or may have been published since grant. Used to invalidate a competitor's patent or defend against infringement claims.

Do you need to invalidate another patent? Would you like to check the strength of your patent ? We can offer you a range of levels of tailored (In)validity patent search options, depending on your specific requirements.

A patent investigation to see if a new product or service infringes on existing third-party patents, helping companies avoid legal issues by identifying potential patent blockers, informing design changes, or guiding licensing negotiations before market launch.

Simply put - can we sell product X in Country Y legally?

Do you want to establish Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) for your product or show the lack of Freedom-to-Operate of a competitor's product? We can provide you with a range of options for an FTO to match your current needs and time/fiscal budget. Options range from first pass, stepped/phased approach to full, in-depth exhaustive searches - globally or limited to target countries.

Provision of comprehensive, macro-level analysis of patent data sets, usually within a specific technology area or heading(s), designed to reveal industry trends, identify key competitors, and discover "white space" for possible R&D opportunities for your business.

Where can you develop the next successful product in your market space? Make an enquiry to discuss bespoke options for your Landscape Search.

Do you need a second opinion on work being conducted for you? On a tight schedule for filing/objections? Why not consider a shadow search tailored to your needs, allowing confidence in the quality of the main search being conducted.

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Do you need a second opinion on work already conducted by another search provider? Why not consider an independent professional review of your search, tailored to your needs, allowing confidence in the quality of the main search already conducted and identify any possible gaps before making potentially key decisions about your patent.

Get in touch with Patent Explore to discuss your additional search requirements in strictest confidence.