Patentability Search
Patentability searches are commonly conducted just prior to drafting a patent application.
Patentability searches (also known as novelty searches) help you to determine if anyone has previously invented anything similar to your invention.
iPatentAgent will provide you with a comprehensive report that provides you with "prior art" related to your invention, so that you can make an informed decision in moving forward with the patent process.
Overview
What is included in with your Patentability Search
- Search of U.S. Patents/Applications
- Full search report with prior art is compiled and set in a binder for easy reference
- Instructional guide included to help you interpret search results
- 2-4 weeks turnaround
- Documents mailed to you via USPS First Class
How This Works
What you can expect
We've outlined our 4 step process below, so that you can know how your patentability search will be handled.
- You complete the invention disclosure and submit it to us.
- We provide you with a fixed-price quote, and you make payment.
- We conduct prior art search and compile your findings.
- Your report results are delivered to you.
FAQs
Your questions answered:
What is a patentability search?
A patentability search or "novelty search" is a prior art search that is often conducted by patent attorneys, patent agents or professional patent searchers before an inventor files a patent application. A novelty search helps an inventor to determine if the invention is novel before the inventor commits the resources necessary to obtain a patent. The search may include searching in databases of patents, patent applications and other scientific literature.
How much is this going to cost?
Honestly, it varies depending on the complexity of your invention. Working with us, your prior-art search costs will range $375 - $700. We ask that you complete our form to get a fixed-price quote.
Do I have to do a prior art search?
Prior art searches aren't mandatory by law, but they are a highly recommended to determine the patentability of your invention. We require a prior art search to be conducted before we will write or file your non-provisional patent application.
What do I do with my search results?
You can review them yourself, or take them to your attorney to provide you with a legal opinion as to whether your invention is patentable. Alternatively, you can have us provide you with an assessment and consultation.
Will you be providing me with a patentability opinion?
No. Searches performed by iPatentAgent LLC should not be construed as a legal opinion of any kind in regards to your invention's patentability. We strongly encourage you to review your search report findings with an attorney.