• A patent search is a search of issued patents and published patent applications for inventions that might be considered important “prior art” references when applying for a patent. A patent gives its owner the right to prevent others from making, using, importing or selling the invention without approval.
• Apply for Patent Online and review the drawings and text of patents and patent applications to find inventions that may be similar to an inventor’s new invention. The patent searcher uses the patent classification system, in addition to keyword searching, to find relevant patents.

• A patent for an invention is granted by government to the inventor, giving the inventor the right to stop others, for a limited period, from making, using or selling the invention without their permission. When patent protection is granted the invention becomes the property of the inventor, which like any other form of property or business asset can be bought, sold, rented or hired.

TO OBTAIN A PATENT, YOUR INVENTION MUST:

• Be new – never been made public in any way, anywhere in the world, before the date on which the application for a patent is filed.
• Involve an inventive step – When compared with what is already known, it should clearly demonstrate inventiveness to a person well acquainted with the field.
• Capable of industrial application – An invention must be capable of being made or used in some kind of industry. This means that the invention must take the practical form of an apparatus, material or a device.

AN INVENTION IS NOT PATENTABLE IF IT IS:

• A discovery
• A scientific theory or mathematical method
• An aesthetic creation, literary, dramatic or artistic work
• A scheme or method for performing a mental act, playing a game or doing business
• The presentation of information or a computer program

• File your Patent online and search the patent database to determine if there are any patent applications similar or identical to an invention that is in line to be patented. It’s a preliminary process for filing/applying for a patent. Patent are searched to improve the chances of obtaining a patent registration or to find information about new inventions that have patent protection.

IMPORTANCE OF REGISTERING A PATENT

BEFORE FILING A PATENT APPLICATION, SEARCH FOR EXISTING PATENTS SO THAT IT CAN HELP WITH SEVERAL ASPECTS LIKE:

• Determining the probability of having a patent granted to a proposed invention.
• Determining the claims to be filed in the patent application.
• Determining the freedom to operate.
• Determining whether a granted patent can be invalidated.
• Knowing more about similar inventions and status of similar patent filings.
• Helps determine the value or validity of a patent before purchasing, selling or licensing it.
• Helps uncover trends in certain technology areas.
• Helps uncover expired patents on inventions that are in the public domain and therefore can be used without paying anyone a royalty.

• In India, a patent that is granted is listed in the Indian patent advanced search system or inPASS. This patent directory was introduced in 2015 and allows a full text search of all patents and applications that have been registered in the country. InPASS also allows a person to conduct a patent search using Wild Cards and Boolean Operators.
• Thousands of patents are filed by individuals and organizations every year, in multiple fields. inPASS is a system that indexes and lists all these patents along with details about the Applicant and the Patent. Depending on the status of a patent application, a patent search can be performed under two publication types: published or granted. This helps you in analyzing, researching and making a decision if it is prudent to file for a patent registration.

• Although the patent database is free and accessible by anyone, the accuracy and specificity of your search can be highly improved by hiring an expert who is well acquainted with the processes and various industries. A thorough search can help you decide whether to go ahead with the patent application or not and also to identify the areas in which your investors and competitors are interested in.

BENEFITS OF USING OUR GUIDE TO PATENT SEARCH ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• We use search strategies similar to those used by patent examiners, to get the best search results.
• Highly experienced global subject matter experts, including patent agents, patent attorneys and former examiners.
• Review trends in your field of expertise.
• Our search team use state of the art, industry recognized tools to provide actionable reports.
• Quick delivery of search results and expert consultation at any time.