A novelty search helps in evaluating if your idea is already disclosed in prior patent applications, and it gives you a first basis for estimating if the idea is to be pursued in a patent application.
A patent application is considerably more expensive than a novelty search. From a cost perspective it is advisable to perform a novelty search in order to reveal the potential of your invention. At the same time a novelty search gives you an overview on existing rights and already published patent applications. This information may be valuable in creating patent protection.
Advantages in conducting a novelty search for your company?
With a novelty search you may obtain valuable information about novelty of your invention. A company in the US may have published the same as you have invented. This is important to know as early as possible in order to avoid unnecessary costs on patent protection. A novelty search may also give you information on additional possibilities of your invention. You may get increased control on the most appropriate way forward.
Novelty is a global criteria. If information is published in a given media in a given country, it may be novelty destroying against your possibilities to obtain an issued patent. Usually, patent documents is the most important source of information.
Meeting to discuss elements in your invention
Outline of search criteria
Specific search in databases
Establishing report on novelty
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