What is a Patent Search and what is its importance?
Patent Search
Patent search is the first thing to be done before applying for a patent. The main purpose of a patent search is to determine how different an invention is from what already exists, if anything. With a proper patent search, we-BookMyTM will get an idea about the information available in the public domain related to the proposed invention. A patent search will help identify and compare the similar or relevant patent or non-patent document to decide about patentability of the proposed invention. There were different types of Patent Search but while we performing the search with the purpose of filing a patent, it is called patentability searches. With a patentability search, we searches existing patents and other available documents to find out the closest existing things of the proposed invention. These patent literatures and other available documents are called as ‘Prior Art’. During examination of patent, the patent office will evaluate the proposed invention, mainly patent claims for its novelty, inventive step and industrial application and only the proposed invention satisfies the entire above, then only patent is allowed. Therefore with a patent search the creator of proposed invention can identify the closest prior art and defend or justify any objections raised by the patent office during the examination.
Benefits of Patent Search
Identifying the Scope of Patent
Registering a patent cost you a lot of time and money and to save those, you need to conduct a patent search to find out whether their idea/invention is patentable or the same is already exists in the public domain.
Find the Chances of Objection if any
The Patent Office Examine the novelty, inventive step and industrial application of the proposed invention, this examination may end up in finding some closest prior arts. Here comes the importance of trademark search, with a search report, you can find these similar/closer prior arts and it is easy to show technical differences in the reply against objection cited prior arts.
Makes Patent Specification Drafting Easy
With the help of a patent search report, the applicant and the agent can draft the claims and specifications of the patent easily which ensure that the claimed features of the proposed invention are not overlapping with any prior arts.
Documents Required for Conducting Patent Search
ID Proof
ID proof of the applicant
Address Proof
Address Proof of the applicant
Details of the invention
Specification of the invention
Drawings
Drawings (if any) for better clarity
Patent Search in 3 Easy Steps
Step 01
Register & Pay
Select any package suits your requirement · Fill up the form which will take less than 10 minutes · Make payment through secure payment gateway. Step 02
We Will Help
Your queries will be answered quickly and effectively · Provide details & upload documents required for Patent Search · Review of Details and Documents Provided · Consultation regarding Patent Search · Online Patent Database Search · Assessment of the proposed invention Step 03
Search Report
Preparing Search Report and Submitting to the Customer All it takes 12 – 15 Working Days**Subjected to change with any unnatural circumstances.
The Process of Patent Search
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Day 1 – 2
Collection of Information · Collection of required documents (Scanned copies) · Review of documents and information provided · Consultation regarding patent search · Detailed information about the novelty factor of the invention and its uses
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Day 3 – 11
Patent Database Search · Closer watch at Similar/Related works · Assessment of inventions
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Day 11 – 15
Preparing Search Report · Submitting Search Report to the Customer · *Subjected to change with any unnatural circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions – Patent Search
No, patent search is not mandatory. However, it is highly advisable to do one before filing for patent registration, as it helps you save significant time, money, and effort. A professional patentability search will identify existing prior art, enabling you to highlight the uniqueness of your invention effectively.
If your invention matches an already patented idea, you can review the existing patent to understand its scope and then innovate or modify your invention to be patentable over the existing one.
No. A patent search evaluates the existing public domain inventions related to your idea. The report does not guarantee freedom to operate or assurance against infringement claims—it doesn't cover secondary patents or non‑publicly visible proprietary patents.
Disclosing your invention carries the risk of loss of novelty, as once public, the invention becomes unpatentable. It’s therefore crucial to work with a reputable firm—such as BookMyTM—and use a Non‑Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before sharing sensitive information.
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