India Patentability Search
About the Service
Before pursuing patent protection, it’s important to establish the nature of your invention through thorough patentability searches. At MaxinovIP, we focus on three fundamental factors necessary for obtaining patent protection: Novelty, Non-obviousness, and Industrial Applicability. Our comprehensive patentability searches help you assess whether your invention stands apart from existing prior art. This process involves a detailed examination of relevant prior art, including published applications, granted patents, and non-patent literature, ensuring that your innovation meets the requirements for patentability.
Patentability Search Process in India
STEP 1
In-depth Review of Invention Disclosures
We carefully analyze the invention disclosures submitted by inventors or clients, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the innovation in line with Indian patent law, with a focus on its relevance and protection.
STEP 2
Identification of Key Features
Our focus is on pinpointing the essential characteristics of the invention, which are key to crafting a search strategy that is both accurate and tailored to the Indian market.
STEP 3
Crafting Technical Keyword Strings
Our team crafts focused technical keyword strings, designed to match the key features and comply with the Indian Patent Act, while considering the nuances of the Indian patent system.
STEP 4
Conducting Thorough Searches
MaxinovIP performs thorough searches across all relevant keywords, Indian patent classifications, and the names of associated inventors or assignees. This ensures a detailed and comprehensive search within the Indian jurisdiction.
STEP 5
Thorough Evaluation of Search Results
We carefully examine every search result, ensuring its relevance and applicability to the invention in accordance with Indian patent law.
STEP 6
Final Opinion and Report Preparation
Our experts provide a thorough final opinion and an in-depth report, offering clear insights into the patentability of the invention in India.
Details Required
- A comprehensive description of the invention or innovation, including any available technical drawings or diagrams.
- The specific technical field or industry the invention belongs to, which helps narrow down the relevant prior art.
- The name, address, and nationality of the inventor(s).
- The name, address, and nationality of the person or organization requesting the patent.
- Any related inventions, patents, or publications that could be relevant to determining the patentability of the invention. Providing this information can assist in conducting a more focused search.
- Any particular aspects or concerns of the invention you want the search to address, such as novelty, non-obviousness, or freedom to operate.
- Details about any previous or ongoing patent applications related to the invention, if applicable.
- Contact information, including the name, phone number, and email address for communication regarding the search.
Timeline
Why Choose us?
MaxinovIP offers many reasons to trust us with your patentability search. Our expertise and commitment provide a thorough analysis, giving you assurance in the potential of your innovations.
Highly Qualified Team
MaxinovIP is proud to have a team of experienced professionals, including skilled Indian Patent Agents and graduates with Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from renowned institutions. Our team offers specialized expertise in a broad array of technical fields, such as Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences. Many of our professionals also have legal backgrounds, ensuring we provide exceptional Intellectual Property services.
Access to Comprehensive Databases
At MaxinovIP, we tap into premium patent and non-patent databases to ensure extensive global coverage across more than 100 jurisdictions. Our resources include:
STN, Derwent Innovations, Orbit (Questel™), Total Patents (LexisNexis™), Google Patents, Espacenet, Patentscope, USPTO, and various regional databases.
IP.com, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, IEEE Xplore, CiteSeer, ACM Library, Wiley’s Online Library, and more.
Comprehensive Search Strategy
At MaxinovIP, we apply a thorough and adaptive strategy for patentability searches, using a variety of methods to ensure accurate results. Our process includes keyword-based searches, patent classification searches (such as CPC, IPC, USC, FI, and F-Term), along with assignee and inventor searches and citation analysis (spider searching). With a team of skilled professionals who have diverse expertise and access to extensive databases, MaxinovIP is dedicated to delivering high-quality patentability searches tailored to your specific needs. We aim to provide you with comprehensive and actionable insights into your technology, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.
Tailored Solutions
Provides customized reports and strategic insights aimed at tackling your specific challenges and capitalizing on opportunities.
Empowering Innovation
Stay ahead of the competition, reduce costs, and drive innovation with MaxinovIP’s patentability search service.
MaxinovIP Keyword and Standard Search Tool
At MaxinovIP, we enhance the precision and efficiency of our search outcomes using a custom keywords database and advanced search tools. These resources are tailored to simplify the process of extracting information from large documents, ensuring accurate and effective results.
Enhanced Search Capabilities
At MaxinovIP, we go beyond conventional search methods. We provide advanced image-based and native search options, all backed by our skilled in-house team. Our proficiency extends to extracting key insights from multimedia sources like videos, captions, and subtitles. This broad multimedia search capability sets MaxinovIP apart as a leader in the industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why to opt for a Patentability Search?
An extensive patentability search provides valuable insights into the potential for patent protection. Inventors often view their inventions from a limited perspective, not as patent professionals do. Prior art searches can save significant costs by identifying existing information that may affect the patentability of an invention, thus preventing unnecessary expenses on patent applications and development.
Prior art refers to all publicly available information before the priority date—the date when the inventor first files an application. This information is crucial for assessing a patent’s originality. If prior art is found, the invention may not be patentable.
However, if no prior art is identified, it enhances the potential for a stronger patent application. This allows attorneys to draft applications more effectively, distinguishing the invention from similar existing art and improving the chances of securing patent protection.
Is Prior Art Search mandatory?
A prior art search is not a requirement when filing a patent application with the Indian Patent Office. The Patent Office or patent attorneys do not mandate it. However, if the inventor is uncertain about whether their invention meets the patentability standards or if previous searches were insufficient, conducting a prior art search can be helpful. This search assists in evaluating the chances of the invention meeting the patentability criteria.
Can't an Inventor do Prior Art search himself?
There are many online databases available for inventors to conduct their own searches. However, performing a patent search is a detailed process that requires a solid understanding of the intricacies of patentability and a neutral perspective. Given the complexity of assessing patentability criteria, it’s important to rely on a professional with expertise in this field for a comprehensive search. An experienced professional ensures that the search is thorough and accurate, helping you make well-informed decisions about your invention.
What does an Inventor need to provide for Patentability Search?
For an effective patentability search, collaboration between the inventors and the search team is key. The inventor should provide detailed information about the invention, including how it advances the field. This can be shared through flowcharts, graphs, and images to improve understanding.
In-person meetings can be scheduled to discuss the invention thoroughly, but virtual meetings are also supported by MaxinovIP’s robust infrastructure. These approaches ensure our search team focuses on the essential elements of the invention, filtering out irrelevant or unnecessary details.
How to search for foreign patent documents?
For an effective patentability search, strong collaboration between the inventors and the search team is key. The inventor should provide a thorough description of the invention, including how it pushes the boundaries in its field. This can be enhanced with visuals like flowcharts, graphs, and images to aid understanding.
In-person meetings can be scheduled for in-depth discussions, but virtual options are also available, supported by MaxinovIP’s robust infrastructure. These steps help the search team focus on the core elements of the invention, ensuring irrelevant or extraneous details are filtered out.
Is Prior Art from other countries also considered?
Patents are inherently territorial, meaning that a patent granted or an application published in one area is considered prior art worldwide. This prior art can block the approval of a patent for the same invention in other regions, as well as in the original jurisdiction.
For instance, a patent granted in the USA allows the inventor to prevent others from making the same invention within the country. While others can still produce the invention in places where the patent isn’t granted, they cannot patent it there, since the US patent acts as prior art against any new patent filings in those regions.
In the case of MaxinovIP, such prior art is a key consideration when evaluating patent rights globally.