Patent Search & Prior Art Analysis

How It Works

1. 1

   Invention Disclosure and Technical Briefing

   Our patent attorneys conduct a structured interview with the inventor to understand the inventive concept, its technical context, the problem it solves, and how it differs from what the inventor believes already exists. This scoping session is critical to directing the search efficiently.

2. 2

   IPC/CPC Classification and Query Design

   We identify the relevant International Patent Classification (IPC) and Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) codes for the technology, and design Boolean search queries combining classification codes with keyword sets in English and, where relevant, other languages for non-English patent databases.

3. 3

   Multi-Database Patent Literature Search

   We search all major global patent databases including IP India InPASS/Speedata, USPTO, EPO esp@cenet, WIPO PatentScope, CNIPA, J-PlatPat, and KIPRISPlus, systematically recording all potentially relevant documents identified in each database.

4. 4

   Non-Patent Literature Search

   We extend the search to scientific journals, conference proceedings, product manuals, standards documents, and online publications using sources such as Google Scholar, PubMed, IEEE Xplore, and Scopus as appropriate to the field of technology.

5. 5

   Analysis and Relevance Rating

   Each identified document is reviewed and rated for relevance to the invention's essential features. We prepare a comparative analysis table showing which elements of the invention are disclosed in each prior art document and how they relate to proposed claims.

6. 6

   Search Report and Strategic Recommendations

   We deliver a comprehensive written report including the search methodology, list of databases searched, full prior art findings with citations, novelty and inventive step opinion, and recommended claim scope modifications to maximise the chance of grant and the commercial breadth of protection.