What needs to be searched in Design Patent search?
When we do design patent searches, we need to meticulously explore worldwide published designs, patents, patent applications, and commercially available products that bear similarities to the given design. The focus needs to extend beyond mere text-based searches; we need to delve into visual representations and design classifications, examining the aesthetic aspects of products. This will include scrutinizing shapes, configurations, patterns, surface ornamentation, and other design elements, irrespective of their utilitarian features. By conducting thorough searches utilizing databases such as Orbit, USPTO, Patentscope, Google Patents, Freepatentsonline, and design-specific platforms like HAGUE EXPRESS, DESIGN VIEW, Global Design Database, EUIPO and non-patent literature sources such as Google, Google Scholar, we need to ensure comprehensive coverage.
We go beyond typical sources and search non-conventional sources such as E-Commerce Websites and Product Review Websites as well.
Our deliverables
Our design patent search services deliver detailed reports that provide insights into the novelty and uniqueness of your design. Our design patent search report is a detailed compilation of relevant references, including patents and products, along with their bibliographic details. These references are accompanied by visual representations of the designs, facilitating easy comparison with the given design. Additionally, our report includes a thorough analysis that examines the similarities and differences between the given design and the identified prior art references. Based on our expertise in patent law and design evaluation, we provide an expert opinion on the patentability of the design, offering valuable insights to our clients.