Patentability Searches

Patentability Search
DexPatent's Patentability Search (also known as prior art search) uncovers hidden prior art that may target the patentability of an invention. Our comprehensive search helps businesses and inventors determine the novelty and non-obviousness of their inventions, identify potential obstacles, and find opportunities to improve their patent applications.

When is a Patentability search needed?

Examples & use cases of a Patentability Search

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File a Patent Application

Patentability searches help inventors and innovators assess the novelty and potential patentability of their inventions, enabling them to make informed decisions about pursuing patent protection.

Product Development

R&D teams use patentability searches to evaluate the feasibility of new product ideas, identify potential obstacles, and make business decisions about further development and investment.

To improve inventions

Startups and entrepreneurs conduct patentability searches to refine their inventions and differentiate them from existing solutions in the marketplace.

    

  DexPatent’s patent scientists provided a thorough patentability search that uncovered critical prior art. This allowed me to refine my invention and file a strong patent application  

Research Associate with a Engineering Major, Columbus OH

Relavant patent laws and sections

When we do a patentability search, we list highly relevant prior art including patents, patent applications and non-patent references for anticipation under section 35 U.S.C § 102 (novelty) and 35 U.S.C. § 103 (non-obviousness).

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  Our tech startup relies on DexPatent for patentability searches to assess the viability of our ideas.  

Inventor & Entrepreneur, Bangalore, India
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Frequently Asked Questions

Performing a patentability search before filing a patent application can save you lot of time and money in case your invention already exists. Also, it could help you to improve or refine your scope of the invention and helpful in drafting/defining the patent claims thereby enhancing the chance of patent grant. Further, the existing publications/patents (that retrieved in patentability search results) similar to your invention gives you an idea about your potential competitors in the market.

No, a Patentability Search does not guarantee that your invention will be granted a patent. It provides valuable information about the likelihood of obtaining a patent based on the novelty and non-obviousness of your invention. The ultimate decision on patent approval lies with the patent office, and it involves a detailed examination process. However, a well-conducted Patentability Search can significantly increase your chances of patent grant by helping you identify and address potential issues early in the process.

If the patentability search uncovers patented inventions that are similar to yours, it doesn't necessarily mean that you cannot obtain a patent. The patentability search results help you to determine the level of uniqueness of your invention in view of prior art and help in drafting the patent application, especially patent claims. Also, it may help you in improving/modifying your invention to make it unique/novel, if required.
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