Validity Search

Validity Searches

When is an validity search needed?

Examples & use cases of validity search

Validity Searches
You are considering a law suit

You, the owner of an automotive company and an infringed patent, is considering a lawsuit. In preparation, the company asks DexPatent team to conduct a patent validity search to validate its patent as a precursor to enforcement.

Due Diligence in Mergers & Acquisitions

An electronics company planning to acquire another company, approaches DexPatent to perform a validity search and evaluate the patent portfolio of the acquiring company. The search helps to assess the strength and enforceability of patents.

Licensing

You, the patent owner and licensor of a novel technology request DexPatent patent scientists to conduct a patent validity search, knowing that a highly defensible patent will command greater royalties.

    

  DexPatent's patent validity search was a pivotal step in our IP strategy. Their analysis identified vulnerabilities in a competitor's patent, giving us a competitive edge.   

Legal counsel, Patent Law firm, Singapore

Relavant patent laws and sections

When we do a validity search, we try and find prior art for novelty under 35 U.S.C § 102 and obviousness under 35 U.S.C. § 103.

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  Our experience with DexPatent's patent validity search was outstanding. Their attention to detail and in-depth research solidified our patent's credibility. We appreciate their unwavering commitment to our IP success.  

IP Manager, Mid-sized company, Chicago, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions

A patent validity search is essential to assess the strength and validity of patents, reduce legal risks and aid in informed decision making regarding acquiring or licensing the patent thus minimizing costly disputes.

Proving a patent's validity or invalidity involves complex legal proceedings. To establish validity, the patent holder must provide evidence showing the patent's compliance with legal standards, including novelty and non-obviousness, often supported by expert opinion and commercial success. Conversely, to prove invalidity, patent professional typically identifies prior art that predates the patent's claims, potentially rendering them unoriginal or obvious.

Yes, a valid patent can become invalid over time. Some of the common reasons include: non-payment of maintenance fees, expiration of the patent's term and legal challenges resulting in a court's or patent office's declaration of invalidity. The specific circumstances and processes leading to patent invalidation may vary by jurisdiction and require legal actions or administrative procedures to handle it.
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