Patentability Search

A higher-quality application, cost-effective proceedings, and timely verification of patentability

Avoid the costs associated with patent proceedings by assessing the patentability chances in time.

With a patentability search, you know your chances to obtain a patent in a matter of weeks
Moreover, you obtain valuable materials for preparation of subsequent patent and utility model applications
You may also identify features of your invention or technical innovation that are more suitable for protection than those you originally intended to protect

In the case of extending protection abroad, which is very expensive, you do not risk spending unnecessary funds on poor-quality protection. Foreign applications are to a great extent content-dependent on the first national application; therefore, it pays to spare no expenses.

The best time to perform a patentability search is before a patent or utility model application filing. That way, costs associated with a complex patent procedure or overall investment in protecting an idea that someone else had before you can often be saved.

When do you benefit from a search?

During preparation of an application

In case your invention is not patentable, you can save both time and money for an unnecessary application.

At the filing

In case your invention is patentable, the search facilitates the patent proceedings and thus reduces the costs.

At the scope of protection

Thanks to the knowledge of similar solutions, we know exactly what makes your solution unique, and can thus better define the scope of protection.

Searches can only be performed based on the already published documents. Publication typically takes place within 18 months after the application filing date.
No search provides 100% certainty. However, we make our best to get as close to it as possible within the agreed time allowance.

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Additional information

What is the outcome of the search?

An overview of relevant documents which may be an obstacle to the granting of the patent (including references to the original version or machine translation into English, filing date, applicant details, etc.)
A record of the search strategy employed
A patent specialist’s opinion on the patentability of your solution
Valuable information for the preparation of a quality patent application and recommendations for further action

What will we need from you?

A detailed description of your invention (what it is used for, what it consists of, how exactly does it work, its main advantage, drawings, etc.)
Similar existing solutions or competitors’ names

The more details we have about your know-how, the better our search will be, and the more efficient we will be in performing it.

How much does the search cost?

The cost of the search depends on the time required for it. That depends on the complexity of the solution, the technical field, and the territory where you want to seek protection. We will need this information for a correct price estimate.