An examiner will conduct a comprehensive search when you submit a patent application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) to ascertain if your innovation is already well-known. Consequently, one of the most crucial initial steps in the application process is carrying out a patentability search prior to submitting a U.S. patent application. Furthermore, before they invest in your fresh idea, a lot of potential investors want to view the results of your patentability search.

During the course of the search, you might discover that a patent or patent application filed by another person contains a description of your idea. You can discuss if there may still be a way to obtain patent protection with your patent attorney if it is decided that your idea is not new or unique. It might be necessary for you to concentrate your patent application on certain facets of the invention or on any advancements you may have made. In any case, it is preferable to be aware of this before to submitting your patent application. Before submitting your application, you should conduct a comprehensive patentability search. If you don’t, you risk losing your patent rights, which might be even more costly.

For a fair flat cost, Gerben IP provides top-notch legal services, including patent searches. U.S. patents and U.S. published patent applications will be searched by our skilled intellectual property lawyers. After that, within seven to ten days, we will send you a search report and an opinion letter. After receiving our thorough search results, you can proceed with confidence to start your patent application.