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Get structured assistance with patent searches, prior-art research and technology-focused patent research to understand existing publications related to your invention.
Technical document identified through technology and keyword-based research.
Relevant technical information can be reviewed for similarity and context.
Research findings can be organised into a structured search report.
Choose the Research Approach That Fits Your Requirement
Different patent searches answer different research questions. The scope can be defined according to your invention, technology and objective.
Prior Art Search
Research existing patent and technical publications relevant to the features or concepts associated with an invention.
Patent Publication Search
Search patent publications using relevant keywords, technical concepts, classifications and available publication information.
Technology Search
Explore patent activity and publications around a particular technology, technical field or innovation area.
Patent Landscape Search
Review patent activity within a defined technology area to understand existing publications and technology trends.
Competitor Patent Research
Research publicly available patent information associated with selected companies, organisations or technology areas.
Patent Family Research
Assistance with reviewing related patent publications and family information available across relevant jurisdictions.
A Structured Approach to Patent Research
Patent research works better when the invention and its technical features are clearly defined before searching.
Understand the Invention
Review the invention, technical concept, components, functions and important features provided for the search.
Build Search Terms
Identify useful keywords, technical terminology, alternative terms and concepts relevant to the research objective.
Research Publications
Search relevant patent and technical publications and review potentially related documents.
Organise Findings
Relevant findings can be organised into a clear research summary for further discussion and planning.
What Your Patent Research Can Cover
The exact scope and format of deliverables can vary according to the search requirement and information available for the invention.
Relevant Publications
Identification of potentially relevant patent publications and technical documents.
Publication Information
Available publication dates, applicants, inventors and related bibliographic information.
Technology Relationships
Research findings can help identify relationships between technologies and patent publications.
Applicant Information
Relevant publicly available applicant or organisation information where applicable.
Patent Family Context
Where available, related publications and patent-family information can be reviewed.
Research Summary
Findings can be organised into a structured summary based on the defined research scope.
Research Can Give You Better Context Before Filing
A patent search can help inventors and researchers understand existing publications related to their technical concept before deciding on the next step.
Important Information
A patent search is a research activity and does not by itself establish whether an invention will be granted a patent. Patentability and final decisions depend on applicable law, examination and the relevant intellectual property authority.
Identify Existing Technology
Research can reveal patent publications and other technical documents associated with similar or related concepts.
Understand the Technology Landscape
Searching can provide useful context about technologies, applicants and research activity within a particular area.
Support IP Planning
Research findings may help inform discussions around further patent research, drafting and intellectual property planning.
Improve Documentation Preparation
Understanding existing publications can help provide useful technical context when preparing invention-related documentation.
Patent Search Support For Different Innovation Stages
Patent research can be useful at different points in the development and intellectual property planning process.
New Inventors
For individuals exploring whether similar technical ideas or publications already exist.
Researchers
For researchers working on inventions, technologies and research-based innovations.
Startups
For innovation-driven startups researching existing technologies and patent activity.
Organisations
For organisations researching technologies, competitors and intellectual property landscapes.
Scope & Disclaimer
Patent search results depend on the information provided, search scope, databases, publication availability, terminology and jurisdiction. No search can necessarily identify every potentially relevant document. Search findings should not be treated as a legal opinion, guarantee of patentability or guarantee of patent grant. Where legal advice is required, consultation with a qualified patent professional or attorney may be appropriate.
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