Intellectual Property
Patentability Search
Before patenting your invention, it's essential to confirm it's genuinely new and original. A patentability search is a tactical, object-oriented method of searching already-granted patents, non-patent literature, and publications of any kind, to find any hurdles to your patent.
Get Free ConsultationA document with similar details from anywhere in the world can halt your patent registration if it predates your filing date — even if you only want to patent in India, your idea must be novel to the whole world, which means a worldwide search with access to global patent data is essential.
Why Run a Patentability Search?
Confirms Originality
Determine if a similar invention already exists, anywhere in the world.
Informed Filing Decision
Reach a well-informed decision before filing your patent application.
Avoid Infringement
Steer clear of infringing on any third party's intellectual property.
Validate Claims
Validate your own patent claims, or identify weaknesses in a competitor's.
You can search India-specific patents through the IP India public search engine. Since similarity is often subjective, results are typically classified by relevancy:
- Relevant
- Related
- Distantly related
- Non-relevant
The search should be carried out without date restrictions and globally, since any type of document — even an informal reference — can affect patentability, including non-English literature. If a search turns up even one similar result, you can modify your invention's specifications or reconsider your registration plans before investing further.
Run a Patentability Search
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