1. 1. It helps you determine if a similar invention is already out there.
   2. It helps you reach an informed decision for filing of a patent application in the Patent Office.
   3. It helps you avoid infringement of any third-party intellectual property.
   4. Search can help you validate your own patent claims or invalidate the claims of your competitor.

If you want to patent your invention in India, you may conduct a patent search in India through IP India public search engine for the information. As already mentioned, patentability search lets you know if there are other inventions that are similar to your invention. But similarity is often subjective.  So, based on the extent of the novel and inventive features of the invention and the similar invention that already exists, a patentability search is divided into the following relevancy criteria:

• • Relevant
  • Related
  • Distantly related
  • Non-relevant

While doing patentability search, it is important to carry out the search without any date restrictions. Because, the invention must be new. The search needs to be carried out globally as well. Any type of document can negate the patentability of your invention- even a non-formal reference. So, it is important to consider all types of documents while doing patentability search. It will be heedless to ignore or misconstrue the size of non-English literature for patentability projects.

Patentability search lets you know if you are safe to go ahead with your patent registration ventures. You can modify or improvise the specifications of your inventions, or abandon your patent registration plans, if patentability search shows at least one similar result.