We understand your prior art need

May it be the 'broadest reasonable interpretation' or is the 'strictest single reference', we do it efficiently right

It is safer to confront an informed difficulty than moving ahead with indefinite simplicity.

The rapid growth of technological innovations in the last decade has given rise to enormous IP activity. While on one hand, the increased IP protection has encouraged the inventors to generate novel ideas, on the other, the miniature improvements in the existing technologies has led the normally straightforward IP protection to the corridor of fierce legal battles.

In light of the densely populated IP and non-IP arts emerged today, it has become extremely necessary to ratify the legal and commercial viability of any innovative thought. We are here to help you at every step of your patent and Non-Patent Literature search needs.

Our Patent and Non-patent Literature Search Services

Identification of the best prior art references requires a series of systematized vigilant moves to weed out the probabilities of bad ones.


KNOCKOUT NOVELTY SEARCH

KnockOut Novelty Search is a relatively faster turnaround prior art search with 2 to 4 closest possible prior arts. The goal is to target the best documents that the invention reads on.

CHEMICAL STRUCTURE SEARCH

A Chemical structure in a patent may span from a defined exact structure, a family of structures to a Markush structure. A Markush structure represents several possible structural variations.

PATENT INVALIDITY / VALIDITY SEARCH

A Patent Invalidity Search or Validity Search or an Opposition Search is a prior art search designed to uncover pertinent prior arts that can challenge the grant of a patent.

STATE OF THE ART / COLLECTION SEARCH

A State of the Art Search also known as a Collection Search is a broad investigation of certain technical area aimed at gaining familiarity of the existing developments in and around it.

NOVELTY / PATENTABILITY SEARCH

In order to obtain a patent protection, a prospective invention having industrial applicability must be novel, useful, and must not be obvious to a “person ordinarily skilled in the art”.

CHEMICAL FORMULATION SEARCH

A chemical compound can be searched in a number of ways such as the chemical structure, substructure, CAS Registry number, IUPAC name, brand name,  chemical formula etc.

FREEDOM TO OPERATE (FTO) SEARCH

Also known as Freedom to practice (FTP) search, Freedom to use search, or Product Clearance Search. A FTO search identifies the potential IP threats to a product or process in commerce.

PATENT WATCH / STATUS MONITORING

Patent Watch also known as Patent Alert is a periodic monitoring activity for patent applications and/or issued patents that can be scheduled at defined time intervals per need.

Technology Domains We Serve


Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals

  • Agricultural Chemicals
  • Baby Care Products
  • Batteries / Battery separators
  • Catalysts
  • Cellulose Fibers
  • Chemical Reaction Search
  • Chemical Structures
  • Chemicals of Plant Origin
  • Commodity Chemicals
  • Cosmetics
  • Detergents
  • Drugs
  • Enzymes
  • Fabric Conditioners
  • Fabric Softener
  • Fertilizers
  • Fine Chemicals
  • Flavors
  • Floor Cleaners
  • Fragrances
  • Glass and Ceramics
  • Hair Care Products
  • Hard Surface Cleaners
  • Inks
  • Insecticides
  • Nanotechnology
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Oil-Field Chemicals
  • Oral Care Products
  • Organometallics
  • Paint Additives
  • Pesticides
  • Pharmaceutical Excipients
  • Pharmaceutical Formulations
  • Pigments
  • Purification of waste gases
  • Skin Care Products
  • Specialty Chemicals
  • Surface Cleaning Compositions
  • Surface Wipes
  • Surfactants
  • Toilet Cleaners
  • Water Treatment Chemicals

Polymers and Petrochemicals

  • Adhesives
  • Aromatics
  • Carbon fiber reinforced polymers
  • Dentistry materials
  • Elastomers
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Olefins
  • Paints and Coatings
  • Petrochemicals
  • Polyacrylics / Polyacrylates
  • Polyamides
  • Polycarbonates
  • Polyesters
  • Polymer Blends
  • Polymer Cast/Film Extrusion
  • Polymer Casting
  • Polymer Composites
  • Polymer Compounding
  • Polymer Compression Molding
  • Polymer Injection/Blow Molding
  • Polymer Thermoforming/Deep-drawing
  • Polymerization processes
  • Polyolefins / Polyethylene / Polypropylene
  • Polyurethanes
  • Polyvinyls
  • Thermoplastics Polymers
  • Thermosetting Polymers
  • Vulcanized Rubber

Personal Hygiene and Baby Care

  • Anti-Aging Creams
  • Baby Care
  • Baby Shampoo
  • Baby Wipes
  • Body Lotions
  • Cosmetics and Perfume
  • Deodorants
  • Diapers
  • Hair Care
  • Hair Conditioner
  • Hand Wash
  • Mouthwash
  • Sanitary Napkins
  • Shampoo
  • Skin Care
  • Sunscreen Creams
  • Toothpaste

Medical Devices / Biomedical

  • Bone Implants
  • Cardiovascular Devices
  • Catheters
  • Defibrillators
  • Dentistry
  • Dialysis Units
  • Disinfection systems
  • Grafts
  • Lithotripsy Devices
  • Nebulizers
  • Operating Table
  • Oxygen Ventilators
  • Pacemakers
  • Patient / hospital beds
  • Pediatric Incubators
  • Prosthetic heart valves
  • Pulmonary Devices
  • Stents
  • Suction/ Irrigation Systems
  • Surgical equipment
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Traction Devices
  • Urinary Slings
  • Ventricular assist devices

Food & Beverage

  • Baked Food items
  • Beverage
  • Beverage Processing
  • Canning and bottling of Beverages
  • Controlled use of microorganisms
  • Energy Drinks
  • Food Processing
  • Food Storage
  • Food supplements
  • Fortification
  • Heating
  • Packaging
  • Pasteurization
  • Preservation
  • Pulsed Electric Field Food Processing
  • Refreshing Beverages
  • Refrigeration
  • Sterilization

Electronics and Semiconductors

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Audio/ Video Systems
  • Augmented/Virtual reality
  • Automotive electronics
  • Bipolar transistor
  • Computers
  • Consumer electronics
  • Display devices
  • DLTS
  • Fiber Optics
  • Field-effect transistor
  • Games / Gaming Devices
  • Graphical user interface (GUI)
  • Haptics / Touch screens
  • Integrated circuit
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Laser diode
  • LED
  • MOSFET
  • Network interface
  • OLED
  • Outdoor / Indoor lighting
  • Photocell
  • Phototransistor
  • Robotics
  • Sensors
  • Signaling systems
  • Smart Wearables
  • Solar cell
  • Surveillance systems
  • Thyristor
  • Tunnel diode
  • VLSI

Telecommunication

  • Cellphone
  • GPS / Location
  • Telephone
  • Internet
  • Messaging
  • Transceiver
  • Data Management
  • Data Streaming
  • Network Architecture
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth
  • Near Field Communication
  • RFID
  • Infrared
  • Frequency Generators
  • Antenna
  • Optical Fibers
  • Network Management
  • Network Security
  • Data Encryption

Electric Power

  • Circuit breakers and disconnects
  • DC Generators
  • Electricity meter
  • Energy Couplers
  • Fault Monitoring, Alarming & Clearing
  • Feeder Sub-Stations
  • Grid Interconnection
  • Insulation
  • Load Management systems
  • Power Distribution Network
  • Power Generation
  • Switches
  • Transformers
  • Electric Pumps
  • Electric lighting

Environment and Sustainability

  • Adaptation to climate change
  • Biofuels
  • Carbon Dioxide removal
  • Climate change mitigation
  • Efficient Electric power management
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Energy efficient HVAC
  • Energy efficient lighting
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuel of non-fossil origin
  • Greenhouse gas emission mitigation
  • Hybrid Vehicles
  • NOx gas reduction
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Panels
  • Wind Mills

Software and Business Methods

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Banking Solutions
  • Computer Gaming
  • Content Management System (CMS)
  • Content-based Advertising
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Data Clustering
  • Data Indexing
  • Database Management
  • E-Commerce
  • E-mail Management
  • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Hospital Scheduling
  • Insurance Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Location-based Advertising
  • Machine Intelligence
  • Marketing Automation Platform (MAP)
  • Mobile Transactions
  • Network Interface
  • Patient Management
  • Product Information Management (PIM)
  • Security Systems
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Training Management System (TMS)

Mechanical Engineering

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Automotive
  • Biomechanical / Biomedical Engineering
  • Controls and Dynamics
  • Engines
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Gym Equipments
  • Thermodynamics
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Design and Molding
  • Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)
  • Ocean Engineering Systems
  • Transportation Systems
  • Packaging machinery
  • Wind Mills

Automotives

  • Electric / Hybrid Vehicles
  • Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles
  • Body Design
  • Braking Systems
  • Car Seat
  • Electrical Supply Systems
  • Electrical Switches
  • Engine Cooling Systems
  • Engine Oil System
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Fuel Supply Systems
  • Ignition Electronic Systems
  • In Vehicle Audio/Video Devices
  • Lighting and Signaling Systems
  • Safety Systems
  • Sensors
  • Suspension and Steering Systems
  • Transmission Systems

Home & Kitchen

  • Consumer electronics
  • Kitchen appliances
  • Air purifier
  • Blender
  • Ceiling fan
  • Central vacuum cleaner
  • Clothes dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric water boiler
  • Evaporative cooler
  • Exhaust hood
  • Flame supervision device
  • Futon dryer
  • Grinder
  • Hair dryer
  • Humidifier
  • HVAC
  • Insect Repellant Devices
  • Juicer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Mixer
  • Mousetrap
  • Paper shredder
  • Refrigerator
  • Sewing machine
  • Space heater
  • Steam mop
  • Stove
  • Television
  • Toaster
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Washing machine
  • Water heater
  • Water purifier
  • Window fan

Sports, Exercise and Recreation

  • Amusement devices
  • Badminton Shuttlecocks
  • Balls – Hollow inflatable
  • Balls – Solid non-inflatable
  • Balls – Hollow non-inflatable
  • Bicycle
  • Board games
  • Climbing; Mountaineering equipment
  • Exercising apparatus
  • Games for physically challenged
  • Golf clubs
  • Helmets
  • Mats and Turfs
  • Physical activity measurement devices
  • Racing, Riding equipment
  • Rackets, Bats
  • Skates; Skis
  • Sporting protective garments
  • Sports Accessories
  • Sports and Running Shoes
  • Swimming
  • Throwing implements
  • Toys
  • Video games

Other Fields of Technology

  • Agricultural Equipments
  • Air Conditioning
  • Defense Equipments
  • HVAC Systems
  • Insulation Systems
  • Lenses / Optics / Camera
  • Oil & Gas – – Exploration, Drilling, Refining
  • Packaging
  • Printing
  • Refrigeration
  • Tooling
  • Metallurgy
  • Mining
  • Textiles and Paper

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Skill Sets and Acquaintance

Background of the searcher in the relevant domain

Interdisciplinary discussions in need

Correct understanding of the scope of the project

Acquaintance with laws that govern IPR protection

Familiarity with reading techno-legal documents

Expertise in Patent and Non-patent databases

Exercising Logic, discretion and perseverance at the same time

Independent decision making, Time management

Closing the Search

Ensuring all the possible strategies been made

Timely decision to declare the end of the search

Approaching the Search

Identify concepts, synonyms & synonymous terms

Select relevant patent classification codes

Logical combination of the key terms and classes

Targeting anticipations to knockout the novelty

Directions of thoughts toward obvious concepts

Correlating the findings with the requirement

Judicious decision to move away from a strategy

Identifying all the relevant documents

The Final Report

No overfill, only that are relevant

Report the references in their order of relevance