Novelty search

Once a technical solution (invention) is created, regardless of whether it’s described on paper  or as a prototype, inventors ask themselves one simple question: “Is my invention novel?“. Novelty search could answer that question.  
It is important to note that SIPO doesn’t offer a patentability report, a written opinion or an examination report. Instead we search, select and categorize documents according to their relevancy. This gives an applicant a chance to assess whether to file a patent application or not.
For example, the customer will receive a search report containing cited documents, relevant for the novelty and inventive step of the invention concerned, sorted into three categories:

• „Important“
• „Relevant“
• „For information only“

Benefits for the customer:

• Basis for assessing the patentability of an invention,
• Basis for drafting a patent application,
• Basis for narrowing or broadening the claims,
• Basis for describing the previous state of the art in a patent application,
• Basis for assessing possible infringement of rights.

Basic service features:

• The search is performed using a defined patent application,
• Average report delivery time: 30 days,
• Fee: according to actual costs.