We understand the importance of thorough, in-depth patent research. Our veteran search professionals dig deep, drawing on their subject matter expertise and utilizing the best strategies and technologies to efficiently uncover the information you need.

With every search project, you receive a report that maps the results to your search goals. PDF copies of the references cited in most searches are accessible directly through our Search Report System. You’ll also receive a search history detailing the databases, classes and keywords used in the search. Standard search coverage includes English-based patent and non-patent literature, as well as English abstracts of many foreign language patents and published applications. Foreign-language specialists may be added to a project team to perform research on the full text of non-English documents. Each research project is facilitated by a project manager who is experienced in their technical field, and who acts as a valuable liaison – before, during and after each project.

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  • Full search report with prior art
  • Full text of the selected patents
  • History and analysis document
    (if requested)
  • Search of U.S. Patents/Applications
    and Foreign Patents
  • Variety of Non-Patent technical
    journals and databases

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Patentability Search
or Novelty Search

A Patentability Search or Novelty Search identifies prior art references that either alone or in combination are material to the patentability of an invention. Search results may include published applications and issued patents, both US and foreign, as well as non-patent literature such as scientific journals and papers. In the identified references, our experienced search professionals highlight segments of particular relevance. Upon request, these highlighted segments are mapped to the elements of your invention.


Average Price Range $500 to $1000
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Typically completed within 3-5 business days.
Analysis is available, for an additional fee, and breaks down the invention into elements and maps applicable reference excerpts to each element.


All prices are approximations and subject to change due to multiple variables.

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