An Examination Search is performed on the claims of a patent application prior to filing. The results help you prepare your application for upcoming prosecution, allowing you to adjust claims and the specification in light of the identified prior art.
Search results may include published applications and issued patents, both U.S. and foreign, as well as non-patent literature such as scientific journals and papers. Cardinal’s experienced analysts highlight segments of particular relevance in the identified references. Upon request, these highlighted segments can be mapped to your claim elements.
Search Strategy
- Identification of Best Fit Classes
- Keyword Searching
- Classification-limited keyword searching
- Keyword searching not limited by classifications
References Cited
- U.S. Patents
- Published U.S. Patent Applications
- Foreign Patents
- Published Foreign Patent Applications
- Non-Patent Literature
Delivery Methods
- PDF version of report (via e-mail)
- IP Dashboard Search Report System (web-based report interface)
- PDF copies of each reference
- Zipped bulk download of all references
Additional Add-On Services
- Mapping applicable reference excerpts to each claim element
Turnaround Time***
- 5-7 Business Days
***All turnaround times are approximations and are subject to change.