Novelty search helps to determine whether or not a patent can be obtained and if it makes sense to file a patent application. A patentability search (also known as a prior art search or novelty search) identifies prior art that may be material to the novelty of an invention, and can help to assess the likelihood of securing a reliable patent with adequate claim scope.
What Do I Need to Provide for a Patentability Search?
A detailed description of your invention, including figures, images, source code (if applicable), and any other information you feel will help us understand the Key features of your invention or patent application and/or a draft claim set; or corporate invention disclosure.
Reason for Conducting a Patentability Search?
In the early stages of the invention disclosure review process to determine which inventive disclosure might be patent candidates.
Prior to finalizing your patent application claim set.