The “Guarantee” of Obtaining a Patent
Many clients express a desire to “guarantee” obtaining a patent on their idea or invention. However, the expectation of guaranteeing a patent is unrealistic. If a patent attorney or agent, or patent expert or consultant, or prior art searcher offers this, then tread with caution.
Inventors: Connecting with the Right People
As an independent inventor, venturing off on your own in search of a patent can be quite a daunting journey. Fortunately, there are a wealth of resources and professionals available to assist along the way.
The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 5— Citation References
Why not enlist the help of others that have already done the work to help you along in your search for prior art?
The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 3— Patent Literature Review
So you feel pretty good about your keyword search results and you are ready to investigate just how closely (or not) the patents you have uncovered match your invention.
Using AI for Prior Art and Patent Searching
AI as a search tool appears here to stay. However, there are some concerns that prior art searchers should be aware of when researching the patentability of a particular invention.
The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: An Introduction
So you have an idea that you believe is worth patenting. Fantastic. What are your next steps?