Three Approaches to Prior Art Search
If you’ve got an invention or an idea that you believe is worth patenting, the first step should be to research if it has already been done. This type of research is known as a prior art search.
Difference between a Patent Search and a Prior Art Search
The term “patent search” can be both misleading and very limiting when it comes to researching whether or not an idea or invention may be patentable.
The USPTO Patent Search Strategy: Step 1 — Brainstorming
This is a shallow dive into the first step of the six that the USPTO recommends in how to undertake a successful prior art search.
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?