Before investing time, resources, and hopes into a patent application, it’s crucial to check if your invention is truly novel or if something similar already exists out there. That’s exactly where a Patentability Search steps in. In a world where a single missed prior-art reference can disrupt protection plans or delay market entry, getting clarity on novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability is essential.
A patentability search goes beyond scanning patents; it involves digging into global patent literature, scientific publications, and technical disclosures to ensure every angle is covered.
At Ingenious e-Brain, we blend deep technical understanding with multi-layered search approaches to pinpoint overlaps, uncover hidden disclosures, and highlight the actual likelihood of securing a patent. The result? Clear, actionable insights that help innovators file confidently and strengthen long-term IP strategy.
A detailed understanding of the technology is developed by reviewing client disclosures, technical documents, and problem statements. This helps establish search boundaries, align expectations, and design an effective, high-precision strategy for a strong and well-structured proposal document.
After achieving clarity on the invention, the key technical features are identified. These features delineate the study’s scope, guide all subsequent searches, and ensure the investigation remains relevant and aligned with the invention’s novel aspects.
Initial searches are conducted to identify comprehensive keywords, synonyms, and relevant patent classifications. These elements form the basis of robust search strings and ensure complete coverage of the technical domain across global patent databases.
Experts conduct detailed searches across major patent databases such as Questel Orbit and Derwent Innovation. These searches utilize strategies including keyword-based and class-based approaches, such as IPC/CPC/US/F-Term. The patent dataset is captured and analyzed accordingly.
Analysis of citation networks, similarity searches, and searches by assignee and inventor is performed on the identified results. These steps help uncover hidden prior art, track technical evolution, and validate the completeness of the initial search results.
Keyword-driven searches are conducted across primary NPL sources, including Scopus, ScienceDirect, IEEE Xplore, Google Scholar, CiteSeerX, 3GPP, and other standards databases. This ensures coverage of relevant scientific literature and non-patent technical disclosures.
Selected references are thoroughly analyzed and mapped against the key features identified earlier. Insights from the review are consolidated into a clear, structured, and concise report that highlights relevant prior art, technical insights, and the overall assessment.
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Experts 300+ PhDs and SMEs with deep technical and legal expertise across ICT, Engineering, and Life Sciences disciplines
Comprehensive Patent and Non-Patent Literature from 100+ Countries in multiple technology areas covered across 15+ databases
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Our services are designed to support enterprises within the below mentioned industries and sectors, helping them achieve their strategic goals.
A patentability search evaluates whether an invention meets global standards of novelty, inventive step (non-obviousness), and industrial applicability by examining existing patents and scientific literature.
Patentability search minimizes filing risks, prevents expensive prosecution hurdles, identifies overlapping or conflicting technologies early, and allows you to refine the invention before filing an application.
We explore global patent databases (USPTO, EPO, WIPO, CNIPA, JPO, and others) and non-patent literature, such as scientific journals, technical standards, conference papers, books, theses, and online repositories.
Our multi-layered methodology combines keyword, classification, citation, similarity, inventor/assignee, and NPL searches, validated by subject-matter experts to ensure robust, reliable outcomes.
Yes. Along with mapping prior art, we provide a strategic opinion on the invention's novelty and a realistic assessment of its patentability prospects.
Absolutely. Our experts span multiple technical areas—from pharmaceuticals and biotech to semiconductors, AI, chemicals, materials, mechanical systems, and telecommunications.
All project information is handled under strict IP security protocols, NDAs, secure storage frameworks, and controlled-access environments to protect your invention at every stage.
