11.5 - Invention Process (Patent Search).pptx
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NEW INVENTIONS SUCCESS
PATENT SEARCH
DR. MARK RAJAI
MSE 303
California State University Northridge
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Introduction to Patent Search
It is the first step in getting a patent.
It is the step to determine whether the invention is truly a
new invention.
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Prior Art
Prior Art is all the information that has been made available
to the public in any form.
It includes prior patent publications, periodicals, thesis
papers, web publications.
You should balance between performing a reasonably
thorough search and performing it with a finite amount of
resources.
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The Importance Of Patent Research
Procuring a patent takes a lot of time, effort and money.
Patents that have not been thoroughly searched may get
invalidated .
New startups that succeed understand this importance.
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Free Versus Professional Patent Searches
You as the inventor can perform a free search.
An experienced patent attorney can make sure that your
search was thorough enough.
Patent attorneys are experienced in balancing the need to
perform a professional search within limited resources.
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Summary
New inventions that are properly protected with patents,
can be great assets to startup businesses.
The first step is to perform a free search.
Then a reasonably thorough search should ideally be
performed by a competent attorney.
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Reference
http://www.new-inventions-success.com/Patent-
Definition.html
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