Transcript 11.5 - Invention Process (Patent Search).pptx

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NEW INVENTIONS SUCCESS
PATENT SEARCH
DR. MARK RAJAI
MSE 303
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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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