Prior art studies
can be helpful to evaluate the novelty of an
invention for a new product or process. Prepared before a patent
application, it answers the following important questions:
A successful product
launch depends, in conjunction with many
other factors, on understanding the landscape of inventions
surrounding the field of invention. During a launch one may have
the following queries:
Is the field of invention crowded?
What other opportunities of innovation
exist?
Are there any competitors focused on
certain inventions?
Are there opportunities to sharpen the
current invention to make the product stand out?
Whether you are
assessing the strength of your portfolio or
responding to a claim of infringement, a validity/invalidity search
with the correct search methodology ensures you get the proper
results for your needs.