Patentability Search (also known as Novelty Search)

Patentability Searches are delivered within 3 - 5 business days.

Noro IP highly recommends doing a Patentability Search before a Patent Application is prepared as a cost-effective way to determine whether or not the invention will be patentable. Results of the Patentability Search will be printed on your patent and serve as evidence that your invention is novel.

A Patentability Search answers the following questions:
     a) Is your idea truly novel, has it already been patented, has it been anticipated or rendered obvious?
     b) Is it worth the cost of filing a patent at all, given the scope of patentability?
     c) What is your competition doing?
     d) Is it worth the effort and expense to fully develop and market your concept?

Using inventive specifications and disclosures, we search within the area of interest for both expired and unexpired patents and publications as well as patent related literature. The full disclosure provided is reviewed and one of our patent specialists provides a concise summary containing citations to sections of prior art found and electronic copies of all relevant documents found during the Patentability Search.

All Patentability Searches undergo Noro IP’s thorough quality assurance checks before they are delivered to our clients.

A Basic Patentability Search includes the following:

  • A search of US patent documents.
  • A copy of our patent specialist’s search history, which includes keywords used and classification areas search
  • Noro IP's Search Report which lists all patents found and a quick summary of how the patent is related
  • PDF (electronic) copies of all identified patent documents

Purchase a Basic Patentability Search online now by clicking on the button below.

Basic Search
 (includes a search of only the USPTO databases): $499

A Comprehensive Patentability Search includes the following: 

  • A search of US and foreign patent documents unless otherwise specified
  • A search of patent related literature, non-patent literature and various art specific publications, journals and databases
  • A copy of our patent specialist’s search history, which includes keywords used and classification areas search
  • A mapping of the identified reference features to the client’s provided inventive features
  • Noro IP’s Patent Comparison Matrix which will help you analyze claims and identify competitive advantages
  • Noro IP's Search Report which lists all patents found and a quick summary of how the patent is related
  • PDF (electronic) copies of all identified patent documents

Purchase a Comprehensive Patentability Search online now by clicking on the button below.

Comprehensive Search (includes the USPTO databases, foreign patents,
and related patent and non-patent literature): $999

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Call us toll free at (800) 605-6993 


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Email us at PatentSpecialist@NoroIP.com

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