Universities, Patent Searches and Intellectual Property
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Universities, Patent Searches and Intellectual Property
Much like government-run organizations like NASA, which has dedicated research and development divisions, colleges and universities are full of bright minds working on solutions to problems in medicine, technology, physics, biology, chemistry and more.
Oftentimes during experimental research, students, research assistants and professors will discover a process or device that could have practical use in the commercial world, or will discover something completely unexpected that can be of value to the world at large as well as the school’s financial accounts. At these times, universities and colleges need to consider the advantages of working with a professional intellectual property firm like Noro IP.
Conducting patent searches, like Patentability/Prior Art Searches or Patent Infringement Searches, is what Noro IP does on a daily basis. We employ trained legal and patent professionals who have a deep understanding of the intricacies of patent law and the entire patenting process.
Watch this video below and learn of one case where Noro IP was able to help a university researcher before she invested too much time, energy or money in a potential new invention.
Consider reaching out to Noro IP if you are a university professor or student and you feel you have an idea that might be novel, original and worth pursuing. Noro IP offers rigorous, ethical, thorough patent search services that help you to understand the true value of your intellectual property. This will help in the sale, licensing, and management of intellectual property developed by your university. Call us today for a FREE consultation at 1-800-605-6993 or fill out the form online and we will be in touch with you!
Patent Search
Noro IP highly recommends doing a Patentability Search (also called a Novelty or Prior Art 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. Results can also help you identify ways to strengthen your patent application.
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 Standard Patentability Search includes the following:
- A FREE Patentability Search consultation with a Noro IP Patent Specialist.
- 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 each patent is related.
- PDF (electronic) copies of all identified patent documents.
Order a Standard Patentability Search online by clicking on the button below.
Standard Patentability Search $599
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For more information:
Call us toll free at (800) 605-6993
Email us at PatentSpecialist@NoroIP.com
A Premium Patentability Search includes the following:
- A FREE Patentability Search consultation with a Noro IP Patent Specialist.
- 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 each patent is related.
- PDF (electronic) copies of all identified patent documents.
Order a Premium Patentability Search online by clicking on the button below.
Premium Patentability Search $1,099
-OR-
For more information:
Call us toll free at (800) 605-6993
Email us at PatentSpecialist@NoroIP.com