Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important to contact Patentest first and not other service providers?
Invented something? Want to patent it? Drafting and filing a patent costs but your patent is not guaranteed! The only possible way to cautiously go about it is to conduct a patentability search and verify the originality of your invention. You can contact a patent agent/attorney directly and pay for a patent search regardless of the search outcome or you can search with Patentest and pay according to our Pay-Per-Patent-Proof™ model, meaning, only if we can show you that someone else had thought of the same invention before you. If not, our services will be free of charge and you benefit twice: 1) your invention proved originality and you have a professional patent search report in your hand to testify for it (this report will be used by the patent agent who will draft your application), 2) you received a $350 worth of professional service for free. Back How can Patentest profit from such a business model and from such prices?
Our Pay-Per-Patent-Proof™ profit model relies on two main premises: - Based on USPTO statistics , more than 50% of all patent applications are turned down each year for, inter alia, failing to show originality and inventive step.
- Searching for existing inventions involves low costs while searching for original inventions entails tremendous resources.
Since we are focusing our efforts only on existing patents our costs are low and our customers enjoy professional services at unmatched rates. Back What is the scope of the search At Patentest, the customer pays for the service only if we can find previous publications which might impede the patentability of the invention researched. Since we are not paid if we cannot find previous publication it is in our best interest to have access to all the databases available to the field. In fact, we enjoy access to the same information available to the patent office examiner. Back Where can I see an example patent search report?
An example search report (Patentest In-depth™) can be viewed here. Back I wish to speak with a customer representative, what should I do?
Our agents will be happy to assist you. You are more than welcomed to call our toll free number: 1 (877) 497-5359 or simply fill up the contact form and a customer representative will call you back within one business day. Back
How much does Patentest charge for a patent search?
The cost of full patentability search report incapable of challenging the originality of the invention: Free
The cost of full patentability search report proving lack of originality: $350 For the costs associated with other patent related searches we offer, please consult the relevant brochores: State of the Art, Infringement, Validity. Back
What guarantees my invention remains confidential?
Each patent search request consists of 4 sections: Customer Details, Billing Details, Search Details and a Non-disclosure Agreement . Back
How long does it take to patent search report?
A full patentability search report is guaranteed within 5 business days. For the search time associated with other patent related searches we offer, please consult the relevant brochures: State of the Art, Infringement, Validity. Back
Will Patentest recommend a patent agent/attorney?
Patentest do not overrule cooperation with patent agents/attorneys or with any other professional in the field. Click here for our free patent agent/attorney database search (Patentest AgentFinder™). Back
Is Patentest competing with the services provided by patent agents/attorneys?
Absolutely not! Patentest is offering a complementary service for the benefit of inventors and agents alike. Our aim is to facilitate and assist inventors to pursue patent status for their inventions while doing so at an affordable rate. Back
Other questions?
Please use our contact form and we will be happy to reply. Back
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