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Patentability Search Request - Help |
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Submitting a Patentability search request requires the following information: - Defining the field category for the search
A broad definition of the field. Usually a choice from a general list of typical subjects according to the technical features of the inventions (i.e.: Medical/Health; Civil Engineering, Agriculture)
- Title of the invention to be searched
The title of a patent is like a headline of a newspaper; it must be indicative of the nature or scope of the patent at hand (i.e.: A windshield wiper with bow-shaped flexible blade; Method and System for Advanced Reward Program).
- The problem/need to be solved/bettered by the invention
Inventions are predominantly objects, processes, or techniques aimed at solving or bettering a real-life problem or need. A description of that problem or need is necessary for a coherent search (i.e.: To assist the self-supporting life of a solitary aged person or a company employee who lives apart from the family, etc.).
- Description of the invention
The description is a summary of the invention (an abstract). The information in the description must contain a condensed version of your invention and focus on the original (novel) elements that distinct your invention from other known devices/methods/processes. The description should be focused more on the essence of the invention and less on the supporting elements.
- Known or existing prior art
A list of references to known patents, products, articles, websites or any other form of published material that is similar, close or relevant at any degree to the invention at hand.
- Drawings/Sketches/Photos etc.
Any graphic material which can shed light on the nature of the invention or is necessary for a better understanding of the uniqueness of the invention over other known ideas/products/processes/methods.
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