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Get Leads From The Existing Search Details
Introduction Examiner search can assist in finding prior art for patents in a number of ways. First, it can help to identify patents that are relevant to the invention being examined. Second, it can help to identify other sources of prior art that may not be found in patent databases. Third, it can lead you…
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Hidden Treasure In Old Chat Forums
Introduction Technical forums and community sites can be a valuable resource for finding prior art because they are often a place where people discuss new ideas and concepts related to a particular field. By searching these forums, you can get a better understanding of what has already been invented, and you can also use this…
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Reverse Engineering For Prior Art Discovery
Introduction When conducting a patent search, it is important to consider not only the technology of the invention, but also the physical embodiment of the invention. This is because the physical embodiment of an invention can be a valuable source of prior art. Why perform physical inspection? There are several reasons why it is important…
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Go Beyond Google Results
Introduction Leveraging site-specific search allows digging into niche corners of the web to uncover obscure yet relevant prior art sources that can invalidate patents. Instead of just searching broadly, strategic searching of targeted sites like military/university repositories, blogs, forums, and more can surface art where competitors may not think to look. Why it’s important? Obvious…
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Beginning the Search – The Check Technology Timeline
Introduction The terminology used to describe technology can evolve over time. This can make it difficult to find relevant patents if you are only using the current terminology. For example, the term “smartphone” was not used until the early 2000s, even though the concept of a handheld device with a touchscreen and internet capabilities had…