A patentability, novelty, or prior art search locates patents relating to the invention to determine if there is any prior art that exists that would prevent an invention from being patented. The search is directed to the exact invention for the same application. The focus of the search is to find an anticipation 102' reference or combination 103' reference(s) an Examiner would be likely to use against an Applicant in an initial Office Action.
INFRINGEMENT SEARCH
An infringement search locates US patents still in force having claim(s) directed to the same or similar subject matter in issue so as to possibly prevent one from pursuing the subject matter. The search focuses on the same subject matter as well as related subject matter that may have relevant "restricting" claim(s).
CLEARANCE SEARCH
A clearance search locates US patents covered by an infringement search but also expired patents (US and/or international patents) or other relevant prior art now in the public domain.
VALIDITY SEARCH
A validity search locates any prior art showing the claimed subject matter in a single prior art document from anywhere in the world. A validity search may be performed for issued US patents, Foreign Patents (Oppositions, etc.) and/or pending applications.
STATE-OF-THE-ART SEARCH
A state-of-the-art-search locates US patents typically still in force showing the state-of-the-art of the identified subject matter.
COLLECTION SEARCH
A collection search locates U.S. patents still in force but also expired patents now in the public domain for the specified subject matter.
TRADEMARK RESEARCH
Kramer & Associates, P.C. conducts both trademark and service mark searches at the USPTO and/or via computerized databases. Searches for both wo d and design marks are available.
COPYRIGHT RESEARCH
Kramer & Associates, P.C. is e perienced in conducting searches of the records of the Copyright Office and Library of Congress for determining the copyright status ad ownership of creative properties.
