Why Patent Search is a Crucial Step?
To successfully get through patent prosecution, a comprehensive and exhaustive patent search and analysis is required. A strategy is essential to identify the closest prior art complemented with a detailed analysis of all technical features of the patent.
Excelon IP features an expert team of IP Analysts to carry out IP Search & Analytics Services in India. We assure a quality, tailored approach towards intellectual property search and analytics. Our team possesses the capabilities to find targeted results and provide IP analytics which help maximize the commercial worth of your inventions.
Novelty & Patentability Searches
Novelty Search Services
A novelty search is a quick and rapid search performed in various databases before starting with the drafting of a patent. It aims to identify any prior art which would knock out the novelty feature of an idea. Our designated team of experts can provide you with a comprehensive novelty search report.
Patentability Search Services
A distinguished patentability search is an important step for an invention as it helps decide whether such an invention can be patented or not. A thorough search identifies the closest patent to help evaluate if the novelty of the invention clashes with the prior art. If the invention stands for novelty, the claims will be drafted around the closest patent so that the novel features are easily identifiable and defensible.
Infringement & Freedom to Operate (FTO)
Infringement Search Services
This search is performed to find out if the invention infringes on someone else’s patent. If any infringement exists, it will be identified at this particular stage. The features of the invention are searched against similarly existing active patents in force to perform a successful infringement analysis.
Freedom to Operate Search Services (FTO Search)
This is an extended arm of the infringement search. To perform a Freedom-to-Operate search, not only existing patents are searched, but also expired patents, publicly available journals, and any public documents are thoroughly checked to verify if you can commercialize the product without legal risks.
State of Art & Markush Structures
State of Art Search Services
To enter into a particular industry, it is important for the inventor to know about the industry and the current state of technology in the targeted field. State of Art search helps understand the current technological levels of the industry from an aerial perspective, which helps the inventor make informed decisions about their technical strategy.
Markush Structure Assessment (Molecular Structure Search)
A Markush structure is a depiction of a chemical structure that is used to show related compounds. While filing a patent, pharma companies prepare general claims for using a molecule without disclosing the exact molecular structures to competitors, keeping key practical applications confidential. Our team conducts molecular structure databases matching to clear these complex filings.
Trademarks Search & Whitespace Analysis
Trademark Search Services
Excelon IP provides quality trademark searches from national and international registries. A trademark search assures the client about the novelty and distinctiveness of a particular trade name, symbol, logo, or mark to avoid potential dilution or conflicts.
Whitespace Analysis
In order to find "white space" (unoccupied technology areas) for making informed decisions around research and development or IP commercialization, we provide distinguished IP analytics solutions. Our quality analytics, complemented with expert advisory, will help you maintain your market position.