Patentability Search

A patentability search (prior art search) is the essential first step before filing a patent application. It determines whether your invention is novel and non-obvious — the two critical criteria for patentability. Filing without a prior art search risks wasted fees and years of prosecution effort on a non-patentable invention.

What We Search

• Indian Patent Office (IPO) database
• USPTO (United States Patent Office)
• EPO Espacenet (European patents)
• WIPO PATENTSCOPE (international PCT applications)
• Google Patents and Derwent Innovation
• Scientific literature and non-patent prior art

What You Receive

• Comprehensive prior art search report
• List of closest prior art documents with analysis
• Patentability opinion — strong, moderate, or weak
• Claim drafting recommendations to differentiate from prior art
• Filing strategy recommendation (provisional vs. complete)

Why It Matters

A patentability search typically takes 5–7 working days and gives you the confidence to invest in a full patent application — or the knowledge to pivot your claims to cover what is truly novel about your invention.