Have an invention:
Before applying for a patent, find out any existing similar patents or technology.
What Is a Knock-Out Validity Search?
The term "knock-out validity search" refers to a specific type of prior art search, which is intended to identify the best prior art references that could either invalidate or challenge the validity of your patent claim.
Rather than performing an extensive search, our objective here will be to look for prior art references that would directly affect the novelty of your claim.
With the help of this search, you will be able to understand whether there is any strong prior art out there in order to save yourself from useless patent expenses.
When do you need a knock out search?
The knock out search may be beneficial when you:
Invest money on research and development:
Verify if your idea is profitable enough for you.
Buy a patent:
Determine the value of a patent before buying it.
Challenge a patent:
Find documents that may affect the validity of the patent.
Have several inventions:
Do a quick test of your inventions before carrying out patent searches.
What is Covered in Our Search?
Our Knock Out Validity Search Services are specifically aimed at providing you with relevant information that will assist you in making decisions about the future.
The following is included:
- Summary of the results from the search
- Patents and non-patent literature references
- Numbers and dates of publications
- Reasons why each of the references might be relevant
- Advice on how to proceed, adjust, or stop
- Methodology of the search and databases used for the search
We provide the results in a simple format in order for you to easily communicate them to your patent lawyer.
Scope of Patent and Non-Patent Literature Search
Our patent search for knock out of patentability includes both patent and non-patent literature.
We have the ability to conduct searches in patent databases for countries such as the US, Europe, WIPO, Japan, China, Korea, among others, depending upon your needs.
Our non-patent search includes the following:
- Technical Journals
- Conference Proceedings
- Research Publications
- Manuals
- Trade Publications
- Websites and Forums
How Our Knock Out Search Process Works
- 01
Provide invention details
Submit your invention disclosure, claims, technical description, drawings, or any other information about your invention.
- 02
Determine the scope of the search
We discuss the technology, geographical area, timeline, and depth of the search.
- 03
We perform the search
Our team of specialists in technical and IP research finds and analyzes potentially relevant prior art.
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Get your report
You will receive our report with results and recommendations.
Submit Your Invention Details
Our standard turnaround time is 2-4 business days; we can provide fast delivery when necessary.
Virtue Legal Services Advantages
Quick processing time:
Receive relevant information without waiting weeks for a comprehensive search.
Technical proficiency:
Our experts have worked on projects in software, electronics, mechanical, chemical, biological, telecom, and other technical disciplines.
Competitive price:
You know how much you will pay without hidden fees.
Confidentiality:
All your information about the invention is treated confidentially.
Flexible service:
We process both individual inventions and portfolios.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a directed search aimed at identifying prior art that might influence the validity of the patent. The purpose of the search is to identify any potential deal breakers rather than give a complete overview of the patent landscape.
Knock Out patent searches can be used prior to filing the patent, prior to making significant research and development investments, during the acquisition of a patent, or while challenging a patent.
No. Even when a clean knock-out search has been carried out, it doesn’t automatically mean that the invention can be patented. Because of the narrowness of the scope of a knock-out search, a full patentability search and examination might still be necessary before filing.
A search with a narrowed focus will help to uncover critical prior art before you invest money into drafting and filing the patent.
The knock-out search looks for strong references as soon as possible, while the full search gives a wider picture.
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