Patent Prior Art Search at Clairvolex is carried out by a team of search specialists adept at conducting targeted searches using both online and offline sources. Highly qualified patent analysts analyze the search results and prepare patentability and patent validity reports. The search strategies, selection of on-line databases and choice of search experts are based on the relevant technical field, the nature of disclosed invention and the objective of the search.
The various kinds of searches available at Clairvolex are :
- Patentability Search
Search to discover the closest prior-art relevant to determination of patentability of an invention. - Validity Search
Aimed at "knocking out" an existing patent based on prior art. - Freedom to Operate Search
Determination of potential infringement of a product / process in a given jurisdiction. - Infringement Search
Cautious review of valid patents to locate claims which "read on" the invention in question. - Citation Analysis Search
Search based on forward and backward citations
