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A patent search is a search of the patent database to determine if there are any patent applications similar or identical to an invention that is to be patented. Patent search can be done to improve the chances of obtaining a patent registration or to find information about new inventions that have patent protection.
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Introduction
Patent Search
Once the code is entered, there are a number of relevant patent results for the patent search query that the user has entered. On selecting an application, the document opens with the Application Number, Title, Application Date and Status. The user can get further details about the patent by clicking on the Application Number, Title, Application Date and Status. Through patent search, the applicant can find the following information about the patent:
Importance of Patent Search
- Determining the probability of having a patent granted to a proposed invention.
- Determining the claims to be filed in the patent application.
- Determining the freedom to operate.
- Determining whether a granted patent can be invalidated.
- Knowing more about similar inventions and status of similar patent filings.
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Benefits of Patent Search
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Documents required to Patent Search
Application for grant of a Patent: FORM 1
An application for filing a patent in India has to be filed in Form 1 at the Patent Office having jurisdiction.
Power of Attorney (POA)
In case the application is filed by an agent or patent attorney, the authorization document shall be filed by that agent or patent attorney within three months from the date of application.
Board Resolution
In case the patent application is filed by an artificial legal person such as a partnership firm, company, LLP, etc.,
Inventor's particulars
If a company is an applicant, they need to provide the nationality and address proof of the inventor.
Start-up and MSME Certificate
The Indian Government launched the Startup India Action Plan to increase intellectual property awareness. Under this plan, startups receive an 80% rebate in the patent filing fee.
Patent Specification Document: FORM 2
The applicant has the liberty to file a provisional specification instead of a complete specification with Form 2 if the invention is still in the maturing stage.
