A patent validity search is a thorough prior art search that is carried after patent issuance. This search is mainly conducted by a company or an individual who is concerned about his invention or process infringing a specific patent. These searches give an opportunity to a company or an individual to adjust their strategy based on the strengths of the patents. An early search allows them sufficient time to make changes and prepare defenses to invalidity challenges.
Before getting a patent validity search conducted, you should understand your invention or the process completely. If you fail to do so, you may think non-appropriate results to be appropriate. Also, you may base your views on incorrect information. Understanding whether the patent can withhold an attack on the validity or not helps you take an informed decision. After the search, the report is presented in such a way that it becomes easy for the client to map their product or process with the available prior arts.
It is highly recommended to take the assistance of an expert if you are planning to conduct a patent validity search. They are well-versed with patent drafting/preparation and patent validity search process. They provide expert analysis that can be used to validate or invalidate a patent.
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