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.

Industries we serve

This service is engaged most often by businesses in these sectors. Each link opens the long-form IP playbook for that industry.

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