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This search can be performed on a patent owned

Posted: Sun Dec 15, 2024 5:17 am
by RufaidaKhatun
By an individual or by a competitor. The goal is to identify prior art - such as earlier patents, academic research, publications, or other publicly available information - that may affect the validity of the patent claims. The results of the search may validate the claims or provide grounds for invalidating the patent. Invalidity searches are typically conducted in two main circumstances.

First, they can be conducted after a patent has been granted to ensure that no prior art has been overlooked during the examination process. Second, invalidity searches are crucial when defending against a patent infringement active phone number list lawsuit, helping to gather evidence to challenge the validity of the plaintiff’s patent.

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An invalidity search can also be useful after a patent has been issued, for example, when considering licensing or commercialization opportunities. By identifying any prior art that could undermine the patent's claims, it helps assess the strength of the patent in the marketplace. 1.1. Other Terminology Related to Invalid Search Patent Invalidation Search Opposition Search Patent Validity Search Advance Art Search Validated Search 1.