Patent protection strategy
A patentability search and a clear plan for protecting your invention.
From $2,000 per project
Intellectual Property · Patents
Prior art search and reporting
Before you file, you need to know what has already been patented or published. This is a detailed search and a written report on what already exists. We search the patent databases, organize what we find into a clear report and walk you through what it means for your invention and your next steps. If you need to decide what to protect, where and how, see Patent protection strategy.
Who it’s for
- You have an invention and want to know if it is new before paying for a patent application.
- An investor or partner has asked how your idea differs from what is already out there.
- You are deciding whether to change the design to steer clear of existing patents.
What you get
- A comprehensive search of the relevant patent databases.
- The relevant results collected and organized so you can see the landscape at a glance.
- A written prior art search report.
- A consultation to discuss the findings and agree your patent strategy.
Not included
- Third-party costs, such as official fees or paid database access.
- Patent attorney fees and official filing fees for any application that follows, quoted separately.
Third-party costs, taxes and expenses are billed separately unless your proposal states otherwise.
Related services
Patent applications, local and international (PCT)
Your patent application drafted, filed and taken into the countries you need.
From $3,000 per patent and country
Patent prosecution and maintenance
Office actions answered and your patent kept in force, country by country.
From $1,000 per patent and country
Talk to us about this service
Tell us about your product and what you need. We will reply with a fixed scope, a written fee and a timeline.