Prosecution
Patent Drawings/Illustrations
Patent drawings and illustrations serve as vital visual aids that enhance patent applications by providing clarity and precision to intricate technical concepts. Our thorough focus on detail guarantees that each drawing faithfully represents the invention, thereby improving the clarity of the patent application and bolstering its ability to communicate innovative ideas effectively.
Patentability/Novelty Search
A Patentability Search or Novelty Search uncovers earlier works that could affect the patentability of an invention, either individually or when combined. The results of such a search may encompass published applications and granted patents from all the countries, as well as non-patent literature like scientific journals and papers. Our skilled analysts emphasize significant segments within these identified references. Should you desire, these highlighted segments can be correlated with the components of your invention.
State-Of-the-Art Search
A state-of-the-art search retrieves patents, published applications, and other relevant references according to your specified criteria.
These criteria may encompass various parameters such as inventor names, assignee details, date ranges, or patent classifications. Upon your request, the retrieved references are systematically categorized to facilitate your review of the results.
Freedom to Operate Search(FTO)
Par consultant offers Freedom to Operate Search (FTO) or Clearance Search /Right to Use service, aiming to pinpoint patents and published applications that could potentially pose infringement challenges to your product or service. Additionally, it identifies expired patents, suggesting that your product or service may already be in the public domain.
The scope of the Freedom to Operate Search or Clearance Search can be tailored to your specific requirements, ranging from a focus solely on one-country patents and published applications to an expanded coverage that includes global patent references. Furthermore, consideration is given to expired patents and evidence indicating public domain status, with detailed status updates provided for each Patent of the targeted jurisdiction.
Design Search
A design patent search entails examining existing patents to ensure that your design has not already been patented. A design patent is obtainable for original, fresh, and decorative designs for an item, lasting for 14 years from the date of filing. It also permits an inventor to devise a new approach to designing an existing product. The design patent safeguards this distinctive design without altering the patent for the item.
Design patents are prevalent in various sectors, although they can be found across nearly every industry. The most typical areas where design patents are found include furniture, hardware, tools, food preparation, sporting goods, toys, games, and communication equipment.
Office Action
An office action is an official reply to your patent application from the patent office. The office may request various types of responses from the inventor. For instance, an office action may raise objections regarding how a drawing is presented or the format of your patent application. It may also reject your patent application based on concerns about its novelty.
Do not take it personally. The examiner is not rejecting your invention—just the way you claim it. At the end of every patent is a numbered list of sentences that describe what part of the invention you claim is yours. A claim is the most valuable part of the patent. It is the part of the patent that infringers infringe. It is exactly what the inventor owns.
Translation Assistance
We offer comprehensive support to our clients by translating their patent applications into any regional language, ensuring seamless access to global markets. With our expert translation services, language barriers become a thing of the past, enabling our clients to confidently navigate diverse markets and maximize their global reach with ease.
PCT Filing
We provide invaluable assistance to our clients in filing their patent applications through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) process, facilitating their entry into international markets. Our expertise ensures a smooth transition, empowering clients to extend their patent protection globally and tap into diverse opportunities worldwide.