India Patent Search

Prior to making an application for patent in India it is advisable to conduct a patent search to make sure that there are no prior inventions that may be found to be closely similar to your own. The patent process can be highly expensive involving a lot of money right from the preparing and filing of the application, whereas it is rather easy to find prior art which will prevent a patent or, at the very least, make any patent that is obtained, extremely narrow.

If prior art is found, then, the expense of a patent application has been saved. In the absence of serious road blocks, the patent search can be and will normally lead to better and stronger patent application and potentially smoother application process. This is because the first application is the most crucial and important. All aspects of your invention must be disclosed; nothing new can be added without compromising the all important Priority Date. After having done a search, the initial disclosure can be specifically written to carefully define your invention so as to focus on what is most likely the patentable feature or components.

PMG offers excellent professional services in obtaining a professional patent search opinion, patentability assessment and/or consultations regarding your invention and suggest how best to proceed. PMG's patent search services are comprehensive and are aimed at discovering not only what prior art can be found, but also to work with you to assess what can reasonably be expected to be patented, and whether it makes sense to move forward. PMG's patent search services result in a better understanding of your invention and lays the foundation on which to build a patent application, should you choose to move forward.

PMG's search report plus opinion will provide you with a detailed picture of the Indian Patents as well as the pending Indian patent applications, which are relevant to your invention. The report will also include a considered opinion as to whether a patent could be obtained covering your invention, and the opinion will be provided by a qualified Indian Patent Attorney.


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