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Novelty Search / Patentability Search

Novelty Searches can be used in a wide range of connections:

  • As a clarification of whether an invention is new
  • For evaluating invention disclosures
  • For assessing the inventive merit of new products in relation to patenting
  • As a basis for a well-founded patent application

Product characteristics

We search international patent databases and relevant international non-patent literature on the basis of a description and drawings, if any, prepared by the customer. The scope of the search will be agreed upon in each individual case.

Upon conclusion of the search, a report with the following contents will be made:

  • Specification of the aim of the search
  • Description of the scope of the search
  • Overview of material found divided into categories depending on its relevance
  • Detailed specification of the relevant parts of the references
  • Search strategy and databases used for the search

Specifications needed

We need a short description of the invention that specifies the novel steps, i.e an invention disclosure, or a provisional patent application. Often drawings, chemical structures etc will be very helpful.

Delivery

Delivery time is normally within 2-3 weeks.
Before starting the search a latest delivery date and time consumption shall be agreed.

Prices

The price of a Novelty search depends on the scope of the task and will be based on hours spent. The price covers documents and costs for normally used databases.

Contact

If you need further information, have any questions or wish to order a search, see our contact details.

 


Last update 06 March 2012
  • Did you know that when carrying out their PCT searches, our examiners always search Nordic (Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and Finnish) material?
  • Did you know that in validity searches performed by Nordic Patent Institute, references of particular relevance or obviousness-type references were found in about 70 % of the tasks given to us?
  • Did you know that we have started PCT-PPH pilot projects with USPTO and JPO allowing applicants who have chosen Nordic Patent Institute to request a fast-track examination at the USPTO and JPO?
  • Did you know that in certain cases Nordic Patent Institute will refund up to 50 % of the PCT search fee paid by the applicant, if the results from an earlier search can be used to reduce the extent of the ISA search?
  • Did you know that all our examiners are educated at an MSc level or higher, that they have extensive patent examiner training and can search in minimum English, French, German, and the Scandinavian languages?
  • Did you know that when carrying out the prior art searches our examiners have access to more than 850 databases?
  • Did you know that the combined languages skills of our examiners bring our searching fluency to over 30 languages?
  • Did you know that all the prior art searches done by Nordic Patent Institute are performed by the highly qualified and experienced PCT examiners at the Danish and Norwegian Patent Offices?
  • Did you know that our examiners spend about 60 % of their time examining patent applications and 40 % of their time providing prior art searches and assessments to businesses and IP law firms?
  • Did you know that when it comes to the timeliness of ISAs in transmitting ISRs, Nordic Patent Institute has from the beginning been among the best ISAs?
  • Did you know that Swedish nationals and residents can use Nordic Patent Institute as an ISA and/or IPEA when filing a PCT application?