The First Step: Patent Searching

The first step in obtaining a patent is to conduct a thorough search of filed patents and patent applications to determine whether your invention is different from existing inventions.

We will conduct the search at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office where we will search both domestic and foreign patent databases using the Examiner’s Automated Search Tool (EAST). We will then send you a detailed report of our findings, which includes copies of relevant patents and/or patent applications for your review.

Once you receive our search report, you will be given a complimentary legal consultation with a Registered Patent Attorney who will discuss your search results and advise you concerning the next step in the process: preparing your patent application.

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