<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen all means of conventional searching were exhausted, the team brainstormed over search alterations. Previously, Sagacious IP had conducted a non-patent literature search where it identified the importance of the term \u201cheartbeat\u201d signal for a cloud storage\/computer network, to determine the working status of any agent (device).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this case, it implied using the concept of health monitoring for solar panels, i.e., monitoring heartbeat signals from the micro-controller device to check its status\/working condition. Taking the clue, the team conducted a cross-domain search by using terms like health monitoring, heartbeat monitoring, diagnosis, etc. It was implied that this term can also be used in the domain of PV panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A search led by this approach finally fetched a strong result, a relevant prior art!<\/strong> Sagacious IP identified a patent that disclosed a mechanism similar to that of the plaintiff\u2019s patent. The identified prior art\/patent was filed before the asserted patent. Thus, the plaintiff\u2019s invention seemed to lack the novel aspect in view of the identified prior art.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is well worth noting that while the term \u201cheartbeat\u201d signal is used for diagnosing\/monitoring any device over cloud network. A similar concept was applied in the domain of PV panels to track the status of the micro-controller. Therefore, there is a need to come up with such unconventional search strategies when all standard\/conventional search approaches are exhausted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Outcome<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe search results provided to the client exceeded his\/her expectations. The client agreed to the identified prior art shared by Sagacious IP. He was optimistic about making a strong defense against the plaintiff based on the results. Owing to the effective outcome, the client collaborated with Sagacious IP for more projects in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a global IP research and consulting firm, Sagacious IP has conducted over 2,000 patent invalidity searches so far. We have done this with the help of over 300+ researchers who specialize in various domains. The objective of every search is to provide businesses with the most relevant prior art in a format that can be easily understood and used in litigation or opposition. Click here<\/a> to know more about this service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n– <\/strong>Deependra Singh Chauhan (ICT Searching) and the Editorial Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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