2. Searcher\u2019s Comment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSince such exhaustive patentability searches are usually conducted by experts who have relevant experience in the technical domain, their comments are valuable with respect to the patentability of the given invention. Therefore, a good patentability search report must contain searcher\u2019s comments on all of the relevant search results irrespective of its type i.e., patent and non-patent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These comments provide an accurate and precise overview of the results to the decision-makers, ultimately helping them to save time. Furthermore, comments minimize communication gaps between the patent searcher and decision-makers by providing a direct glimpse into the thought process of the searcher while conducting the search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Patentability Opinion and Tentative Independent Claim<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce the patent analyst thoroughly evaluates the identified references, he\/she prepares the patentability opinion, which is a statement put forth by the analyst to identify parts of an invention that are\/are not unique and non-obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, some inventions can be overall novel in nature and yet have certain parts that are not unique. In such a scenario, patentability opinion can prove immensely effective for decision-makers. Along with this, a tentative independent claim helps decision-makers to further develop the scope of the patent and understand the extent of claim boundaries. Therefore, this section of a patentability search report is useful for decision-makers to reduce the time required for preparing an effective patent drafting and prosecution strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n