Figure: How new patentability search variant overcomes drawbacks of traditional variant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 1<\/strong>: Understanding Claimed Novelty – <\/strong>Starting with the process, the duo first discusses and brainstorms each aspect of the invention to develop a clear and concise understanding, along with key features of the invention. After discussion, the subject matter expert prepares the understanding and the key features to carry out the search. This step ensures that the search is effectively executed from the beginning to eliminate any setbacks related to the search coverage. The key features help in defining the novel aspects of the invention around which the search is carried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2<\/strong>: Search Execution –<\/strong> Thereafter, the subject matter expert carries out the searching and finalizes the promising results as per the mutually agreed search focus. Additionally, the expert revises the search strategy in case of new developments related to key aspects of the invention considering identified results.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3<\/strong>: Generating Patentability Opinion –<\/strong> Once the results are finalized, the subject matter expert and patent drafting professional work together to identify which aspects of the invention are covered\/not covered in the prior-art results. Because the duo works in close coordination throughout the process, there is a luxury to discuss even the \u2018minute\u2019 aspect in detail. As an outcome, the difference between the invention and the identified prior-art is fetched and patentable subject matter is agreed upon. Accordingly, a patentability opinion of the invention is created and added in the report.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 4<\/strong>: Drafting Broadest Independent Claim<\/strong> – Once the patentability opinion is prepared, the patent draftsman prepares a tentative broadest independent claim in light of identified prior arts. This tentative broadest independent claim is shared in the report to provide decision-makers an estimation of claim boundaries and novel aspects of the invention.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe new patentability search report, which includes both patentability opinion and the tentative independent claim, eliminates the limitation of a traditional patentability search report. This helps decision-makers to cut short the analysis time to conclude\/validate the patentability of the invention effectively and efficiently. The inclusion of patentability opinion and tentative independent claim also brings great value in strategizing their internal efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nInstitutions such as law firms that have high workload can benefit immensely from this patentability search variant. This process is specifically more productive when bulk searches belonging to the overlapping domain are ordered. The process reduces significant time in establishing the patentability of the invention. Also, the provision of broadest independent claim provides a good starting direction to proceed and prepare a patent draft, which in turn saves time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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