{"id":1903,"date":"2020-04-30T08:02:18","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T08:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/?p=1903"},"modified":"2023-04-06T06:01:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T06:01:43","slug":"knock-out-patentability-searches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/knock-out-patentability-searches","title":{"rendered":"Knock-Out Patentability Searches: Flag IP Conflicts Quickly and Expedite Patent Filing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many Firms are considering Knock-Out Patentability to speed up their filing process. Searches Before filing a patent application, hundreds of patents need to be scrutinized to access the risks involved. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/patentability-search\">Patentability searches<\/a> <\/strong>are carried out to identify similar or exact references before filing a patent application. These searches are performed to understand and compare novelty in prior arts, that are helpful in deciding whether to file a patent or not. It often guides inventors to innovate further to seek a patent. These prior arts are also cited by the inventors in patent application as contextual references and jumpstarts a new patent application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a08473a6e34a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a08473a6e34a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/knock-out-patentability-searches\/#What_are_knock-out_Patentability_Searches\" >What are knock-out Patentability  Searches?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/knock-out-patentability-searches\/#Why_knock-out_Patentability_Searches\" >Why knock-out Patentability Searches?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/knock-out-patentability-searches\/#Why_Sagacious_IP\" >Why Sagacious IP?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/knock-out-patentability-searches\/#1_Easy_Reporting_Format\" >1) Easy Reporting Format:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/knock-out-patentability-searches\/#2_Experienced_and_dedicated_team\" >2) Experienced and dedicated team:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/knock-out-patentability-searches\/#3_Defined_Processes\" >3) Defined Processes:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/knock-out-patentability-searches\/#4_Continuous_Learnings_and_AI_based_tools\" >4) Continuous Learnings and AI based tools:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/knock-out-patentability-searches\/#5_Client_Communication\" >5) Client Communication:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/blog\/knock-out-patentability-searches\/#Having_Queries_Contact_Us_Now\" >Having Queries? Contact Us Now!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_knock-out_Patentability_Searches\"><\/span>What are knock-out Patentability  Searches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knock-out search is a type of patentability\nsearch with a quick turnaround time. It typically takes a day or two to\ncomplete a knock-out search. The objective of a knock-out search is to flag\nconflicts quickly and reduce time to file a patent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_knock-out_Patentability_Searches\"><\/span>Why knock-out Patentability Searches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knock-out searches are considered a value-for-money\noption for multiple reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These searches can provide prior-art results in a short span of time and in continuous fashion (in some cases). It usually takes around 4-5 hours of searching and 1-2 days of turn-around time to complete the search. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our clients generally initiate <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/patent-drafting\">patent drafting<\/a><\/strong> in parallel and this helps in reducing time to file the patent applications significantly. For this reason, this service is in great demand among law firms, in-house counsels and other clients who want to reduce patent filing time exponentially. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Knock-out search report are\ngenerally short and precise. They are customised to present information\naccording to your preference. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Sagacious_IP\"><\/span>Why Sagacious IP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sagacious IP has been conducting patentability searches for over a decade. Based in Seattle \u2013 USA, we are engaged with more than 100 law firms worldwide exclusively for knock-out searches. More than 2,700 knock-out search reports have been delivered by our experts for various domains, i.e. mechanical, electronics, life sciences, computers, structures, physics, financial models, business methods, chemistry, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hvac.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HVAC <\/a>and air-conditioning, FMCG, home appliances, sports equipment and training supports, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few reasons that make Sagacious IP\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/knock-out-validity-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"knock-out search (opens in a new tab)\">knock-out search<\/a> reports valuable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Easy_Reporting_Format\"><\/span>1) <strong>Easy Reporting Format<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reporting format of Knock-Out searches is simple, with major focus on relevant prior arts. Results are delivered over email or in a PDF format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Experienced_and_dedicated_team\"><\/span><strong>2)<\/strong> <strong>Experienced and dedicated team<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a dedicated searching team trained to work on knock-out searches that works on these searches on a daily basis. This makes the team work in a super quick mode &#8211; while being able to report relevant prior arts as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Defined_Processes\"><\/span><strong>3)<\/strong> <strong>Defined Processes<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with a quick checklist for the team working on these searches. SOP is particularly useful in ensuring quality by minimising errors and boosting efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Continuous_Learnings_and_AI_based_tools\"><\/span><strong>4)<\/strong> <strong>Continuous Learnings and AI based tools<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have developed various in-house tools for quick results that includes keyword repository, quick definition of patent classification and many more. Also, we keep recording &amp; sharing our learnings on each search project. This knowledge and other quick shortcuts developed within the team help us to be efficient and productive. Further, we keep enhancing our knowledge through our in-house AI-tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Client_Communication\"><\/span>5) <strong>Client Communication<\/strong>: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We take pride in ensuring end-to-end client support and communication. Being one of our core values, we communicate with our clients on real-time basis in order to initiate a patent draft parallelly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think your business or innovation could benefit from our expert knock-out searches, please feel free to talk with our <a href=\"https:\/\/sagaciousresearch.com\/contact-us\/\">experts<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Apoorv Singh, Rajat Gulati (Engineering) and the Editorial Team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Having_Queries_Contact_Us_Now\"><\/span>Having Queries? 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