This article's title question is one I always ask potential patent clients who inquire about a search. The answer lies in answers to several other questions.
Patentability search. First, there are three types of patent-related searches. A patentability search is for seeking out and evaluating references to see if their teaching would prevent an applicant from receiving a patent. These searches are typically brief, performed for under $1,000.00 , which includes the attorney opinion. But what is their value?
The total body of information that can prevent a patent from being issued, or invalidate an issued patent, includes all of the publications in the world, going completely
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