Patent Search

Our Objective

Delivering exceptional quality work products while safeguarding confidentiality is our highest priority. Our client-interaction model handles each step of a project with confidence and security. Project submission, scope and requirements planning, phased execution and quality control, interim review, and final delivery are all done quickly, accurately, and safely.

Legal Advantage’s vision is to become the partner of choice for firms and corporations in need of world-class intellectual property services. Legal Advantage has achieved this vision by blending unparalleled dependability, accuracy, and client service – resulting in a stellar client retention among the highest in the industry. Evolving with dynamic industry and technical developments, Legal Advantage continues to set the gold standard in Legal Support Services.

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Our prior art search team

Our team of search experts from varied technology backgrounds unearths and delivers the critical material you need.

Our patent search experts have access to industry-leading patent databases such as Derwent Innovation, PatSeer, Questel Orbit, Relecura, and about 200 patent and non-patent literature search and chemical structure search databases through STN.

After a thorough analysis of the search results, a customized PDF report is prepared that lays out the critical portions that need attention and help the customers make valuable decisions. Additionally, the report includes strategic elements considered for conducting the search, besides the tools and processes utilized.

Our Services

Patentability/Novelty Search

A patentability search determines whether an invention meets the relevant legal conditions to be granted a patent, namely novelty, utility, and nonobviousness.

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Knockout Search

A knockout search is a focused patentability search where patent and non-patent literature databases are checked for similar or identical prior art.

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Freedom to Operate

A Freedom to Operate (FTO) or clearance search determines whether an invention infringes on pending and unexpired patents or whether it already exists in the public domain.

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Invalidity/Validity Search

An invalidity/validity search is an “all bases covered” search conducted against a patent’s claims to determine the existence or nonexistence of relevant prior art.

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State of the Art/Landscape Search

A State of the Art (SOA) search provides a general idea of the existing prior art and current state of affairs in a technology domain.

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Chemical Search

A chemical search is conducted with the aid of chemical formulas and structures (as opposed to simple keywords) and requires access to chemical structure databases as well as patents, and other databases.

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Evidence of Use

Evidence of Use (EoU) is a type of analysis that evaluates the strength of a patent assertion campaign and identifies inventions that potentially infringe on the patent in question.

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Monitor/Watch Services

Monitor/watch services track newly published patent information to help IP holders manage, direct, develop, and protect their IP and business resources.

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Patent Landscape Analysis

A patent landscape or patent map is a graphical representation of all relevant patents that exist within a technology domain.

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Patent Proofreading

Patent proofreading checks every aspect of a patent specification to identify errors and omissions before they becoming an issue.

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File Histories and Documents

Patent file histories are records of all communications and documentation involved in the patent prosecution process.

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Trademark Search

A trademark typically protects brand names and logos used for business. Registration of Trademark shall provide the exclusive right to use.

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Free CLE - Prior Art Search

Our CLE provides strategies that improve your Prior Art Search and making sure you get the relevant results the first time

  • Highlight key components of an effective search strategy
  •  Understand database strengths and weaknesses
  •  Processes to save you and your client’s time and money
  •  Best practices in dealing with vendors and clients
  •  Cover various searches and benefits
  •  Review basic building blocks
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Quality Searching from a Trusted Source

Trust Legal Advantage LLC for service that goes above and beyond what other search providers offer. We provide a comprehensive range of patent search services in New Jersey, New York, Washington, DC, and other central US and Canada locations.  Call (301) 637-6180 of fill out our contact form to request a free quote today.