Patent Data – Accuracy is the key
Abstract As long as it provides actionable insights, patent data analytics is valuable. Such insights can only be obtained if the analysis is correct, and high-quality patent data is a must for accurate patent analytics. One of the primary reasons...
What is Patent Invalidity Search/ Invalidation Search?
A patent invalidity search is a prior art search conducted on a granted patent in order to invalidate the patent’s claims (also known as the subject patent) on the basis of novelty, obviousness, and/or inventive step. It is also referred...
Taxonomy Bot: Are they for real?
Taxonomy Bot: Are they for real? IP professionals often segment patents into different technology categories of interest to have a better understanding of the evolving technology trends and competitors’ activity. Generally, a comprehensive taxonomy is prepared by an expert and...
What is a Patentability Search/Novelty Search/Patent Search?
Key takeaways A novelty search checks whether any single prior art reference already discloses your invention. A patentability search also tests non-obviousness, so it can combine references. Run a novelty search early, while the idea is forming; run a patentability...
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