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PRIOR ART SEARCH
What is a Prior Art Search?
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An invention is eligible to receive a patent only if

It covers patentable subject matter

It is novel

It is not an obvious combination of pre-existing inventions

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A prior art search (also called a patent search) reveals whether (or which portions of) the invention is truly novel and truly non-obvious, in light of all published literature (including patents, technical papers, products, manuals, and even university theses).

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For new inventions, patent search helps you determine how likely is it that your invention (or portions thereof) will receive a patent. For existing patents, patent search helps you challenge their validity (for example, through an Inter Partes Review at the Patent Trial and Appellate Board).