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Overview

Patent Search: Know Before You File

Patent searching is a key tool for companies across the globe, which is presently often sensitive to innovation as a parameter to success and germination. To hold an upper edge, a company emerges its road map on various factors where patent searching is practiced as a necessary tool to give strategic inputs.

A patent gives its owner the right to restrict others from forming, applying, importing, or trading the invention without permission. Before such a right is given, there is a precise check on whether the process or product is inventive (isn't obvious), novel (hasn't been foreseen in any published document), and industrially relevant (possesses utility).

A patent search typically deals with search, research, and data mining which include patents in one way or the other, either directly or indirectly. It includes a search of the database of the intellectual property regulator of India to verify whether there exists an object or invention that is the same or similar to the applicant's invention.

A patent registration helps you get a patent of an intellectual property right to an invention carried out by an individual or firm. A patent is governed by the Patent Act 1970 & Patent Rules 1972. If you file a patent now, then after 20 years it falls under the public domain.

Why Search

Why Finding a Patent Matters

You have free access to relevant, up-to-date information on competitors' work. Use it strategically.

As a Source of Information

You may see technical solutions that you would never have thought of before.

Check if the Idea Exists

Patent searches instantly show if somebody has already had the same idea as you.

Determine Patentability

Patent searches reveal whether your invention is fresh and innovative — and hence patentable.

Find Prior Art

Discover anything already registered or under process that could outline the state of the art or material of interest to the applicant.

Avoid Infringement

Always use patent-protected designs for your product or process. A search helps preserve you from infringing the patent rights of others.

Gain Strategic Advantage

You gain prior art knowledge and can plan your filing, claims, and market entry with better awareness.

Search Types

General Sources of Patent Searches

Different search types catch different kinds of prior art.

Keyword Searches

Use of ideas and terms linked to the invention by entering text characters as search terms. Using synonyms, spelling variations, and acronyms also assists in locating records linked to the same technology area. This is the basic search category for patent searchers.

Classification Searches

Precise codes describe different technical fields used to classify patent documents. This search is especially effective for opening patents that don't have particular keywords used in searches.

Structure Searches

Chemical structures can be searched on several databases where molecule-to-molecule indexing is done. Useful because keyword searches are often inadequate to recover appropriate chemical structures.

Sequence Searches

On the same lines as chemical structures, sequence searches are applied for nucleotide and protein series.

Image Searches

Usually not given by primary databases, some search engines like Google permit image-to-image mapping searches. Typically helpful for mechanical and electromechanical inventions.

Best practice: The blend of the above kinds of searches based on the nature of the project will be the most suitable and efficient search plan.

What's Included

What is Included in Our Package?

Everything you need to make an informed patent decision.

Prior Art Search

A thorough search across the Indian and global patent databases to identify existing inventions related to yours.

Comparisons

Side-by-side comparison of your invention against the closest prior art to highlight similarities and differences.

Acceptance Chances

An honest assessment of your patentability chances under Sections 3 and 4 of the Patent Act, and the novelty/inventiveness criteria.

Guidance

Strategic guidance on claims drafting, filing route, and next steps — so you file with full awareness.

How To Search

Steps for Searching Patents

The approach depends on what you already know.

01
Already Know the Patent Number

The patent number is the easiest solution to patent information access — patent numbers are normally seen on manufactured objects. If you know the patent number, you can instantly pull up the full-text patent by searching on our website.

02
When Not Having a Patent Number

There is another way where you can search for patents by inventor or topic, though options differ depending on how far back you need to search. All searches are available on the internet.

03
If You Recognize the Patentee or Assignee

Search by keyword — it will make your search easier. LegalRaasta will enable you to define the field you want it to search in.

04
If You Know the Subject of the Invention

If you don't have a precise patent in mind and just need to search for different patents by subject, there are various distinct choices: Search by keyword, or search a research database for a particular discipline and limit the search results to just patents.

Classification

Patent Classification & Search

Every patent is divided by its subject matter, making searches structured and reliable.

Patent classification schemes have a tree-like structure, and every level of classification has a different reference code. Inventions are classified into technologies (e.g., Engineering), which is further divided into classes (e.g., mechanical engineering), and then into subclasses (e.g., machines or equipment).

Patent classification is a hierarchical system that incorporates a patent according to the state of technology it falls into. It makes managing and searching patents that fall into the identical technical group or sub-group easier.

International Patent Classification (IPC)

There are about 70,000 different IPC codes. You can survey the class headings and do keyword searches on the WIPO website IPC page.

  • Widely used classification system globally
  • Hierarchical tree structure
  • Best for broad technology area searches
  • Used by LegalRaasta for most searches
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

An expansion of the IPC, jointly controlled by the European Patent Office and the US Patent and Trademark Office.

  • More granular than IPC
  • Combines EPO and USPTO systems
  • Excellent for narrow, precise searches
  • Best used alongside keyword searches

Searching using classification codes: Classification codes can be a helpful tool when examining inventions. Keyword searches alone can lead to very large numbers of results. Using classification codes collectively with keyword searches helps focus results on an extra flexible level.

Significance

Significance of Patent Search

Before registering a patent application, a patent search assists with various objectives.

Probability of Grant

Defines the probability of having a patent granted to a stated intention.

Verify Claims

Verifies the claims to be filed in the patent application before submission.

Freedom to Operate

Determines the freedom to operate — critical for commercialisation.

Invalidation Potential

Helps settle whether a given patent can be invalidated.

Understand the Landscape

Understand more about the same inventions and status of similar patent filings.

Search Techniques

Creating & Refining Search Queries

Three powerful techniques that improve search precision.

Truncation / Wildcard Operators

A type of operator that stands for an undefined number of characters — allowing you to catch spelling variants and word roots.

Proximity Operators

Search based on the distance by several terms departing two keywords — or even locate words in the same paragraph.

Boolean Operators

The main Boolean operators are AND, NOT, and OR, which can be applied in all collections.

Guide

Guide Before You Start Patent Search

Practical tips to make your search faster and more accurate.

Work with Professionals

You have multiple options when beginning a patent search. A professional is more likely to obtain prior art than you and will do it faster — contact our expert team.

Brainstorm Keywords First

Brainstorm a list of related keywords. Online patent searches provide results only as good as the keywords — high-grade keywords increase your chances of getting proper information.

Answer Key Questions

Ask yourself: What is my invention's design? Is it a process or a product? What is it made of? How is it used? These help build a precise keyword list.

Stay Current with Terminology

Keep up to date with old terms, business jargon, and consulting scientific dictionaries. Look for buzzwords and terminology regarding the latest technology.

Examine Existing Products

Examine existing products and discuss them with experts. You'll get a better feel for the market, and which elements are most innovative and patentable.

Track Off-Market Prior Art

Old-fashioned products and products in improvement but not yet on the market are also prior art. Track industry journals, historical documents, trade show listings.

Familiarize with Search Tools

Make yourself familiar with basic patent search tools — it makes the process much smoother.

Portfolio Watch

Patent Portfolio Watch

Management of Intellectual Property has become a significant competitive field in global trade.

A patent portfolio watch can assist a corporate to experience and examine the technologies, patents, and market plans of various entities. An organised patent portfolio watch can support the corporate to be in the right alignment to face various market forces. Having a strong patent portfolio can have a large impact on the balance sheet of the company.

Recognizing IP Assets

Recognizing and gathering particular Intellectual Property assets of a given corporate.

Developing Frameworks

Developing frameworks around various patent portfolios to help effective extraction, preservation, and interpretation of IP assets.

Portfolio Reports

Outlining readily understandable, significant Patent Portfolio Reports for management and stakeholders.

Advantages

Advantages of Patent Research

Why a patent search is one of the smartest investments before filing.

Highlights Competition

It highlights the amount of competition in your technology area.

Confirms Originality

It confirms whether the idea of your invention has already been patented or not.

Identifies Patentability

It helps find out what part of your invention shall make the most of patentability.

Exclusive Rights

It gives you the exclusive right to stop others from copying, manufacturing, selling, or importing your invention without your permission.

Pitfalls

Common Mistakes with Patent Search

Using only keyword searches: Keyword searches alone can miss patents using different terminology. Combine with classification and structure searches for coverage.
Skipping the search before filing: Filing without a search often leads to rejection under novelty or inventiveness grounds — wasting government fees and time.
Ignoring global patents: Indian patentability requires global novelty. Searching only Indian databases misses conflicting patents filed in other countries.
Not using classification codes: Without classification codes, keyword searches can return thousands of irrelevant results — or miss critical prior art entirely.
Stopping at the first result: The closest prior art isn't always obvious. Multiple search passes with different techniques are required.
Assuming "no results" means patentable: Absence of results doesn't guarantee patentability — it may mean the search wasn't thorough enough.

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Why Us

Why Choose S.K. & Associates for Patent Search

7-day turnaround, comprehensive search types, and expert guidance.

7-Day Turnaround

Conduct a patent search within 7 days of receiving complete details from you.

Multiple Search Types

Keyword, Classification, Structure, Sequence, and Image search — combined for maximum coverage.

Global Database Coverage

We search Indian and international patent databases to ensure no conflicting patent slips through.

Acceptance Chances

An honest, expert assessment of your patentability before you spend on filing.

Strategic Guidance

Practical guidance on claims, filing routes, and next steps — not just a raw report.

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Conclusion

Patent Search First — It's the Foundation of Your Filing

A patent search isn't optional — it's the foundation on which a successful patent application rests. It tells you what's already out there, whether your invention is genuinely novel, what claims you can realistically pursue, and where the freedom-to-operate risks lie.

With S.K. & Associates, the entire search is handled by patent experts using multiple search types — keyword, classification, structure, sequence, and image — across Indian and global databases. You get prior art, comparisons, acceptance chances, and practical guidance within 7 days. Connect with us today and file with full confidence.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

It is the search of the patent database to determine whether there is any other patent application similar or identical to an invention that is to be patented.

New inventions refer to any technology in respect of a product or process which has not been anticipated by publication in any document, or used in the country or elsewhere in the world, before the date of filing of the application with complete specification — i.e., the subject matter has not fallen in the public domain or formed part of the state of the art.

A patent can be filed either by the true and first inventor or his assignee, either alone or jointly with any other people.

Yes, the Indian Patent Office has put in place an online filing system for patent applications.

A patent search helps you determine patentability, find prior art, verify your claims, assess freedom to operate, and avoid infringing the patent rights of others. It saves time, cost, and effort before filing.

The package includes: Prior Art Search, Comparisons with closest patents, Acceptance Chances assessment, and Expert Guidance on filing and claims.

The general sources of patent searches include: Keyword Searches, Classification Searches, Structure Searches (for chemical structures), Sequence Searches (for nucleotide and protein sequences), and Image Searches (useful for mechanical and electromechanical inventions).

The two main schemes used globally are the International Patent Classification (IPC) — with about 70,000 different codes, widely used on the WIPO website — and the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC), an expansion of the IPC jointly controlled by the European Patent Office and the US Patent and Trademark Office.

A patent portfolio watch helps a corporate examine the technologies, patents, and market plans of various entities. Our assistance includes recognizing IP assets, developing frameworks for effective extraction and preservation of IP assets, and outlining Patent Portfolio Reports.

With LegalRaasta, a patent search is typically completed within 7 days of receiving all necessary details from the applicant.