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Identifying and Analyzing Prior Art: Searching for prior art references that disclose or clearly disclose the claimed invention, including patent and non-patent literature. Mapping Prior Art to Claims: Comparing known prior art references to each element of the claims of a patent to assess potential invalidity. Common tools and methodologies used include palau b2b leads Patent Databases: Resources like Espacenet, USPTO, and commercial databases for comprehensive searches. Non-Patent Literature Databases: Access scientific journals, conference proceedings, and other technical publications. Keyword and Classification Search: Use relevant terminology and classification systems (e.g., IPC, CPC) to refine search results.


Citation Analysis: patents and publications to uncover additional prior art. 5. What is the Difference Between an Invalidity Search and a Novelty Search? Although invalidity and novelty searches involve prior art, they serve different purposes: Invalidity Search: A post-grant search conducted to find prior art that challenges the validity of existing patent claims, often for litigation or opposition purposes. Novelty Search: Performed before filing a patent application to determine whether an invention is new and non-obvious, and to assess its patentability. The main distinctions include: Timing: Invalidity searches occur after a patent is granted; novelty searches are conducted before a patent is filed.