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A patent invalidity search, also called a patent validity search, is a comprehensive examination conducted to determine whether a granted patent is valid. The goal of a patent invalidation search is to uncover prior art that could potentially invalidate one or more claims of the patent in question.
Prior art refers to any evidence that an invention claimed in a patent application was already known or used by others before the claimed invention. It can include published patents, academic papers, product descriptions, and other forms of publicly available information.
A patent invalidation search can be an innovator’s first line of defense against patent infringement claims. Patent owners on the other hand may use a patent validity search to assess the strength of their patents, i.e. the ability to withstand patent challenges either through court litigation or through the PTAB.
Read more on our Patent Invalidity Search Guide.
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A patent invalidity or patent invalidation search is typically conducted as a defense against patent infringement suits. Its goal is to gather prior art that can be used as evidence to invalidate the claims of the asserted patent or patents. In the U.S., the patent claims can be invalidated either through patent litigation in federal courts or through post-grant proceedings such as inter partes review (IPR) or post-grant review (PGR) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) at the USPTO.
Similarly, a patent validity search can also be conducted in order to assess the strength of the patent. Before a patent owner decides to engage in patent litigation, it is advised to “stress-test” the patent in order to anticipate any potential risks that may be brought upon during any litigation proceedings.
A patent invalidity search report would present all the potential prior art found during the search. In order to assess the degree of relevance, the claims of the asserted patent are mapped against the relevant excerpts of each prior art reference — also called a claims mapping chart.
The cost of a patent invalidity search can vary widely depending on several factors such as the complexity of the technology involved, the scope of the search e.g. the number of claims, the jurisdictions where a patent search must be conducted and more.
Generally, patent invalidity searches can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars or more. It’s essential to consult with a professional patent search firm or a patent attorney to get an accurate estimate tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.
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