Importance of Patent Search for Invention

Patent search is a very crucial for your invention to win patent right. Patent search is done when a inventor has an invention and the person thinks that the invention is exclusive. But some time inventions can’t pass the initial search done by patent attorney as the invention has been already patented. So to avoid such mis-happening it is advisable to perform proper patent search for your invention.

There is a conflict in thought about patent search. Some people think that the inventor is the best researcher for the invention as he/she knows all the loop holes and effectiveness of the invention. Naturally this is true but an inventor is not familiar with the tricks and techniques of patent field. Sometimes if your invention is not good enough to clear patent office certification, then probably a thorough research can win you patent rights. Most of the inventors handover their inventions to the patent firms so that they can work on the invention to get its patent rights.

Patent Search is basically of two types. Keyword based and Classification code based:
 
Keyword Based patent search: In keywords based patent search, a researcher works on different keywords to look for the other patents registered similar to the current invention. Also the searcher looks for the keywords on the internet for which the invention can be registered to win patent rights. This is generally performed for all the inventions and most of the patent firms use this technique for patent search.

Classification code based patent search: This form of search is done with the help of patent databases. Patents are classified into various classification codes depending upon their registration. This form of patent search is for very precise and accurate searching. You have to be familiar with the databases to perform the search.

Patent Search has an advantage that, it increases the chances of your invention getting through the patent office barriers. Patent attorneys in the patent office try their best to stop the invention. So your invention should be exclusive and to make that exclusive you need a good patent search for your invention.