Prior art searches that determine the novelty of your invention. A good prior art search will find art related to your invention which can reinforce the novelty of your invention. Infringement searches that determine whether or not a product you wish to make or sell is currently being protected under patent. Validity searches that determine the legality of an issued patent. If you can invalidate a patent, you may be free to make or sell the product in question without fear in infringement.
Background searches to find general or specific information in a chosen subject or field.
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