We base our search method on the guidelines laid out in the USPTO Manual of Patent Examination Procedures (MPEP). For every search we conduct the following:
- Keyword searching in both USPTO and Delphion databases.
- Class/Subclass & keyword searching.
- Full-classification review of the most relevant subclasses, from the 1800s to
present.
- Forward/Backward citation searching on the top list.
- Approximately 4000-8000 patent and patent application document views in a typical search.
|
We can deliver our patent searches in 3 to 5 business days because:
- We conduct all patent searches at our location in the United States, so there is no outsourcing lag.
- Our proprietary patent search system enables rapid viewing and report writing.
- Being located in Alexandria, Virginia, our searchers have access to the USPTO Examiner Automated Search Tool (EAST).
|
