Patent Information Searches
Patent Information Searches
Patentability Search (Novelty Search)
A Patentability Search is the cornerstone of a successful IP strategy. It involves a deep-dive investigation into global patent databases and non-patent literature to verify if your invention meets the legal criteria of novelty and non-obviousness. By identifying similar "prior art" early, you can refine your patent claims to bypass existing obstacles, significantly increasing your chances of a smooth grant while avoiding the wasted costs of filing for an unpatentable idea.
At Intellect Bastion, we combine advanced AI-driven search strings with human technical expertise to ensure no stone is left unturned. Our comprehensive Novelty Search Reports provide the strategic clarity you need to move from the drawing board to a secured patent with confidence.
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Invalidation/Validation Search
Summary: A Patent Invalidation Search is a powerful defensive and offensive tool used to challenge the enforceability of a granted patent. By uncovering prior art that was overlooked by patent examiners during the initial prosecution, we help you identify vulnerabilities in a competitor's portfolio or confirm the strength of your own assets. This search is critical during patent litigation, licensing negotiations, or high-stakes M&A due diligence.
Our team at Intellect Bastion specializes in finding the "smoking gun" references—including obscure non-patent literature and foreign language documents—that can weaken an opposing patent. We provide detailed invalidity contention reports and claim-by-claim mapping to give you the upper hand in any legal or commercial dispute.
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Freedom to Operate (FTO) / Clearance Search
Summary: Launching a product without a Freedom to Operate (FTO) Search is like navigating a minefield blindly. Also known as a clearance search, an FTO investigation assesses the risk of infringing active, enforceable patents in your target markets. It provides a "Right to Use" assessment that protects your business from the catastrophic costs of patent litigation and product recalls.
Intellect Bastion’s FTO Search Services focus on the active claims of third-party patents within specific jurisdictions. We provide actionable non-infringement opinions and "safe harbor" identification, allowing your R&D team to design around existing patents and your business to launch with total peace of mind.
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Infringement Search / Evidence of Use (EoU)
Summary: Patent Infringement Search is a strategic offensive measure used to identify products in the market that are practicing your patented technology without a license. By conducting a detailed technical analysis of competitor products, we help you find Evidence of Use (EoU) that can be monetized through licensing or enforced through litigation.
Our experts at Intellect Bastion produce high-resolution Claim Charts that map every element of your patent claims directly to infringing product features. Whether you are building a licensing program or preparing for court, our evidence-based reports provide the technical proof required to protect your market share.
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Patent Landscape Search
Summary: A Patent Landscape Search transforms raw IP data into a strategic technology roadmap. By analyzing global filing trends, competitor portfolios, and technology clusters, we provide a 360-degree view of your industry's innovation landscape. This "big picture" intelligence helps you identify White Spaces—untapped areas for new invention—and stay ahead of emerging market shifts.
At Intellect Bastion, we go beyond simple lists to provide visual, interactive Landscape Reports featuring heat maps and citation networks. We empower R&D leaders and policymakers to make data-driven investment decisions and out-innovate the competition.
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Design Patentability / Industrial Design Search
Summary: In a visually-driven market, your product’s aesthetic is its brand. A Design Patentability Search ensures that your ornamental designs, shapes, and surface patterns are unique and eligible for protection. We navigate the specialized Locarno classification system and international design databases to identify "confusingly similar" prior designs that could block your registration.
Our specialists at Intellect Bastion provide side-by-side visual comparisons, helping you secure Design Patents or Industrial Design Registrations that are legally defensible and commercially valuable
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Chemical & Biological Technical Searches
Specialized innovations in life sciences require specialized search techniques. Our Chemical Structure & Biological Sequence Searches utilize premium databases like STN and NCBI to analyze complex Markush structures, DNA/RNA nucleotides, and amino acid sequences. We provide the precision required to verify novelty in the highly regulated worlds of pharma and biotech.
Intellect Bastion’s PhD-level experts perform advanced BLAST alignments and sub-structure searches to ensure your molecular or genetic discoveries are globally unique and patent-ready.
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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Search
Summary: Often, the most critical prior art isn't found in a patent office—it's hidden in a research paper, a conference proceeding, or an old trade manual. Our Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Search scours academic repositories and technical journals to find disclosures that pre-date patent filings. This is often the key to successful invalidity contentions or establishing a truly novel "state of the art."
Intellect Bastion leverages deep-web crawling and access to premium academic databases to uncover technical evidence that others miss, providing you with a more robust and bulletproof IP strategy..
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Biological Sequence & Genetic Prior Art Search
A Biological Sequence Search is a high-precision investigation used to identify the novelty and uniqueness of DNA, RNA, or amino acid (protein/peptide) sequences. Given the complexity of genomic and proteomic data, this search involves more than just keywords; it utilizes specialized bioinformatics tools to perform sequence alignments against millions of records in global patent and non-patent repositories. For innovators in pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and synthetic biology, this search is critical for verifying that a genetic construct or protein molecule hasn't been previously disclosed or protected.
Intellect Bastion leverages BLAST and GenePAST algorithms across premium databases like STN and NCBI. Our PhD-level experts provide precise homology data—including percent identity and E-values—ensuring your biological assets are backed by rigorous IP intelligence..
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