Keyword Matrix Construction
We build a comprehensive keyword matrix using technical synonyms, cross-domain language, and alternative terminology to maximize search recall.
Our Services
Novelty Search & Patentability Analysis
Before you file, understand your innovation's landscape. Our novelty searches reveal what examiners will find—empowering you to draft stronger claims and build a more defensible patent portfolio.
5–8 Business Days
What We Search
USPTO, EPO, WIPO, JPO, CNIPA
Academic journals & conferences
Technical standards & whitepapers
Product documentation & manuals
100M+ indexed patent documents
Understanding the Service
What Is a Novelty Search?
A novelty search (patentability analysis) is a comprehensive investigation to determine whether your invention is novel and non-obvious given everything publicly known before your filing date. It answers: "Can I obtain strong patent protection for this?"
Patent offices worldwide require novelty (no prior public disclosure) and non-obviousness (not a simple variation of existing solutions). A thorough novelty search reveals the landscape before you invest in prosecution, helping you understand patentability and inform claim strategy.
Our searches go beyond document retrieval. We analyze findings, validate results across databases, and deliver insights that empower your patent strategy and claim drafting.
Our Approach
Comprehensive Five-Pillar Strategy
Our novelty search methodology combines AI-assisted research with expert analyst review across patent and non-patent literature.
Classification-Led Search
Using IPC and CPC classifications, we systematically explore patent families within relevant technology codes, ensuring thorough coverage.
Non-Patent Literature Review
Academic journals, technical standards, conference proceedings, and product documentation are evaluated as potential sources of prior disclosure.
Citation Analysis
Forward and backward citation analysis identifies the most relevant patents and the core reference landscape that examiners may cite.
Differentiation Report
We map your innovation's key elements against identified references to clearly highlight points of novelty and support stronger claim strategy.
What You Get
Our Deliverables
Every novelty search delivers a complete, analyst-reviewed package designed to give your IP counsel the intelligence needed to move forward confidently.
Structured Search Report
Professionally formatted report with all retrieved documents categorized by relevancy level, methodology documented, and search strategy transparent.
Reference Summaries
Key patents and publications are summarized with annotations highlighting claims or disclosures most relevant to your invention.
Novelty Assessment
Clear analysis of your invention's apparent novelty and non-obviousness based on the identified landscape.
Differentiation Matrix
Structured comparison showing technical features that distinguish your innovation from prior art—foundation for claim drafting.
Filing Recommendations
Strategic guidance on claim positioning, claim scope, and filing approach to maximize prosecution success and portfolio value.
Team Expertise
Why Novelty Search Matters
Challenge
Many inventors file patents without understanding the existing technology landscape, leading to rejections, weak claims, or wasted prosecution resources.
Our Approach
Our team—with decades of combined IP experience—conducts comprehensive landscape analysis to reveal novelty opportunities and empower stronger claim strategy before filing.
Outcome
You gain clarity on patentability, confidence in claim strategy, and a roadmap for stronger patent portfolio development.
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