A validity search involves conducting a patent and non-patent literature search to identify prior art literature that might affect the validity of a granted patent. Such Projects are, generally, conducted to:
These searches are alternatively known as Invalidity/invalidation search, Opposition searches, Patent Strength Assessment Searches, etc.
IP Wagon's unparalleled searching skills and techniques have helped various clients around the globe. We believe in identifying even the most obscure prior arts with special emphasis on searching Non-US patents and Non-Patent Literatures which has been an integral part in our success.
The search is focused on identifying products and/or technologies owned by potential licensee/infringer that are either infringing on client’s patent or might gain a competitive edge by adding the features of client’s invention.
Claim charts are prepared to determine and establish the extent of overlap between one or more claims of a patent and a product/technology.
These claim charts are used by Patent Attorneys to prove infringement of the product/technology on the patent. IP Wagon’s team has a collective experience of preparing more than 2,000 claim charts related to Electronics, Computer Sciences, Embedded Systems, Communications, and Medical devices.
The search is focused on identifying technology standards that are either infringing on client’s patent or might gain a competitive edge by adding the features of client’s invention.
Based on the experience of conducting numerous litigation support projects, IP Wagon has developed methodologies for conducting quick but comprehensive market research to identify companies/candidates who might be interested in licensing client’s technology.
Claim charts are prepared to determine and establish the extent of overlap between one or more claims of a patent and a technology standard. These claim charts are used by Patent Attorneys to prove infringement of the standard on the patent. IP Wagon’s team has a collective experience of preparing more than 2,000 claim charts related to Electronics, Computer Sciences, Embedded Systems, Communications, and Medical devices.
List of Technology Standards we search for Patent-to-Standards Mapping: