NOVELTY/PATENTABILITY SEARCHES AT THE USPTO

Pre-examination searches are conducted on-site at the US Patent and Trademark Office by patent engineers with extensive knowledge of searching and the US Classification system. The search covers the origin of invention to its most current development (1790-present) and confidential consultations with a USPTO Patent Examiner in the field of search. Other USPTO-based searches include infringement, validity and state-of-the-art.

PATENT REASSIGNMENT SEARCHES

This is a Chain-of-Title search. Coverage includes US patent number, inventor/assignee reassignment information from 1980 to date. The search includes coverage of patent ownership, patent liens, security interest and other related assignment subjects.

PATENT STATUS/PATENT LITIGATION SEARCHES

This search shows post-issue actions affecting US Patents, including patent expiration due to non-payment of maintenance fees, certificate of corrections, disclaimers and dedications, reissue, re-examination, withdrawn and lapsed patent, litigation, etc.

STATUS

This is a search of the USPTO records to determine the current legal status of an application or issued patent. Copies from the USPTO are provided indicating any changes in title as well as the maintenance fee payment history.