About Patent Registrability Searches
A patent search can be a fundamental step of the patent process. A patentability search will help identify prior granted patents, published patent applications, and other existing publications that could affect the registrability of a proposed invention. The patent search results will help identify bars to registration and potential obstacles within the process of patent examination. Since the patent registration process is timely and expensive, the patent search conducted as a first step can be important to help identify third party rights that could impact the ability to obtain a registration, prior to spending efforts and money on an application.
Patent searches can range widely in cost, depending on who and how the search is conducted. It is important that a skilled, professional patent searcher with an understanding of the specific invention technology perform the search, to get the best results.
At Klemchuk LLP, we help clients obtain patent clearance and/or registrability searches for clients. We work with experienced professional searchers knowledgeable in various areas of technology to obtain search results that we interpret for clients to get a better understanding of the chances for obtaining registration. Searches can also help companies gauge risk before putting out a new product on the market by assisting in identifying prior rights in a particular technology.
With our flat fee patent search pricing option, we can help clients manage budgets and forecast expenses.
Why Obtain A Patent Search?
Patent searches provide foresight and give light to existing third-party prior rights. Before investing time and money in seeking patent protection, a patent search will help one determine whether to proceed with the patent process or go back to the drawing board, to potentially find a way around any discovered prior art. Patent search results could also help estimate the chances for success in obtaining registration of an invention as well as identify potential risk of infringing on prior existing rights.
Don’t Fall For DIY and Online Patent Search Companies
Often, the intent to save money is of importance for inventors and companies alike. However, there is a danger of wasting money with some online patent search companies as well as with the free “do it yourself” patent searches. If the patent searcher isn’t knowledgeable in the relevant technology of the invention and qualified to perform a professional search, it is possible the results will not include all relevant information necessary to make an properly informed decision on whether to proceed with seeking patent registration or unveiling a new product in the marketplace.
Our patent attorneys offer patent searches for a flat rate price to provide no-surprise patentability advice for clients to make informed decisions on their inventions.
Flat Rate Patent Search
If you are interested in our Flat Rate Patent Search use the form below to tell us how we can help.
We Offer a Flat Fee of $2,500 for this service.
Alternatively you can give us a call
(214) 367-6000
We offer additional types of flat fee services for patent related matters. Contact us for information on any specific services you are interested in. See Engaging with Us for how we interact with clients.
Benefits of Our Flat Fee Patent Search Pricing
Inventors and business owners should get the important information necessary to make critical decisions regarding their inventions and seeking formal protection of proprietary rights.
With our flat fee design patent application services, you get:
Professional Service from Licensed Patent Attorneys with Years of Experience
Price Predictability
Invention owners deserve experienced legal advice and assistance at an affordable, transparent, and predictable cost.
See our Patent Registration Process for an overview of the patent process from a patentability search through registration of a patent. See also our Patent Cost and Pricing Options for a discussion of how much a patent costs and how we bill for our services. Our post Have an Invention — What are the Next Steps to Get a Patent? discusses key decisions inventors must make during the patenting process.
How it Works (Our Process)
Step 1
Contact you to gather information about the idea/invention.
Step 2
Prepare a patent search request.
Step 3
Review and provide advice and recommendations based on the results.
Patent Search
$2,500
The Not So “Fine Print”
Limitations, Conditions, and Caveats
In some instances, a flat fee is not appropriate. Of course, we can most likely assist, and would tell you in advance what costs to anticipate.
Moreover, the flat fee does not include any additional work, such as additional research on additional work not identified at the time of engagement. The patent search flat rate price includes obtaining the relevant information from you, obtaining a professional search, interpreting the search results, and providing recommendations based on the results. Any additional work to be performed after discussing the search results with the client would be extra and billed at our standard hourly rates.
This page is for information only and does not constitute legal advice nor our engagement as your legal counsel.We reserve the right to change or discontinue any of the flat fee services provide on our web site at any time. All services are subject to our conflicts policy, Terms of Service, and the execution of our Flat Fee Engagement Agreement.
Payment
All flat fees must be paid in advance. Invoices or requests for retainers for future work needed will be sent in accordance with our standard billing process. As a courtesy, we accept most major cards and can accept online checks.
Additional Hourly Patent Legal Services
We offer full service patent legal services and advise clients regarding the following patent related issues:
You can find additional information in our Patent Services page.