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The patenting and marketing process is very expensive and it is very important to make sure that your invention is in fact original and it has a large market.

A patent search is the first step in obtaining a patent. The patent attorney bases his patentability opinion on the patent search. If someone else has patented an invention that is similar to yours or, as the patent examiners say, anticipates your invention, then you are not entitled to patent protection.

A patent search reveals whether or not such prior anticipation exists and allows the patent attorney to reach an informed conclusion.

It is important to have a professional patent search and patentability opinion done to make sure that you don't spend thousands of dollars on the patent application preparation and fees only to be later rejected by the Patent Office.

Read the Patent Searching Tutorial to familiarize yourself with the entire searching process.

InventNET partnered with Patent Search International to offer inventors high quality, professional patent searching services, including a Patentablity Opinion for only $240.

The patent search is conducted manually at the USPTO in Washington D.C. and will take roughly seven to ten days to complete. The Patentablity Opinion is rendered by a registered patent attorney.

Tell me about Patent Search International

PSI is one of the largest independent patent search organizations in the United States. It was founded in 1974 by Mr. Ronald Brown. Prior to 1985, most of PSI's work was done for attorneys and businesses. Mr. Brown, the chief executive officer of PSI, has worked hand-in-hand with states attorneys offices throughout the country to shut down unethical inventor Rip-Off companies. Through this he saw a need to provide honest, inexpensive help to the inventor.

How do I know my invention is kept confidential?

Before you reveal your invention to us, you are provided with a signed Statement of Confidentiality and Non-use. This is a legally binding agreement which prevents us from revealing your invention to anybody without your permission. In addition, every employee of us has signed a state of confidentiality and non-use with regard to any material they come in contact with in the course of their work with us.

How much will this Service cost me.

All InventNET members and visitors will be charged a flat fee of $240. PSI will perform patent searches on all industries with the exception of chemical inventions.

What is the reason for the patentability opinion from an independent registered patent attorney?

The patent attorney examines the results of the search conducted by PSI and tells you his opinion on whether or not you are likely to get patent protection. He specializes in patent law and his independent status assures an unbiased judgement.

What if my idea is patentable?

It the patentability opinion indicates that you may be entitled to patent protection and you wish to obtain a patent, you will have to pay the Patent Office filing fees and the patent attorney’s fees for filing the application.

What happens if the patent attorney's opinion is that my idea is not patentable?

Then you have spent a small amount of money to know that you cannot obtain protection. If you choose to disclose or manufacture your invention, then anyone can copy it without financial obligation to you.