Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful business. But with innovation comes the risk of patent infringement, which can result in costly lawsuits and damage to your brand. In today’s competitive market, it’s more important than ever to protect your intellectual property. That’s where patent search comes in. By conducting a thorough search of existing patents, you can identify potential infringement risks and take proactive steps to avoid them. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of patent search and how it can save you from costly legal battles. Whether you’re an entrepreneur launching a new start-up or a seasoned business owner looking to protect your intellectual property, understanding the basics of patent search is essential. So, let’s dive in and get started!
What is patent infringement?
Patent infringement is the unauthorized use, manufacture, or sale of an invention that is covered by a patent. When a patent is granted, the owner of the patent has the exclusive right to use, sell, or license the invention for a certain period. This period is normally 20 years, although longer in certain circumstances.
If someone uses, makes, or sells a product that infringes on a patent, the patent owner can sue for damages and ask the court to stop the infringing activity. Patent infringement can occur in many forms, such as using a patented process, making a product that is covered by a patent, or selling a product that infringes on a patent. Even if the infringement is unintentional, it can result in costly legal battles and damage to your reputation.
The importance of patent search
The best way to avoid patent infringement is to conduct a patent search before launching a new product or service. A patent search helps you determine whether a particular invention or idea is already protected by an existing patent. By identifying existing patents, you can avoid infringement risks and take proactive steps to protect your intellectual property.
A patent search can also help you identify areas where you can improve your products or services. By analysing existing patents, you can identify gaps in the market and come up with new and innovative ideas. This can help you stay ahead of your competitors and drive business growth.
Types of patent searches
There are several types of patent searches, including:
Novelty search
A novelty search helps you determine whether your invention is new and non-obvious. This type of search is conducted before filing a patent application to ensure that the invention meets the requirements for patentability.
Infringement (Freedom-to-Operate) search
An infringement search helps you determine whether your product or service infringes on an existing patent. This type of search is conducted before launching a new product or service to avoid potential legal battles.
Conducting a patent search
Conducting a patent search can be a complex and time-consuming process. However, there are several resources available that can help you conduct a thorough search. These resources include:
Patent databases
Patent databases such as the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) and the EPO (European Patent Office) provide access to millions of patents worldwide. These databases can be searched by keyword, inventor, assignee, and other criteria.
Patent attorneys
Patent attorneys can help you conduct a thorough patent search and provide legal advice on intellectual property matters. They can also assist you in filing a patent application and defending your patents in court.
Patent search firms
Patent search firms specialize in conducting patent searches and providing detailed reports on existing patents. These firms can help you identify potential infringement risks and develop strategies to protect your intellectual property.
Understanding patent classification
Patent classification is a system used to organize patents into categories based on their subject matter. Understanding patent classification can help you conduct a more effective patent search and identify relevant patents in your field.
Patent classification systems vary by country. In Europe, patents are classified using the International Patent Classification (IPC) system, which includes over 70,000 subclasses. In the US, patents are classified using the USPTO’s classification system, which includes over 400 classes and over 140,000 subclasses. There is also the CPC which is a combination of the European classification (ecla) and US classification schemes.
How to interpret patent search results
Interpreting patent search results can be challenging, especially for those who are not familiar with patent law. However, there are several key elements to look for when reviewing a patent search report. These include:
Relevant patents
Look for patents that are relevant to your invention or idea. These patents may contain information that can help you improve your product or service or show if your invention is patentable.
Patent claims
Patent claims describe the scope of a patent owner’s exclusive rights. Understanding patent claims can help you determine whether your product or service infringes on an existing patent.
Patent citations
Patent citations are references to other patents that are relevant to a particular invention. Understanding patent citations can help you identify related patents and analyse the existing state of the art.
The benefits of patent search
Conducting a patent search has several benefits, including:
Avoiding infringement risks
By conducting a patent search, you can identify potential infringement risks and take proactive steps to avoid them. This can help you avoid costly legal battles and protect your brand reputation.
Identifying new opportunities
By analysing existing patents, you can identify gaps in the market and come up with new and innovative ideas. This can help you stay ahead of your competitors and drive business growth.
Improving your products or services
By analysing existing patents, you can identify areas where you can improve your products or services. This can help you stay ahead of your competitors and provide better value to your customers.
Patent infringement lawsuits
If you are accused of patent infringement, you may face a costly and time-consuming legal battle. Patent infringement lawsuits can result in damages, injunctions, and even the invalidation of your patents. It’s important to take proactive steps to avoid patent infringement and protect your intellectual property.
Conclusion and final thoughts
In conclusion, a patent search is a crucial step in protecting your intellectual property and avoiding costly legal battles. By conducting a thorough patent search, you can identify potential infringement risks, stay ahead of your competitors, and provide better value to your customers. If you’re not familiar with patent law, consider working with a patent attorney or patent search firm to ensure that your patent search is comprehensive and effective. Remember, innovation is important, but protecting your intellectual property is essential for long-term success.
“Bees and other pollinators are fundamental for the health of ecosystems and food security. They help maintain biodiversity and ensure the production of nutritious food. However, intensive monoculture production and improper use of pesticides pose serious threats to pollinators by reducing their access to food and nesting sites, exposing them to harmful chemicals, and weakening their immune systems”. (https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day)
As we recognize World Bee Day on 20th May 2023, we take a look at Agricultural technology patents in pollinator-friendly agricultural production that support the critical role of bees in the global ecosystem.
Click on the title of each patent to open-up the full patent PDF for further information.
These patents highlight some of the technologies being developed to create sustainable, integrated agricultural practices that help to conserve and protect bees; which will be key to ensuring the health of our planet.
What can we do to support the health of our pollinators?
According to the United Nations there are many steps we can take to make a difference to our pollinators. A few are described here, but for the full list on how to support the health of our pollinators go to https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day
As an individual, plant a diverse set of native plants, which flower at different times of the year,
As farmers reducing, or changing the usage of pesticides; and
As governments and decision-makers, by strengthening the participation of local communities in decision-making, in particular that of indigenous people, who know and respect ecosystems and biodiversity.
Interested in innovation and patented inventions such as trends in the agri-tech industry?
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PatWorld is a professional patent database for R&D that provides users with access to millions of patents from around the world. With this subscription, Vascular Perfusion Solutions will have access to the latest information in their field and be able to stay ahead of the competition. We are excited for them as they embark on this new journey with PatWorld!
Vascular Perfusion Solutions, Inc. is a medical technology company based in San Antonio, Texas. They are developing the VP.S ENCORE® designed to have a significant impact on patients awaiting lifesaving or life-altering transplant surgeries by extending the viability of organs outside the body, and by extending the time for transport compared to traditional ice cooler technology. The goal in developing the VP.S ENCORE® includes the ability to expand the donor organ pool, optimizing matching of the donor organs, and to minimize rejection. VPS believes that machine perfusion devices for preserving organs should be simple, portable, and accessible to all patients needing a lifesaving organ. Evidence-based science is the root of what they do, and they use science and engineering to provide simple, elegant, and effective solutions to preserving the life of organs beyond the standard of care.
On April 19th, Vascular Perfusion Solutions competed in the 3rd annual BioFest Invest Event hosted by BiomedSA. BioFest Invest is a pitch competition for Texas bioscience companies to present their life changing products to potential investors, network among the MedTech industry, and learn from industry professionals. VPS pitched among 13 other bioscience companies from the greater Texas area. VPS was represented by Research Engineer, Isabella Cano, who has been part of the team since June 2021. The pitch presented the impact of the lifesaving technology of the VP.S ENCORE® and its competitive advantages. Vascular Perfusion Solutions received the best pitch award among all the competitors and was awarded a prize package of $10,000, SBIR consulting, a marketing strategy consult, a press release, and a membership to PatWorld.
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Batteries are a key component in our daily lives; from cars to remote controls, it is hard to stray far from technology utilising a battery for its power source.
For many years the standard in this field has been the lithium-ion battery, however there are now a variety of alternatives aiming to overthrow lithium’s dominance, with sodium-ion batteries seen as a leading contender in the battery revolution.
Daniel Di Francesco, is an Intellectual Property Manager at PatWorld. He is an expert in undertaking patent searches including for Freedom to Operate, Patentability and Invalidity, covering all types of subject matter with specialism in the chemical field.
Are you staying current with the latest trends in the autonomous vehicle industry?
From self-driving cars to AI-based assisted driving, carmakers are working hard to make the roads safer and more efficient. Using PatWorld we’re showcasing a few of the latest patents in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Vehicle Operation Safety Model Test System – US2023043905A1 – This patent by Mobileye and Intel describes a System and techniques for test scenario verification for a simulation of an autonomous vehicle safety action.
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Foldable Pedal Apparatus for Vehicle – US11630475B1 – Hyundai and Kia’s patent depicts a pedal hidden during autonomous driving but protruding when the vehicle is operated manually.
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Systems and Methods for Controlling Speed of an Autonomous Vehicle – US2023115758A1 – This patent by Argo and Ford describes Systems and methods for generating a vehicle trajectory for it to handle complex traffic scenarios by taking into consideration dynamic actors and stationary objects.
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Dean Parry Technical Director at PatWorld shares his thoughts on a recent panel discussion he attended. Entitled ‘Artificial Intelligence – What Does It Mean for Your Business’ was hosted by Loven IP.
“Although I wasn’t able to contribute due to problems with my headset, I was lucky enough to listen in to a fascinating and informative discussion about AI used in the design and retail industries and beyond. I have summarised the important aspects I took away after listening in.”
Panel Discussion: Artificial Intelligence – What Does It Mean for Your Business?
I was fascinated by the current role of AI in the fields of retail and design. AI is being increasingly used in both retail and design work, with many businesses adopting AI technologies to streamline processes, improve customer experience, and increase efficiency. Here are some examples discussed on how AI is being used in these fields:
In retail, AI is being used for:
1. AI-powered recommendation engines can analyse customers’ data and behaviour to recommend personalised products or services.
2. For inventory management, AI can help retailers manage inventory levels more efficiently, predicting demand and optimising stock levels.
3. Customer service Chatbots and virtual assistants powered by AI can provide customer support 24/7, helping customers with queries and issues in real-time.
In design work, AI is being used for:
1. AI algorithms can generate and optimize design options based on a set of parameters and constraints.
2. For pattern recognition, AI can analyse large amounts of data to identify patterns and trends, which can be used to inform design decisions.
3. AI-powered tools can recognize, classify features/images and generate models of objects, which can be used for prototyping and visualization. At present AI still acts more as a support for designers rather than a replacement.
During the discussions, two major concerns were brought up regarding the use of AI: the difficulty in assessing the reliability and precision of AI-generated results, as well as the challenge of determining the optimal AI tool to use for specific tasks.
Overall, the use of AI in retail and design work is expected to increase as businesses continue to look for ways to improve customer experience and efficiency.
What is Sustainable Fashion and Why Does it Matter?
Sustainable fashion is becoming an increasingly important topic in our society. With the growing awareness of climate change and its effects on our environment, consumers are now looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint by consuming responsibly. Eco-friendly clothing and sustainable materials offer a great way to do just that. By making conscious decisions to purchase items made from sustainable materials, we can ensure that our consumption habits are responsible and reduce carbon emissions from the fashion industry.
The Different Types of Eco-Friendly Fabrics & Materials Used in Sustainable Fashion
Eco-friendly fabrics and materials are becoming increasingly popular in the fashion industry as people strive to create sustainable clothing. Organic fabrics, recycled materials, and sustainable textiles are all being used to create eco-friendly clothing that is both stylish and ethical. In this article, we will look at some of the patents around the manufacturing of eco-friendly fabrics and materials used in sustainable fashion.
How Are Manufacturers Innovating for fashion?
As the fashion industry is growing rapidly, manufacturers are increasingly looking for ways to innovate and be more sustainable. Manufacturers are now focusing on using innovative materials such as recycled or biodegradable materials that can reduce their carbon footprint and make their products eco-friendlier (patent US2021310185A1 is a BIODEGRADABLE SYNTHETIC LEATHER PRODUCED FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL).
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Manufacturers are also looking into ways to reduce the amount of energy they use in production and finding new ways to reuse or recycle old materials (patent US2023069369A1: TEXTILE RECYCLING).
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By innovating in these areas, manufacturers can create a better future for fashion that is both stylish and sustainable.
Who is innovating in this space?
The fashion industry is one of the biggest polluters in the world, with the industry being responsible for 10% of all carbon emissions. However, as the example patents demonstrate there are many innovators working to reduce its environmental impact. These innovators are creating ways to reduce waste, develop carbon neutral fashions, and recycle materials. They are also using technology such as AI and machine learning to create more sustainable fashion solutions.
Patent KR20220164145A uses AI to identify clothing and accessories that have a good affect on mankind, similar to the main image.
By leveraging these technologies, these innovators are helping to create a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.
How You Can Support Earth Day?
From a fashion perspective we can all make a mark whether you’re a designer, manufacturer, retailer, or consumer. Check out the bullet points and decide where you can make a commitment.
Check out the eco-credentials of that new item you covet.
Could you buy second hand, or repurpose an existing item? Each time you do this it stops something potentially going to landfill.
And lastly, Innovate, Innovate, Innovate!
If you need help with your innovation process PatWorld is a patent search database that allows you to search over 145 million patent documents worldwide. Understanding what’s currently patented can help steer your innovation. Email [email protected] for further information or check out https://patworld.com/gb/why-patworld/com.
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FemTech – Reviewing Patents to Highlight Innovation
Clare Gibson Senior Patent Analyst at PatWorld shares her thoughts on the Innovation in FemTech by reviewing patents.
“FemTech” is a relatively recent term coined in 2016 by the Danish entrepreneur Ida Tin, creator of the period and menstruation tracking app “Clue”, where the term is now synonymous with technology focused on women’s health. Such technology often includes software, diagnostics, products and services, with a large proportion holding female reproductive health at its core. For example, fertility solutions, menstruation tracking apps, pregnancy care, nursing care, sexual wellness, contraception, and general reproductive health care are a few areas where FemTech operates.
Clare Gibson is a Senior Analyst at PatWorld and an expert in undertaking FTO, Patentability and Invalidity searches, covering all types of subject matter with specialisms in Physics and Mechanics.
PatWorld are experts in providing Patentability, Freedom To Operate (FTO), Patent Busting, State of the Art, and Patent Mapping searches. Need help in deciding which search you need? Email: [email protected] for information.
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Bringing a new technology or invention to market can be a long and arduous process. From conception to financing, from understanding the market and keeping tabs on competitors, the journey can be like threading a needle.
Understanding which companies are working in the same technology area as you can be beneficial. If your competitors have filed several new patents more recently this indicates active research and development. Further examination of the patents in detail will provide insights into the nature of the product, the underlying technology and how much it differs from products currently in-market. In addition, companies will monitor their competitors patent filing over time to keep an eye on their research and development.
On the flip side, if your competitors are sitting on several older patents in a particular technology area this indicates lack of research or by extension their focus has shifted elsewhere.
Understanding what your competitors are doing
Why is it helpful to understand what your competitors are doing? It can help you understand to what extent your product is different to your competitors. This is important if you are launching a new product, as potentially you could be accused of infringing an existing patent. Additionally, patent data can help you understand what technologies your competitors are working on, can help guide product development and provide insights into what your competitors may be bringing to market.
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Get notified when new competitors protect innovative products.
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With PatWorld you can access over 145 million patents. Features include:
Will Chelton has more than 15 years’ hands-on experience in IP, including five years as a patent attorney in private practice and over a decade as in-house counsel at several of the world’s leading technology companies, spanning all aspects of IP strategy and management. His approach is to join clients as an extension of the team, to help them to make the right IP decisions for their businesses, and to support them through projects to deliver on their IP goals. To reach out to Will contact him via https://www.linkedin.com/in/willchelton/
Our Electrical and Mechanical group advise clients whose interests range from simple household appliances to control systems for aircraft. The success of this team can be attributed in part to the very broad technical skills base of its members and the quality of its output.
Because of the diversity of our clients, we appreciate that each has different requirements and that those requirements may change as they develop. Whether you’re looking for an electrical or mechanical search our services can be customised on an individual basis.
The team has significant experience and expertise in both digital and analogue electronics. Areas of expertise include telecommunication systems, control and power electronics, and device fabrication.
Information Technology
Our clients’ interests in computer science and IT include, computer architecture, secure systems, communications networks including local and wide-area networks, computer peripherals and telecommunications and broadcast technologies. In the software field, our searches include business process inventions, neural networks, data processing, image processing, data compression, encryption/decryption, the Internet of Things, communications protocols, operating systems and object-orientated programming techniques.
Physics
We handle a wide variety of physical-related technologies including optics, medical physics, imaging, superconductors, laser physics and quantum devices.
Our teams are ready to meet the challenges of researching this leading-edge field. They understand and can assist with protecting and exploiting developments in subjects diverse as:
Biotech, Chemical and Pharmaceutical patent searches. At a technical level, we handle all subject matter within these technology areas. We work on a wide variety of projects in these specialist areas including pharmaceuticals, genetics, petrochemicals, polymers and household products. Between them our teams are widely versed in organic, inorganic, physical and solid state chemistry, pharmaceuticals, metallurgy and materials science. Within those disciplines they have specialist knowledge in the following areas:
Molecular biology and molecular biological methods
Immunology
Virology
Pharmaceuticals, galenics, formulations
Molecular Diagnostics, in particular chip technologies
Medical engineering
Organic chemistry, in particular, structures searching
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Food Technology
Chemistry Searches
Chemistry searchers are particularly attuned to the needs of chemical research and the industry. Their knowledge has been gained from experience in fields of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry including:
Technical and macro molecular chemistry, in particular polymerizations, plastics, polymers, elastomers, adhesives, polymer processing and analysis
Inorganic chemistry, in particular catalysts, construction chemistry, ceramics
Physical chemistry, in particular coating of surfaces, spectroscopy
Should your search requirements converge with other technologies, our teams will draw upon each other’s knowledge and experience, with specializations including Electronics, IT & Physics, Electrical & Mechanical, and Medical.
The medical field is continually evolving. Companies spend huge budgets each year on the research and development of new medical devices.
It is a truly worldwide market place with fierce competition thereby making the protection of new medical tech advancements essential.
PatWorld has a team of individuals that is ready to meet the challenges that this constantly evolving field presents. We understand and likewise support clients with the task of undertaking specialist searches.
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PatWorld V3 New Features. We’re excited to announce we’ve upgraded our system with the release of V3!
Version 3 brings with it a complete redesign of the application for a smoother, more intuitive search experience. In addition to the new features and improvements. Changes are summarised below, and more information will be available via the Help pages on the PatWorld platform.
Our favourite features include sidebar, notes/ratings dashboard, folder indicators on results page, save as new chart, project activity stream and the following power-user features:
New keyboard shortcuts.
Folder name truncation searching.
Publication level folder searching (using the SD syntax).
New Layout
Everything within your project can now be accessed quickly and easily via the new sidebar.
Notes/Ratings, Folders, Charts, Exports, Alerts and Reports dashboards are now available. This allows you to quickly review them and, where applicable, view their associated publications at the click of a button!
Each dedicated page has been designed to provide you with all the information you should need, including:
– The notes and ratings you have given to the publications within your project.
– Alert run times and latest changes for each alert.
– Project and user group members and their associated privileges.
– The activities within your project, by all users within the project (available via the Project Overview page and the new header) providing an audit trail for all your projects.
New Features
Return to the results page on your last viewed query and resume analysis from any page by clicking the Results link in the sidebar.
The family tree drawer now includes indications for the ratings, notes, and folders of each publication.
Folders for each publication are indicated in each publication’s header on the results page.
Add metadata to your projects and see the reference, description, and summary in your reports!
Quickly and easily switch projects and histories via the new switchers in the header.
You can now save your charts as a new chart via the ‘Save As’ button, allowing you to quickly create multiple charts from the same source.
– Once saved, you can now also compare up to 4 charts side-by-side.
Notes/Ratings, Folders, Highlighting, Charts, Exports, Alerts, Reports, Histories update in real time for smooth collaboration.
More keyboard shortcuts added to the results pages, where 0-5 will now rate the active publication accordingly, 6 opens the note for the active publication, and 7 appends any selected text to the active publication’s note.
Improvements
Directional distance operators are now available allowing you to ensure each word follows the previous, e.g., test f2 tube will find testing of tubes but not tubes for testing.
Publication level folder searching (via the SD syntax) e.g. {SD:Myfolder} will return the publications added your folders rather than all the family members thereof which are returned by {MyFolder}, allowing you to identify the relevant publications more easily when reviewing your results.
Folder name truncation searching e.g. {MyFolder*} will search {MyFolder1} and {MyFolder2}.
Tooltips have been clarified and updated to load more quickly.
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New Improved PatWorld Patent Alerts & Monitoring system with the release of V2.5. Includes Monitoring New Forward and Backward Citations.
Version 2.5 brings with it a lot of changes to our Alerts feature which we’ll cover below. But firstly.
What are alerts and why would I use them?
Alerts allow you to monitor a specific portfolio of patents, a query containing up-to-date patent data or patents of particular interest. For example patents in a folder, with notes or star-ratings you have provided. You can base an alert on any number of queries. Including an assignee, a classification, a full text string, a list of publication numbers or any other searchable fields. Alerts are set to weekly by default. So that each week you can gain an edge into potential infringements, new advancements in a particular technology area or new competitors.
Monitor New Forward Citations / Backward Citations
These options allow for an easy way to monitor competitors, potential infringements and new advancements in a particular area.
Monitor Additional New Fields
Control which ‘other’ fields to monitor. Just by selecting full text additions, names, family movements and classifications separately to tailor to your interests.
Schedule Email Notifications to Any Email Address
Keep your colleagues and clients up to date. Automatically schedule sending alert emails to external recipients.
One Click Changelog Downloads
Alert emails feature a one-click downloadable csv changelog link as a faster way to access the data. See highlighted text on the image above.
Additional Content Added to Downloadable CSV
Additional fields added to csv change logs; title, abstract, first claim, publication date, application date, priority information, applicant, inventor, IPC, CPC. Furthermore, Changelogs contain more specific change information (e.g. 2 classifications added, abstract now available, 3 legal statuses added).
View All Your Changes in a New Viewable Folder
When a change occurs a folder is created in your project. This folder contains publications with identified changes. You can then produce charts, customexports or view results in PatWorld.
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