Searches for Legal Opinions
Stake your opinion on a patent search you can trust
Whether you are drafting claims, defending an allegation of infringement, determining clearance, or deciding to file an application, you deserve search results you can trust.
Our approach blends our time-tested search approach, our expert analysts, and the best search tools and databases, including the best AI resources, to give you confidence and peace of mind.
Patentability/Novelty
A patentability search or novelty search conducted by Ensemble IP will help you to determine if your idea is new or non-obvious and ultimately patentable. Whether you need one patentability search or have an ongoing need, we’ll tailor a search approach that meets your unique needs and budget. We will investigate the patent and non-patent literature to shed light on the novelty of the invention.
FTO/Clearance/Infringement
Infringing on a patent – even when it’s done accidentally – can be a costly mistake. In most cases, companies that infringe on existing patents experience a serious setback in the marketplace, must pay heavy damages or licensing fees, or a combination of the above. A proper Freedom to Operate search provides peace of mind and reduces financial risk.
Validity/Invalidity
Any time an organization or an individual applies for a patent, the application is subjected to a patentability search. But, for practical reasons, searches completed by patent office examiners are simply not exhaustive. As a result, patents may be granted despite the existence of prior art that, if found, can be used to deem the patent invalid.
State-of-the-Art/Collection
An effective state-of-the-art search is designed to give a broad picture, identifying general and background patent art for a particular technology. Non-patent technical literature is often included to provide a view of recent breakthroughs in the art. This search helps your organization gain understanding about patenting activities in new areas as your company or client devises an IP strategy.
