TECHNICAL SERVICES
Patentability Search
Validate the patentability of your invention before investing in patent protection.
WHY IT MATTERS
The problem it solves
Reduces the risk of filing patent applications for inventions that may not satisfy patentability requirements.
Identifies prior art that could impact the novelty or inventive step of an invention.
Helps avoid unnecessary patent filing and prosecution costs.
Supports informed R&D, innovation, and IP investment decisions.
Enables stronger patent drafting by identifying relevant prior art early.
Assists organizations in prioritizing innovations with the highest potential for patent protection.
HOW IT WORKS
From disclosure to actionable report
The same sequence on every engagement, in your system, to your rules.
- 01
Scope and disclosure
The invention, key features and any known art are captured in a search brief.
- 02
Search strategy
Classifications, keywords and databases are chosen for the technology and jurisdictions.
- 03
Global patent and non-patent search
Patent databases and non-patent literature are searched, including non-English documents.
- 04
Analysis and mapping
Relevant references are mapped to the features that matter for novelty or inventive step.
- 05
Report and review
An actionable report is delivered and walked through with your team.
What Patentability Search does
Identifying the most relevant prior art can be time-consuming and technically demanding. Relevant references may be spread across patent databases, scientific literature, and other technical sources, while seemingly similar disclosures may differ in ways that are critical to patentability. A search that is too narrow can miss important prior art, while an overly broad search can create unnecessary review work and delay filing decisions.
Trexo conducts comprehensive searches across global patent and non-patent literature to identify prior art(s) relevant to an invention. The identified references are analyzed to evaluate what could impact an invention’s novelty or non-obviousness, providing actionable insights that support patent drafting, filing strategies, and innovation decisions.
Key capabilities
Global prior art searching
Novelty and non-obviousness assessment
Actionable patentability reporting
Multidisciplinary technical expertise
Technology-specific search methodologies
THE OUTCOME
What Patentability Search changes
Deep expertise across complex technology domains
High-quality, relevant prior art
Faster patentability assessment
Time and cost savings
Who it’s for
- IP law firms
- Corporate IP teams
- Portfolio management teams
- Innovation teams
- Research organizations
- Licensing and business development teams
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About Patentability Search
Which databases do you search?
We search leading global patent databases along with non-patent literature, including scientific journals, technical publications, standards, conference proceedings, product literature, and other publicly available technical resources.
Do you search non-English patents?
Yes. We search patent publications across multiple jurisdictions, including non-English patent documents. The analysis is based on machine translations available through Espacenet, Google Translate, or the patent databases used during the search.
Can the search results help improve my patent application?
Yes. The identified prior art can help refine the invention disclosure, strengthen claim drafting, and anticipate possible examiner objections.
Which technology domains do you support?
Our team has expertise across mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical systems, software, AI/ML, telecommunications, semiconductors, robotics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, chemicals, materials science, optics and photonics, automotive, industrial automation, energy technologies, aerospace, consumer products, and many other technical domains.
What makes your patentability search service different?
Our patentability search service combines comprehensive global prior art searches, deep technical expertise, worldwide patent coverage (including non-English literature), advanced non-patent literature (NPL) research, and thorough novelty and inventive step assessments. Supported by customized search methodologies and strategic analysis, we deliver actionable insights that enable confident and informed patent filing decisions.
Why should I use a human-based search over AI?
AI is excellent at searching and processing large volumes of data, but patent searching often requires technical interpretation, search strategy, and judgment. That’s where Trexo’s engineers and scientists add value to your patent search needs.
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