Patent search is the first thing to be done before applying for a patent. The main purpose of a patent search is to determine how different an invention is from what already exists, if anything. With a proper patent search, we-BookMyTM will get an idea about the information available in the public domain related to the proposed invention. A patent search will help identify and compare the similar or relevant patent or non-patent document to decide about patentability of the proposed invention.

There were different types of Patent Search but while we performing the search with the purpose of filing a patent, it is called patentability searches. With a patentability search, we searches existing patents and other available documents to find out the closest existing things of the proposed invention. These patent literatures and other available documents are called as ‘Prior Art’.

During examination of patent, the patent office will evaluate the proposed invention, mainly patent claims for its novelty, inventive step and industrial application and only the proposed invention satisfies the entire above, then only patent is allowed. Therefore with a patent search the creator of proposed invention can identify the closest prior art and defend or justify any objections raised by the patent office during the examination.
