{"id":8847,"date":"2021-10-12T06:02:44","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T06:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=8847"},"modified":"2021-10-12T06:02:47","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T06:02:47","slug":"prior-art-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/prior-art-search\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need to Know About Prior Art Search"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Prior Art Search has become an essential part of any business that deals with a noteworthy number of innovative technologies and\/or processes. For effectively <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/patent-filing-procedure-in-india\/\" class=\"text-primary\">Patent filing<\/a><\/strong>, an extensive Prior Art Search is crucial. For instance, the <strong><em>EPO (European Patent Office)<\/em><\/strong> has recorded stable growth in the number of Patent filings from 2014 to 2018, with a usual annual increase of 4.6%. This emphasises the increasing significance of Prior Art Searching and examination in all existing industrial environments. Without thorough searches and comprehensive prior art analysis, companies seeking to compete within a competitive market or technological domain can face violation and litigation threats. Scroll down to check more information regarding Prior Art Search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3abba1ee031\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3abba1ee031\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/prior-art-search\/#What_is_Prior_Art\" title=\"What is Prior\nArt?\">What is Prior\nArt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/prior-art-search\/#Different_Types_of_Prior_Art_Search\" title=\"Different\nTypes of Prior Art Search\">Different\nTypes of Prior Art Search<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/prior-art-search\/#What_are_the_Steps_Involved_in_Prior_Art_Search_and_Analysis\" title=\"What are the Steps Involved in Prior Art Search and Analysis?\">What are the Steps Involved in Prior Art Search and Analysis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/prior-art-search\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Prior_Art\"><\/span>What is Prior\nArt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nis a reference of some form (audio, textual. video, etc.) that serves as clear proof\nthat the invention you hold is not something distinctive. It is evidence that\nyour invention or creation is famous and not something unique. It is not\nimportant that the Prior Arts is present commercially or physically. It is\nsufficient that someone, somewhere &amp; at some time formerly explained,\nshowed or made something that includes the use of technology that is identical\nto your invention or creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior\nArt could be found in different forms, be it a Patent or some other form of the\nprinted publication comprising, but not restricted. Trade journals, research\npapers, an advertisement, videos, books, etc. \u2013 generally anything that is\navailable in the public domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nis not essential in which language this art is explained or how many\npublications of the same are available. The primary interest is that the\ninformation or details can be accessed by the public. Hence, a small newsletter\nby a local entity will have a similar validity as that of a foremost newspaper\nin a country, given it is correctly time-stamped. However, estimating Prior Art\nfor your invention is not as difficult as you think it might be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_of_Prior_Art_Search\"><\/span>Different\nTypes of Prior Art Search<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior Art Search is the starting step before filing an application for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/patent-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Patent Registration<\/a><\/strong>. It involves searching for all present prior arts that are nearest to the provided technological invention within a similar domain. For instance, in the United States, several technological domains have distinctive innovations safeguarded by IPR. Hence, Prior Art Search helps to find out the uniqueness of innovation worldwide so that the Patent is granted. Following are the types of Prior Art Search:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Different-Types-of-Prior-Art-Search.jpg\" alt=\"Different Types of Prior Art Search\" class=\"wp-image-8849\" width=\"691\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Different-Types-of-Prior-Art-Search.jpg 921w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Different-Types-of-Prior-Art-Search-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Different-Types-of-Prior-Art-Search-768x394.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>FTO Searches<\/em><\/strong>:\nIt involves legally active Patent literature examinations and searches based on\nparticular geographic regions. The searches are conducted to find out the\nauthorisation of a product or technology in a market.<\/li><li><strong><em>Chemical Structure Searches<\/em><\/strong>:\nThese are aimed to find similarities between chemical structures of innovative\nchemical compounds whose IUPAC names have not been revealed. <\/li><li><strong><em>Unique &amp; Validity or\nInvalidity Searches<\/em><\/strong>: These involve both Patent\nLiterature &amp; Non-Patent Literature examination &amp; search. While unique\nsearches are conducted for the purpose of filing an application for Patent\nRegistration, validity or invalidity searches are executed to check or\nchallenge the Patent validity.<\/li><li><strong><em>Infringement Searches<\/em><\/strong>:\nThese include examining and searching Non-Patent Literature to recognise Patent\nInfringements by 3<sup>rd<\/sup> parties.<\/li><li><strong><em>Biological Sequence Searches<\/em><\/strong>:\nThese searches are conducted to recognise protein or nucleic acid sequences\nrevealed in a Prior Art document in their usual sequence format.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong>\nAll the above searches comprise detailed examination, which is used to direct strategic\nbusiness decisions of entities concerning their IP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Steps_Involved_in_Prior_Art_Search_and_Analysis\"><\/span>What are the Steps Involved in Prior Art Search and Analysis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n1: Recognising Major Concepts to Create Search Strategy&nbsp; <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\nis the first &amp; important step because it deals with recognising the\nsignificant concept based on which a plan can be created. In this step,\ndifferent synonyms, variations, and keywords, citations, assignees, dates,\njurisdiction, and technology classes are recognised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nthis, the strategies can comprise searching for Non-Patent Literature and\/or\nPatent, invention disclosures, or even products. For example, when searching\nfor biological or chemical Patents, sequence searches and structure searches\nshould be made. Such strategies or plans are generally defined by the type of\nPrior Art required, which is based on the requirements &amp; objectives of the Prior\nArt Search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n2: Preparing Search Queries<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such\nqueries are created to capture the main essence of the concept of innovation.\nSuch search queries are put through many free databases such as USPTO, the Lens,\nGoogle Patents, Espacenet, etc. Similarly, paid databases such as Questel\nOrbit, etc., are used. Different search fields in these databases are used in\nvarious combinations to capture outcomes systematically while lessening noise\nfrom inappropriate outcomes. Besides famous keywords-based fields, classes,\nassignee and mentions fields are also used while preparing or formulating\nsearch queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nprocess itself is quite active as there is a need for regular tweaking so that\nthe vital details can be documented for more examination. Hence, one of the\nobjectives of the second step is to cut down the inappropriate outcomes from\nthe collected search results to enable correct analysis in the succeeding step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n3: Commencing the Prior Art Analysis<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nan analysis of Prior Art, particular links need to be recognised between the\nkeywords that are used in Prior Art Search so that an association can be found\nbetween the provided innovation and search outcomes. After performing the Prior\nArt analysis, the outcomes are then examined thoroughly. This is almost like a\npruning way where the utility and relevancy of the Prior Art being examined are\nestimated against the required objective of the Prior Art analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The background of the documents is examined &amp; is matched with the provided invention as per the objectives. A thorough analysis of the overlaps between the provided innovation and search hits within a restricted data set is performed manually. If common trends are found in a large set of data within a larger technological domain, then this task can be automated. Usually, <strong>Patent attorneys<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patent_attorney\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> execute an examination to recognise the particular overlap between search hits and the invention of interest within a limited set of data. This step intends to describe links to the subject technology with present Patent and Non-Patent Literature so that R&amp;D teams can work on their inventions as per the insights developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n4: Showing the Prior Art Analysis <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presenting\nthe Prior Art analysis is subject to the requirements &amp; the final\nobjective. This analysis is generally presented with the required texts extracted\nfrom a document or a future-wise mapping regarding the given invention. It can\nalso be shown in a tabular form by unchecking &amp; checking classification for\nthe given invention in the case of FTO Searches or landscape. Claim mapping is\nthe standard format followed for infringement and invalidity searches. At last,\nPrior Art analysis clearly shows whether the documents are associated with the\nsubject invention. In case they are, Prior Art analysis describes the link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior Art Search is a vital part of Intellectual Property Analytics that helps business intelligence. While executing Prior Art Searches, developing insights from the most relevant literature is vital in preparing a business strategy. Such insights different databases and further examining the closest literature to fulfil the end objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/drafting-patent-claims\/\">All You Need to Know About Drafting Patent Claims<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prior Art Search has become an essential part of any business that deals with a noteworthy number of innovative technologies and\/or processes. For effectively Patent filing, an extensive Prior Art Search is crucial. For instance, the EPO (European Patent Office) has recorded stable growth in the number of Patent filings from 2014 to 2018, with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":8848,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[55],"tags":[874],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8847"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8847"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8847\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8861,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8847\/revisions\/8861"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}