★★★★★ Step 01: Prior Art Search

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Discover if your idea is truly unique before you invest in filing.

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Why You Need a Professional Patent Search

A patent search (also known as a prior art search) is the foundation of a strong patent application. The USPTO will reject your application if they find that your invention—or an obvious variation of it—already exists in public records anywhere in the world.

⚠️ Warning: Performing a quick Google search is not enough. You need to search the USPTO database, international databases, and non-patent literature using complex classification systems.

What NOT to Do

  • Quick Google Search: Might miss variations, foreign patents, and complex terminology.

What TO Do

  • Professional Attorney Search: Explores USPTO classifications, global databases, and provides a formal legal opinion on patentability.

What is "Prior Art"?

Prior art includes any evidence that your invention is already known. This can be:

  • Existing US or foreign patents
  • Published patent applications
  • Scientific journals or magazine articles
  • Public demonstrations or products already on sale

🚨 Danger: If you skip the formal search to save money, you risk spending thousands on a patent application that is ultimately rejected by the examiner for lack of novelty.

How Our Patent Search Works

01

Initial Disclosure

You share your invention details with our attorneys under strict confidentiality.

02

Deep Database Search

We use advanced tools to search USPTO and global patent classifications.

03

Legal Analysis

Our registered attorneys review the prior art to determine patentability.

04

Strategy Session

We present a formal opinion and advise you on the exact type of patent to file.

Patent Search FAQs

Our comprehensive patent searches typically take 1 to 2 weeks to complete, including the formal written opinion.

Absolutely. As attorneys, we are bound by strict attorney-client privilege. Your invention remains 100% confidential.

Take the First Step Toward Protection Protection

Avoid costly mistakes. Let our USPTO registered attorneys clear the path for your invention.

Ruben Alcoba

Alcoba Law Group

Intellectual Property Division · Miami, FL