Patent invalidity search is conducted to support clients in complex litigation, opposition, and patent acquisition cases, particularly where a detailed claim chart—also referred to as the Rule 11 EoU chart—is crucial to facilitate legal efforts. The detailed invalidity search report drafted by Ingenious e-Brain encompasses all relevant patent and non-patent literature (NPL) that may impact the claims of a specific target patent. Before performing any invalidity search, we comprehensively analyze the patent case, reviewing litigation and opposition documents (if available), the file wrapper, and other relevant materials to establish a solid understanding of the case. We categorize the identified references into three categories: “X”, “Y”, and “A”, based on the international search report (ISR).
- “X” Category: Indicates novelty or inventiveness found in a single reference.
- “Y” Category: Indicates lack of novelty or inventiveness in one document; two or more references are identified to construct a claim chart.
- “A” Category: Refers to background art that does not disclose novelty or inventiveness.
IeB’s Invalidity search report includes a feature matrix created for each aspect. This matrix allows attorneys to quickly navigate through fully supported, partially supported, inferentially supported, and unsupported features. Below is our methodology for an exhaustive invalidity search.
Why is the Invalidity Study Imperative?
- To assess the effectiveness of a granted patent.
- To evaluate the validity of an existing patent.
- To verify the enforceability of claims and challenge the validity of allegedly infringed patents.
Why Ingenious e-Brain for Invalidity Study?
- We prepare color-coded claim charts with high-definition detail to streamline attorney review efforts.
- We incorporate all relevant references that address innovation and non-obviousness.
- We offer various native language search options to accommodate our global clients.
- Comprehensive reports with color-coded mapping and analyst comments on each result.
- We provide strategies focused on both novelty and inventiveness to thoroughly analyze the field.
- We adhere to the KSR Seven Rationales when assessing obviousness.
- We provide adaptable pricing plans to accommodate client budgets while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
About Ingenious e-Brain
Ingenious e-Brain is one of the renowned consulting firms that provides 360-degree support to enterprises across the globe in improving their portfolios, be they Fortune 50 companies, startups, institutions, or independent inventors. With a team of 60+ IP professionals honing technical knowledge across various domains, we’ve been strategically guiding our clients throughout their journey, ranging from innovating to launching any product(s) or process(es) in the market, thereby avoiding last-minute roadblocks and associated commercial loss. We are an ISO-certified company with offices in India, USA, UK, Japan, and Germany.
As one of the leading IP consulting firms with a strong reputation for handling high-stakes cases, Ingenious e-Brain provides a broad range of patent services to enterprises across various domains. Innovation, knowledge, and transparency form the basis of our company’s mission and vision. Along with cost benefits, we provide authentic results, ensuring confidentiality and security.
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