Patent retrieval analysis can obtain the necessary information to understand the existing technology, so as to compare the existing technology, describe the beneficial effect and creativity of this application, and the essential difference with the existing technology, roughly understand the creative level of the existing technology, help patent agents or applicants evaluate the possibility of obtaining patents for inventions, and avoid the application being rejected because of the existence of previously published articles or information or lack of novelty. Only through patent retrieval and analysis, referring to a large number of historical patent documents, can we clearly see the trend of R&D, understand whether it is necessary to apply for patent creation, and adopt effective strategies to make the patent application go smoothly.
2. It can better draft patent documents.
For the applicant, patent retrieval can obtain the necessary information content needed by the existing technology, compare the existing patent technology in a targeted manner, and better describe the creativity and beneficial effects of the invention application and the essential differences with the existing technology.
For the author, patent retrieval can help the author to construct patent claims without violating the known existing technology and obtain the maximum protection scope. In other words, the patentee can judge the absolute scope of possible protection by searching related patents and publications discovered by researchers.
3. The application scheme can be improved.
Through the preliminary search before application, we can get some relevant and comparative documents and information, which will help the applicant to enrich the contents of the technical disclosure book and improve the technical scheme, and help the inventor to better expand and explore the technical scheme, put forward the technical scheme and obtain the best protection effect.
4. It can save time and cost.
Usually, it takes a long time from the application for a patent for invention to the publication of the results of the patent application. If the applicant searches for a patent before applying for a patent, once the patent is not authorized or the scope of protection is narrowed, not only the application fee will be lost, but also the corresponding human and material resources will be lost.
5. It can protect legitimate rights and interests.
When it is found that the product under development has been patented by other competitors, the design of the existing product can be modified in time to avoid infringement.
When you have an important patent, you can use patent infringement litigation to interfere with the operation of your company after searching and confirming that your competitors do not have relevant patents.
When there are allegations of infringement, collecting relevant patent information can be used as important evidence to revoke the patent rights of major competitors to avoid losses.