Patentability Search

Evaluate novelty and file stronger patents with confidence and clarity.

A patentability search, also known as a novelty search, evaluates whether an invention is new and non obvious by identifying relevant prior art from patents and non patent literature before filing a patent application.

Darsh Analytics provides comprehensive patentability search services to help inventors, startups, and IP professionals make informed filing decisions and reduce prosecution risk.

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Why Is Patentability Search Critical?

Conducting a patentability search before filing helps you:

Avoid costly patent rejections

Identify relevant prior art early and reduce the risk of major office actions. Filing with clarity minimizes unexpected objections and strengthens your prosecution strategy.

Improve claim drafting strategy

Understand existing disclosures and draft claims that clearly differentiate your invention. A search‑informed approach leads to stronger, more defensible applications.

Increase chances of patent grant

Address novelty and inventive step concerns before filing. This improves examination outcomes and enhances the likelihood of successful patent grant.

Identify closest prior art early

Discover the most relevant references at the outset. This enables better technical positioning and smarter filing decisions.

Save time and prosecution costs

Reduce back‑and‑forth with examiners and avoid unnecessary amendments. A well‑researched filing shortens timelines and controls overall IP expenses.

For startups and enterprises, it also supports investment readiness and IP due diligence.

Who Needs a Patentability Search?

Startups before filing first patents

Validate your invention’s novelty before investing in your first patent filing. Build a stronger IP foundation that supports fundraising and long‑term growth.

R&D teams evaluating inventions

Assess technical ideas early and determine whether they offer real innovation value. Prioritize filings strategically and allocate R&D budgets more efficiently.

Companies planning global patent filings

Understand prior art across jurisdictions before entering international markets. Structure a smarter global filing strategy with reduced prosecution risk.

Patent attorneys preparing applications

Strengthen claim drafting with insight into relevant prior art references. Anticipate examiner objections and deliver more defensible patent applications.

Universities and research institutions

Evaluate commercial potential before committing to patent expenses. Support technology transfer decisions with informed, evidence‑based analysis.

Our Patentability Search Methodology

At Darsh Analytics, we follow a structured, multi layered search approach:

Deep technical review of disclosure, drawings, and objectives.

Keyword, synonym, and classification based strategies.

Patent databases (USPTO, EPO, WIPO, CNIPA, etc.)
Non‑patent literature (journals, white papers, standards)

Identification of novelty destroying and close references.

Internal validation for completeness and accuracy.

What You Receive

List of most relevant prior art references

A curated list of highly relevant patent and non‑patent references identified through structured, global search strategies focused on your invention.

Highlighted novelty impacting disclosures

Clear identification of disclosures that may affect novelty or inventive step, allowing you to assess technical differentiation early.

Optional claim wise mapping (if required)

Structured mapping of key references against invention features to support deeper analysis and informed drafting decisions.

Clear explanation of relevance

Concise explanations describing why each reference matters and how it relates to your invention’s core concepts.

Well structured, attorney ready report

Professionally formatted report delivered in a clear, actionable format designed for legal review and filing preparation.

Reports are delivered in clear, actionable formats, not raw dumps.

Jurisdiction Coverage

United States (US)

PCT / WO

India (IN)

Europe (EP)

China (CN)

Other jurisdictions on request

Technology Domains

Software & AI

Electronics & Semiconductors

Mechanical & Industrial

Automotive & EV

MedTech & Healthcare

Energy & Materials

Why Choose Darsh Analytics for Patentability Search?

We focus on actionable insights that support filing decisions, not overwhelming data. Every search is structured to guide clear, confident next steps.

Deep qualitative analysis

Our team conducts detailed manual review and technical evaluation. We prioritize meaningful interpretation over raw, tool‑generated outputs.

Attorney ready reporting

Reports are professionally structured, clearly organized, and easy to review. They support efficient claim drafting and prosecution strategy.

Global prior art coverage

We search across major international jurisdictions and databases. This ensures comprehensive visibility of relevant patent and non‑patent literature.

Experienced patent research professionals

Our analysts combine technical domain expertise with IP research experience. Each project is handled with precision and subject‑matter understanding.

Strict confidentiality & NDA compliance

All projects are handled under secure processes and confidentiality standards. NDAs are respected to protect your invention and business strategy.

Planning to File a Patent?

Reduce uncertainty before investing time and money in patent filing.

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A patentability search identifies prior art to determine whether an invention is novel and non obvious before filing a patent application.

It is not legally mandatory, but strongly recommended to reduce rejection risk and improve claim quality.

Typically 5-10 business days, depending on technology and scope.

Yes, we conduct patentability searches across multiple jurisdictions worldwide.