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Patent Search & Evaluation

Whether you are applying for a new patent, assessing existing technology or carrying out due diligence in an investment or acquisition, a rigorous, systematic patent search and evaluation is irreplaceable.

Patent filings are handled through an affiliated patent agency.

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  • File online
  • Quote online
  • Track progress online

A patent search is more than looking up technical documents in a database: by mapping the patents of the relevant field thoroughly, it helps a business discover potential risks and opportunities. Patent evaluation focuses on judging the value of a patent.

When you need it

  • Before applying for a new patent, to confirm whether the technical solution is patentable
  • In a patent dispute, to find the key evidence
  • You need to monitor competitors’ patents continuously
  • Due diligence in licensing negotiations, capital operations, investments and acquisitions

What you get

  • Novelty search: confirm before filing whether the technical solution is patentable
  • Invalidity search: find the key evidence in a patent dispute
  • Continuous monitoring of competitors’ patents
  • Patent evaluation: analysis of legal stability, combined with the points of innovation, commercial potential and market environment, to judge enforceability and value
  • A search and evaluation report tailored to you
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  • File online
  • Quote online
  • Track progress online

What to prepare

  • The technical subject or the title of the invention
  • A short description of the technical solution (the disclosure documents can be uploaded after signing in)
  • The purpose of the search: novelty, invalidity, competitor monitoring or valuation
  • The main target countries or regions

Fees and timing

Submit a quote request online; an agent assesses it and quotes. You pay only after confirming the quote.

The fee depends on the purpose and scope of the search.

The time required is given together with the quote.

FAQs

Got questions? We’ve got answers.

These are general guidelines; official rules and case-specific assessments apply.

Is a patent search just a database query?
No. A patent search is more than looking up technical documents in a database: by mapping the patents of the relevant field thoroughly, it helps a business discover potential risks and opportunities.
Why do a novelty search before filing?
A novelty search confirms, before you file, whether the technical solution is patentable.
What does a patent evaluation assess?
It is not only an analysis of the patent’s legal stability; it also combines the points of innovation, commercial potential and market environment to judge the enforceability and value of the patent in practice.
Who handles the patent filing?
Patent filings are handled through an affiliated patent agency. J&C handles online intake, quotes and progress updates.

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Notice: the services described on this page are carried out by locally licensed partner firms; J&C is your point of contact and coordinates and delivers the work. Fees shown are estimates; official fees are those actually charged by the office and the final quote is confirmed by an agent. Examination times are set by each office and the outcome depends on official examination; we make no promise as to results. By submitting an order you agree that the information needed for the work is shared with the relevant partner firm (which may be outside your country). This page is general information, not legal advice.

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