Specialty Searches

Simple Patents works closely with veteran searchers who can provide complex searches.  All Invalidity, Freedom to Operate, and State of the Art searches are performed by quote with a standard turnaround of 7-10 business days.

Validity Searches

The best defense is a good offense, especially when you’re being sued for infringement!  Simple Patents invalidity searching can give you not only the references that matter but the key data and analysis that can make all the difference in a re-exam.
Your search report includes:

  • A diagram made by the searcher showing the limitations of the target patent’s independent claims charted against the features shown in our top references.
  • Detailed search strategy, including features, keywords and classifications.
  • Listing of secondary references showing at least one of the limitations of the independent claim.
  • All data delivered through our high speed server with an array of options for easier review.

After the Search
In addition to invalidity searching, we can assist you by writing the request for re-examination based on the research.

Pricing
$1,200-$2,500

State-of-the-Art

Know and Understand Everything in your Industry

Our classification based search strategy and seamless delivery make state-of-art research easier than ever. Searches can be directed toward a technology, company, group of companies, country, or region.
When you receive your state-of-the-art search, you’ll be amazed at both the depth of knowledge and the ease with which you can use it.

Pricing

$1,200-$2,500

Freedom to Operate

In the Freedom to Operate or Clearance Search, our goal is to first identify in-force patents that
may pose an infringement risk to your product. We extend into expired patents and abandoned
and pending applications to help you locate any public domain clearance.

Pricing

$1,200-$2,500