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patent search

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A quick definition of patent search:

A patent search is when someone looks to see if their invention is already patented. If it is, they cannot get a patent for it. They usually do this before they apply for a patent. They can use a database from the US Patent and Trademark Office to find patents that are similar to their invention. This helps them make sure their invention is new and unique.

A more thorough explanation:

A patent search is a process of researching existing patents to determine if an invention is new and unique enough to be granted a patent. When someone applies for a patent, they must prove that their invention is original and not already patented by someone else. A patent search helps to ensure that the patent application is not rejected due to similarities with existing patents.

For example, if someone invents a new type of phone case, they would want to conduct a patent search to make sure that no one else has already patented a similar phone case. If they find that someone else has already patented a similar phone case, they may need to modify their invention to make it more unique before applying for a patent.

A patent search typically involves reviewing previously issued patents using a database provided by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO offers two databases, PatFT and AppFT, which contain patents from different time periods. The USPTO also provides a seven-step strategy to assist applicants in conducting a patent search.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
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i need to know who decided to do that.
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20:51
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ur user is hilarioussss and no i just graduated this may and am now applying ---also im out of messages so ill take a lil
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21:32
this child fell asleep on me
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21:32
im so uncomfortable
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21:34
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21:35
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21:35
he has since moved
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i just went into a discord vc and yelled "YALL I JUST GOT INTO J.M. SCHOOL OF LAW"
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people were getting excited :sob:
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22:39
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22:45
haha my brother and sister in law live there
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