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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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Dkk
19:42
Maybe, didnt happen last time.
19:42
it was hard to not improve it. google search was terrible due to the ads and seo cheaters with buzz words and alt text
Dkk
19:42
SEO is big money
2016 pushed the conservative party into populism irreversibly
Dkk
19:43
Maybe, but if this is populism, then every election is populist.
19:43
@Dkk: yeah register 1 website and every swinging tom dick and harry calls/emails/texts to 'help with seo'. like bruh, if YOU found it, what i am doing is working
Dkk
19:43
Indeed!
19:48
wasp, i think people are hopeful for a gov who at least attempts to care about the common man
MIAMI A
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
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