Before investing time and money in a patent application, you need to know what already exists. A thorough prior art search is the foundation of every strong patent strategy. At SCIPP Patents, our search team conducts deep dives across global patent databases and scientific literature to give you a clear, accurate picture of the landscape before you file. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
A novelty search examines whether your invention is new — one of the core requirements for patentability under Indian and international patent law. We search Indian Patent Office databases, USPTO, EPO, WIPO, and key scientific journals to identify prior art that could affect the patentability of your invention. Our written novelty opinion gives you a clear assessment of your invention's chances of grant before you commit to filing.
An FTO analysis answers a critical commercial question: can you make, use, or sell your product without infringing a third party's patent? This is essential before product launch, especially in competitive technology markets such as pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and software. Our FTO reports identify relevant third-party patents, analyse the scope of their claims, and provide a clear risk assessment for your intended activities.
A patent landscape report maps the competitive IP environment in a given technology area. It identifies key players, filing trends, white spaces (areas not yet covered by patents), and competitive intelligence. Landscape reports are valuable for R&D planning, business strategy, and investment decisions.
Invalidity / Validity Search
When you need to challenge a competitor’s patent or defend your own against a validity attack, our validity/invalidity search uncovers prior art that was not considered during prosecution. We prepare comprehensive prior art packages for use in post-grant opposition, revocation proceedings, or litigation.
State of the Art Search
A state of the art search provides a comprehensive overview of existing knowledge in a technical field, often used in conjunction with R&D planning or when entering a new technology space.
Many search providers run automated keyword searches and deliver uncurated results. Our team reviews every reference for technical relevance, assesses the scope of prior art claims against your specific invention features, and provides a written legal opinion — not just a list of results.
Tip: A well-conducted prior art search can save you significant costs by identifying potential obstacles early — before you invest in a full application. It also helps us draft broader, stronger claims that are designed to survive examination.
Understanding the patent landscape in your technology sector is essential — whether you are planning R&D investment, entering a new market, or assessing an acquisition target. Our landscaping work gives you a structured view of who holds what, where the white spaces are, and where your genuine freedom to innovate exists. We regularly conduct landscapes across the pharmaceutical, electronics, mechanical, biotechnology and software sectors.
We blend technical depth with commercial thinking. Our advisors hold technical qualifications in engineering and the life sciences alongside their legal credentials. We understand the inventions we’re advising on, not just the law around them. We work as part of your team, not as outside counsel who only appears at billing time.
We Are based in India, and we know Indian patent law inside out— including the Patents Act, 1970 and the Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024. We also work with a trusted international network, so if your ambitions are global, we can advise on a multi-jurisdictional filing without disproportionate costs.
