When your client’s invention needs a clearance assessment, patent protection or both, Cardinal can provide the research support you need to make informed recommendations and prosecution decisions. Follow the links below to learn more about the invention review services we can provide.
Patentability / Novelty Search
A Patentability Search or Novelty Search identifies prior art references that either alone or in combination are material to the patentability of an invention. Search results may include published...
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Learn More Freedom to Operate / Clearance Search
Cardinal can provide a Freedom to Operate Search or Clearance Search to identify patents and published applications that may pose an infringement risk to your product or service, as...
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Learn More Examination Search
An Examination Search is performed on the claims of a patent application prior to filing. The results help you prepare your application for upcoming prosecution, allowing you to adjust...
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