Learn How to Do Your Own Patent Search With This Infographic
If you think you have an idea for an invention you’ve never done before, you can double-check with a patent search before working too hard on it. However, there is no need to hire a patent attorney yet because you can check it yourself.
There is no point in working to the core with a new invention if it has already been made. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office offers information on how to look for patents, but Idea Buyer has put together a comprehensive guide to make it easy for you. The illustration below explains every step you need to take when conducting a patent search, from determining the correct patent type for your idea to deciding if an existing idea is too similar to yours. Once you know the patent bank is free, you can start this invention.
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