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Chat on WhatsAppPatent searches are the first and most important step in any patenting journey. At Cranium IP, we help you understand where your invention stands in comparison to existing technologies before you invest time and money in filing. Our experienced team conducts systematic searches across global patent databases and technical literature, giving you clarity on novelty, risk and opportunity.
We offer different types of patent searches tailored to your stage of innovation—quick checks for early decisions, detailed patentability evaluations, and freedom-to-operate assessments for safe market entry. With a structured approach and deep technical understanding, we help you take informed IP decisions with confidence.
Our knock-out search is a fast, focused search designed to identify any obvious prior art that may seriously affect the patentability of your invention. It is ideal when you need an early go / no-go decision before investing further in drafting or detailed searches. This helps you decide whether to proceed, refine or drop an idea at an early stage.
• Fast and cost-effective initial assessment of patentability
• Highlights major roadblocks that could impact grant prospects
• Supports decision-making on whether to proceed with full drafting
• Helps save time and cost on weak or high-risk inventions
Our detailed patentability search goes deeper to evaluate novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability in a comprehensive manner. We identify both close and borderline references, compare claimable features and highlight strengths and weaknesses of your invention. The outcome is a clear, reasoned view on patentability along with strategic suggestions for drafting stronger claims.
• Comprehensive analysis of prior art relevant to your invention
• Identifies potential patentability issues as well as opportunities
• Informs claim drafting and overall patent application strategy
• Enhances the quality and strength of your patent application
Our freedom-to-operate (FTO) search helps you identify existing in-force patents that may affect the launch or commercial use of your product or service in specific countries. We analyse relevant claims, legal status and territories to highlight potential infringement risks and suggest options such as design changes, licensing or alternative strategies.
• Identifies potential infringement risks before market entry
• Informs product design, features and geography selection
• Enables safer launches and expansion into new markets
• Reduces the risk of costly disputes and litigation