Why Synoptic IP?

You need the relevant prior art and a clear conclusion, not a bulky report. Our search report ranks each prior art reference by relevance and maps its pertinent passages to the key features of your claims. The report also records the search strategy: the databases covered, the keyword and classification (CPC/IPC) queries, and the patent and non-patent literature reviewed.

One senior specialist with expertise in your technology handles your search from intake to the final report and is accountable for its quality. The specialist first analyzes the invention disclosure or the patent claims and sends you the key features and the search scope for approval. After you approve, the specialist executes the search and walks you through the prior art references and the conclusion on a call.

We quote a flat fee for each search before work begins. The fee reflects the technology, the number of claims, and the jurisdictions covered, and we build it around your budget. Because the fee is fixed, we invest more search time than the industry norm without cutting quality to control cost. Our experienced team also reduces the cost of each search.

We use AI tools to strengthen the search strategy, not to replace the specialist. The tools suggest keyword combinations, synonyms, and classification (CPC/IPC) codes that widen the search. They also run semantic searches that find prior art described in different terminology and rank the results for review. A qualified patent professional reads every reference and judges what it does to the claim.