Knock-Out Validity Search
A fast, focused assessment of the patent and non-patent material that could contest the validity of a subject patent’s claims.
The aim is to find prior art the examiner may have missed during prosecution — which is exactly what makes it useful in litigation and in licensing negotiations, where you need an early read before committing to a full study. If you need the complete version, see our patent invalidity search.
When Businesses Use a Knock-Out Search
Assessing or acquiring a patent portfolio
To assess a portfolio before acquiring it, and to understand what you would actually be buying.
Before launching a licensing campaign
To check the ground before a licensing campaign goes out, rather than after a target pushes back.
Filtering a multi-patent action
Where a patent owner intends to launch an action involving many patents, knock-out searches are run first to establish which of them will stand up.
When budget or time is short
When there is not enough time or budget for a complete validity search, a knock-out search gives you the essential answer quickly.
Words From Our Clients
Verified LinkedIn reviews and client correspondence from patent attorneys and in-house IP teams who come back to us project after project.
I used Synoptic for a validity search and was pleased with the results. The rates were highly competitive, the deliverable was on time, and the results were as good as (if not better than) other searches I’ve used.
Erin J. FoxIntellectual Property Counsel · ITW
Ankit did a very thorough and professional job on a claim chart assignment for us. He showed great perseverance when things got difficult and was able to get the job done. I would work with him again.
Eric BrownUS Patent Agent
Thank you — the search was quite helpful. We’ll have your invoice processed promptly.
Thank you for your work on this matter. We were pleased with the search and will consider you for future searches.
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Synoptic IP’s Knock Out Validity Search is designed to efficiently assess patent and non-patent information that may contest the validity of a subject patent’s claims and find prior art that the patent examiner might have missed during examination This makes it a valuable tool for litigation and licensing-related negotiations. Validity search service
The Knock Out Validity Search service from Synoptic IP is used by businesses:
- To assess and obtain patent portfolio.
- When launching the licencing campaigns.
- In some instances, when a patent owner decides to launch a patent action involving many patents, the patent owner will carry out knock out validity searches.
- When there is not enough funds or time to undertake a complete validity search.
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