Non-Obviousness in a Nutshell
Obviousness may be one of the most important considerations in determining whether or not an invention is granted a patent. It also may be one of the most difficult to both explain and determine.
AI Search Concerns
Recently I had the opportunity to test-drive an AI engine used for prior art reference searching — specifically for uncovering relevant patents based on natural language input combined with emphasis on select keywords.
Three Approaches to Prior Art Search
If you’ve got an invention or an idea that you believe is worth patenting, the first step should be to research if it has already been done. This type of research is known as a prior art search.
Difference between a Patent Search and a Prior Art Search
The term “patent search” can be both misleading and very limiting when it comes to researching whether or not an idea or invention may be patentable.
Using AI for Prior Art and Patent Searching
AI as a search tool appears here to stay. However, there are some concerns that prior art searchers should be aware of when researching the patentability of a particular invention.