Patent, Trademark and Design Services:
Prior Art Search Services
A patent granted to an invention bestows upon the inventor holding the patent an immense power to earn millions. Prior Art Searches are thus performed for enabling the same power by determining novelty of claims prior to filing, or invalidating a granted patent and so on.
A Prior Art Search covers the patent literature and non patent literature. The patent literature includes granted patents and published application available at major patent offices. The non patent literature includes domain relevant publications.
At Xxon, we offer a comprehensive search covering patent and non patent literature and present a succinct report covering the citations and sources of the prior art, and claim charts.
The deliverables are provided in accordance with client format and working 5-7 business days.
- Patentability or Novelty Search
Patentability search is performed before the inventor files a patent application for the invention. This is a very important step before filing since it helps in finding whether the current invention is has previously been discussed in either a patent or a non-patent literature. This helps in determining whether the filing of patent application should be done or not.
- A patentability search also provides information on state of art development in the filed of invention which will help a patent consultant draft a strong patent application.
- Invalidation Search
Invalidation searches are generally conducted for companies to determine whether it is possible to invalidate the competitor’s patent which is possibly being infringed by the company. Invalidation Searches are also termed as defensive tool against infringement suits.
- Freedom to Operate or Clearance Search or Right to Use Search
Freedom to Operate Searches are typically conducted for companies before the launching a new product in any jurisdiction to avoid possible infringing suits. An FTO Search identifies potential infringing patents before the commercialization of products.
Patent Management Services
- Patent Portfolio Management
A good stock portfolio provides sound returns provided it is managed effectively. It is a continuous analysis of which stocks to trade in and which not. A patent portfolio is nothing less than a stock portfolio. A good patent portfolio containing patents which result in good revenues is necessary for today’s technology companies.
- At Xxon Legal, an extensive patent review process is conducted to effectively manage the portfolio by identifying potential patents for licensing opportunities and litigation possibilities.
- Technology Landscape
Either to explore a technology growth trend or to identify potential patent gaps in a technology, a Technology Landscape provides a clear analysis of the patents granted in a particular technology. A technology landscape report provides the players, patenting trends and other business and IP information which help in formulating strategic decisions by companies.
At Xxon Legal , we provide a comprehensive technology landscape report which will help the management of corporate houses to take strategic decisions.
Patent Drafting & Allied Services
- Patent Drafting
Quoting many IP firms, “a well drafted patent application is the key to a valid and an enforceable patent”. Drafting being the first process in the life cycle of a patent is an important aspect which if not handled properly can lead to serious damages.
Xxon Legal provides an eloquent mix of technology understanding and writing skills for drafting the patent.
- In accordance with the patent specification requirements of the client and jurisdictions laws, patent applications are drafted that fulfill the enablement criteria and best mode requirement.
- Patent Illustrations
We at Xxon Legal , also offer patent drawings or illustrations for the patent applications drafted.
- Response to Office Action
There hardly a patent application today that doesn’t go through the normal grinding of patent prosecution.
We at Xxon Legal, offer complete services of drafting response to examiners report or office action.
- Proof reading
Proof reading not only provides with the opportunity to remove any erroneous things in the patent application. It provides a fair assessment of patent drafting.
Trademarks
Trademarks are distinctive signs that differentiate a company’s products or services from others. It is a strong and a valuable marketing tool and hence a trademark is most difficult to get.
At Xxon Legal, we understand the complexity of the process and offer customized solutions for the entire process beginning search to filing of application
- Trademark search
A comprehensive infringement search and analysis is conducted at Xxon Legal for identifying any registered marks may be identical or similar to that of a proposed mark.
- Pre-Registration Report
A Pre-Registration Report is presented indicating whether the proposed mark is likely to attract objection on the grounds of descriptiveness or deceptiveness or similarity with other registered marks.
- Filing a new TM application
After an absolute analysis and review of Trademark search and availability respectively, a trademark application is drafted according to the requirements of the client and jurisdictions laws.
