Novelty of invention (Novelty Search) / Patentability of invention (Patentability Search)
- allows the inventor / patent attorney to assess the novelty of an idea / invention and its patentability
- has the aim of determining whether the idea / invention is new, or if there are any publications on the same, similar or related inventions
- includes patent and non-patent literature as well as other publications such as conference reports
- is normally discontinued as soon as 2 or 3 documents prejudicial to novelty are found