Types of Patent Searches
Patent searches can provide peace of mind to a person who is interested in applying for a patent or even for someone who is entering the market with their new product.  While no patent search can be 100% foolproof, they may help prevent heartache, not to mention potential savings in investment on an invention.  If the medical adage “prevention is often better than the cure” is true, then surely so too is the legal equivalent  “prevention is better than litigation”.
There are several types of searches to cover various scenarios that may be faced depending on what is wished to be done with a new product.

Over the past month, two Australian patents have stood up to the tough US system and registered wins for their owners.