The first step in the patenting process is usually to have a patentability search completed to determine the patentability of your invention. Our patent searches are performed in-house using the latest patent search technology. However, outside patent searchers may be used on selected projects. It should be noted that a patent search is not required by the USPTO to file a patent application and the USPTO will perform its own patent search.

After the patent search is completed, Michael S. Neustel (U.S. Registered Patent Attorney) will compare the relevant located patents to your invention.  A professional patentability opinion by Michael S. Neustel along with copies of the relevant patents will be sent to you upon receiving and reviewing the patent search results.