Prior Art Search Service

At SKAV LAWIANS LLP, we help inventors, startups, MSMEs, and companies figure out if their ideas are truly new—and worth patenting—before they jump into the patent process. Our team digs deep to find everything out there that’s similar, so you can avoid legal headaches, save money, and build a stronger IP strategy from day one.

What’s a Prior Art Search?

Basically, a prior art search means hunting for anything that’s already been published about your idea. That can be:

• Granted patents
• Published patent applications
• Scientific articles and technical papers
• Research studies
• Product manuals
• Industry magazines

If it’s out there and related to your invention, we’ll find it. This matters because patents only go to ideas that are new, inventive, and not obvious.

How We Do It

• We get to know your invention inside and out
• We run smart searches using keywords and classifications in global patent databases
• We search beyond patents—journals, industry reports, and more
• We analyze how existing disclosures compare to your invention
• We deliver a clear and practical search report

Why Bother with a Prior Art Search?

• Avoid patent rejections
• Identify possible infringement risks
• Draft stronger patent claims
• Plan business and investment decisions
• Reduce time and legal costs

Who’s This For?

This service is ideal for inventors, startup founders, researchers, institutions, MSMEs, R&D teams, and anyone filing or owning patents.

Why Work with SKAV LAWIANS LLP?

Our team has deep experience in Indian and international patent law across multiple technical fields. We protect confidentiality, deliver actionable insights, and support you from search to final patent filing.