How to Conduct a Patent Search for Cancer Innovations?
Conducting a patent search involves several steps:
Define the scope of the search: Determine the specific area of cancer research or treatment you are interested in. Use patent databases: Utilize databases such as Google Patents, USPTO, and EPO to search for relevant patents. Review patent documents: Carefully review the abstracts, claims, and descriptions of patents to assess their relevance. Analyze results: Compare the findings with your innovation to determine its novelty and non-obviousness.
