Patentability study

Check whether your invention is patentable

What is a patentability study?

A patentability study is used to check whether an invention meets the criteria for obtaining a patent. It assesses whether a technical invention, whether a product or a process, provides a new and inventive solution to an existing technical problem. This step is crucial before filing a patent application, whether in France, Europe or elsewhere.

3 Key points

Novelty and inventiveness:

The invention must be new and inventive to be patentable.

Technical requirements:

Only the technical means to realize an idea can be protected by a patent.

Pre-patenting stage :

Recommended, although not mandatory,
to avoid rejection of the patent application by the INPI.

Why carry out a patentability study?

Evaluate your chances of success and reassure investors:
Identify whether your invention is patentable.

Save time:
Avoid wasting time drafting a patent for a non-new or non-inventive invention, reposition R&D.

Optimize costs:
Avoid unnecessary expenditure on filing formalities.

Average lead time: 2 weeks

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What does a patentability study include?

Get legal advice on your chances of obtaining a patent for your invention. Our experts will help you maximize your chances by assisting you throughout the process.

Comprehensive search :
Use professional databases for comprehensive, worldwide searches.

Detailed report:
List of documents found, including patents, scientific articles, publications, web pages, etc.

Positioning :
Analysis of the positioning of your invention in relation to the prior art.

Patentability opinion by a professional :
Assessing the novel and inventive character of your invention. Some of our experts are former INPI or EPO examiners, and can objectively assess your chances of obtaining a patent for your invention.

And after the patentability study :

French patent