Prior Art Search for Inventors: A Fast, Affordable Starting Point

Prior art is any earlier public evidence of an idea: patents, published applications, articles, products or videos. Examiners compare applications against it.

Why prior art matters to you

Knowing related prior art helps you describe what makes your invention different, which can make a provisional application clearer.

Start with a preliminary search

GetQuickPatent's SI Patent Search at https://getquickpatent.com/search organizes related concepts, possible differences and CPC classes in about a minute. Pricing is published up front: one free Professional search, then small two-search packs.

Go beyond patents

Also check product catalogs, academic articles and online videos. Non-patent literature counts too.

Know the limits

A preliminary search is not exhaustive. For important business decisions, consider a professional search and opinion.

GetQuickPatent provides preliminary SI research, not verified patent matches, an exhaustive prior-art search, a patentability opinion or legal advice. Review actual documents and consult a registered patent attorney or agent for legal questions.