Why Prior art Assessment Matters
During patent prosecution, examiners often cite prior art that appears broad, loosely connected, or technically distant from your invention. If these references are not assessed correctly, they can lead to unnecessary claim amendments, weaker protection, or extended delays. A focused assessment helps determine whether the cited prior art is truly relevant, how closely it aligns with your claims, and where the examiner’s interpretation may be inaccurate. This clarity supports stronger responses and helps protect the core value of your invention.
What We Do: Evidence-based Prior Art Review
We review each cited reference in detail and compare it directly with the language of your independent and dependent claims. Our assessment identifies genuine overlaps, missing elements, and instances where the examiner’s interpretation goes beyond what the reference clearly discloses. Every evaluation is led by a technology-specific expert with hands-on experience handling complex patent rejections across multiple domains.
How Our Assessment Helps You
- Clear insight into which cited references are truly relevant and which are incorrectly applied
- A structured claim-to-prior art comparison to support informed decisions
- Strong technical support for arguments and claim amendments
- Lower risk of unnecessary claim narrowing or loss of commercial value
- A factual, defensible foundation for moving your application toward allowance