Let Ellsbrook take the worry out of Patent Searching.
Professional Patent Searching for companies is essential in today's business.
There are many extensive patent databases available but these are often complex, especially for the searcher who only uses them on an occasional basis. Many research scientists are uncomfortable conducting thorough searches. At best the searches are poorly done and at worst they are not done at all, leading to missed opportunities, slow innovation and wasted investment.
Use Ellsbrooks' expertise in Patent Searching and Analysis to:
- Free up your R&D staff to focus on what they do best.
- Give you the confidence that searching has been thoroughly performed
- Ensure you are investing wisely in novel areas of technology
We have access to some of the largest and most comprehensive databases of scientific and patent information, and our professional researchers are knowledgeable in all of the important technical disciplines.

| Search Type |
When? |
Why? |
Cost |
| Novelty |
Project start |
Determines if idea is potentially patentable. |
£250-£750 |
| Infringement |
Prior to launch |
Establishes risk of infringing competitors' patents and freedom to operate. |
from £1000 |
| Validity |
Accused of patent infringement |
Seeks information to determine validity of attacking patent. |
from £1000 |
| Analysis |
Pre-project |
Builds knowledge of state of the art in targeted technical area. |
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