NOVELTY/PRE-EXAMINATION
Search is conducted in an effort to locate prior art that might be considered relevant by an Examiner when processing a patent application.  The search begins with keyword search strategies in an effort to help the searcher identify the most relevant US classifications.  Then, the search is shifted to include a patent-by-patent review of the identified relevant US classifications.  The report will reflect the field of search, any consultation with Examiner(s), a list of the identified references and suggestions regarding additional searching (if appropriate.

ELECTRICAL/CHEMICAL OR COMPLEX MECHANICAL NOVELTY/PRE-EXAMINATION
Search is conducted for electrical, chemical or complex mechanical subject matter to locate prior art that might be considered relevant by an Examiner when processing a patent application.  The search begins with keyword search strategies in an effort to help the searcher identify the most relevant US classifications.  Then, the search is shifted to include a patent-by-patent review of the identified relevant US classifications.  The report will reflect the field of search, any consultation with Examiner(s), a list of the identified references and suggestions regarding additional searching (if appropriate). 

SOFTWARE, INTERNET, BUSINESS METHODS NOVELTY/PRE-EXAMINATION
Search is conducted in the highly competitive software/Internet/business methods arts to locate prior art that might be considered relevant by an Examiner when processing a patent application.  Due to the complex and voluminous nature of the art, sufficient authorization is necessary in order to facilitate a comprehensive search.  If desired, a detailed search report will be provided reflecting the field of search, any consultation with Examiner(s), a list of the identified references and suggestions regarding additional searching (if appropriate).

INVALIDITY/INFRINGEMENT/RIGHT-TO-USE
Search is conducted in an effort to locate art that might be considered relevant with respect to invalidity, infringement or right-to-use considerations.  Sufficient authorization is necessary in order to provide reasonable time to search the relevant art areas.  Per Diem rates will apply after the minimum charge is expended.  A detailed report will be provided in accordance with client preferences. 

STATE-OF-THE-ART-
Search is conducted in an effort to reflect a representative cross-section of the art, plotting the technological advances of the given subject matter.  The report will reflect the field of search, any consultation with Examiner(s), a list of the identified references, a broad description of the developed art and suggestions regarding additional searching (if appropriate).

COLLECTION
Search is conducted to gather comprehensive group of patents relating to a given subject matter.  The report will reflect the field of search, any consultation with Examiner(s), a list of the identified references, a broad description of the developed art and suggestions regarding additional searching (if appropriate). 

ASSIGNMENT/OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE FEE INQUIRIES
Search is conducted to ascertain the Ownership, Chain-of-Title, or Maintenance Fee status of a patent or patents.  Matters requiring extensive search time will be billed on an hourly basis of $75/hour. 

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