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Common Questions About Patent Search

Tell me about Patent Search International

PSI is one of the largest independent patent search organizations in the United States. It was founded in 1974 by Mr. Ronald Brown. Prior to 1985, most of PSI's work was done for attorneys and businesses.  Mr. Brown, the chief executive officer of PSI, has worked hand-in-hand with states attorneys offices throughout the country to shut down unethical inventor Rip-Off companies. Through this he saw a need to provide honest, inexpensive help to the inventor. 

How do I know my invention is kept confidential?

Before you reveal your invention to us, you are provided with a signed Statement of Confidentiality and Non-use. This is a legally binding agreement which prevents us from revealing your invention to anybody without your permission. In addition, every employee of us has signed a state of confidentiality and non-use with regard to any material they come in contact with in the course of their work with us.

How much will this Service cost me. 

All InventNET members and visitors will be charged a flat fee of $240PSI will perform patent searches on all industries with the exception of chemical inventions.

What is the reason for the patentability opinion from an independent registered patent attorney?

The patent attorney examines the results of the search conducted by PSI and tells you his opinion on whether or not you are likely to get patent protection. He specializes in patent law and his independent status assures an unbiased judgement.

What if my idea is patentable?

It the patentability opinion indicates that you may be entitled to patent protection and you wish to obtain a patent, you will have to pay the Patent Office filing fees and the patent attorney’s fees for filing the application.

What happens if the patent attorney's opinion is that my idea is not patentable?

Then you have spent a small amount of money to know that you cannot obtain protection. If you choose to disclose or manufacture your invention, then anyone can copy it without financial obligation to you.

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