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This Indian patent office database allows for a full-text search of all Indian patents and Patent Applications. Apart from this, InPASS also allows a person to conduct a free patent search using Wild Cards and Boolean Operators.

No, the use of an attorney or registered agent is not required for filing a patent application. However, an attorney or registered agent is often a useful resource and the USPTO recommends the use of such for preparing a patent application and conducting the proceedings in the USPTO.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Public Search Facility located in Alexandria, VA provides the public access to patent and trademark information in a variety of formats including on-line, microfilm, and print. Trained staff are available to assist public users.

Cost of Patent Search The cost can be high if the invention is complex because it includes research for the current patents and all patent applications. For most inventions, the cost of a search will be $1500 ? $2000. For complex inventions, costs may go up to $3000 or more.

The Patent Pro Bono Program attempts to match inventors with registered patent agents or patent attorneys. These practitioners volunteer their time without charging the inventor. However, the inventor still must pay all fees that are required by the USPTO; these cannot be paid by the practitioner.

The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office provides free patent searching of its public databases. Google Patents. A relatively easy database to search which PDF images available. Limited to U.S. patents and U.S. published applications.