A step-by-step guide for patent professionals

Invalidity searches are a critical part of patent analysis, helping to determine whether a patent claim can withstand scrutiny against existing prior art. FluidityIQ offers a powerful platform for conducting thorough and efficient invalidity searches, leveraging advanced research tools and AI-driven agents to streamline the process.

Getting started: Crafting your search strategy

Begin by developing a search strategy using natural language to capture the essential features of the patent claim you wish to challenge. FluidityIQ allows you to enter the details of the claim into the Invention Description field and set relevant criteria, such as priority dates, to ensure your search focuses on patents published before the target date. This process generates a corpus of up to 1,000 relevant patents for review, helping you focus on the most pertinent prior art.

Running the search and reviewing results

Once your strategy is in place, click the “Create Search” button. FluidityIQ will present a list of patents similar to the claim in question on the Results page. If you’re working on multiple claims or analyzing other features like the patent abstract, you can create separate searches within your Private Innovation Library. This flexibility allows for comprehensive coverage of all aspects you wish to investigate.

Using the Deep Research Agent for invalidity analysis

To deepen your analysis, navigate to the Research link at the top of the Results page. FluidityIQ’s Deep Research Agent can assist in assessing the relative novelty of the claims you are attempting to invalidate, which is an excellent starting point for your invalidity analysis.

You can use pre-built “Starters” or shortcuts, which contain expertly developed prompts, or create your own by entering custom instructions in the chat box. The agent leverages your invention description and search results to generate a corpus of knowledge, making it easy to support your invalidity research. The interactive agent may ask follow-up questions, allowing you to further refine the report’s scope and details. You can interrogate up to 1,000 patents simultaneously, making FluidityIQ a powerful tool for exploring different invalidity strategies.

Conversational engagement with the agent

FluidityIQ’s Deep Research Agent has access to a vast database of over 2.8 million academic research papers. Unless specified otherwise, the platform can include non-patent literature in its analysis, providing a comprehensive overview of all possible prior art. This can be especially useful when seeking evidence beyond patents, such as academic publications or other technical documents.

Reviewing and expanding your report

Once the agentic report is generated, you’ll find an executive summary, a definition of the analysis scope, a feature matrix, detailed findings and analysis, and an examination of the concepts underlying the original filing. Each source document referenced in the report appears as a clickable hyperlink in the Sources section, allowing for easy verification and further exploration. At the bottom of the report, you can copy the content for email or documentation purposes or export it as a presentation-ready PDF using the provided icons.

Conclusion

FluidityIQ simplifies the complex process of invalidity searching by combining robust patent search capabilities with interactive AI analysis. Whether you’re an attorney, researcher, or inventor, these tools allow you to conduct thorough investigations, customize your reports, and uncover prior art efficiently. By following these steps, you can confidently approach any invalidity analysis and ensure your findings are well-supported.

How to conduct an invalidity search