Re: I have had a search done...

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: : and it was reported that while my exact invention is not in the prior art, one of its required features was previously patented as part of another broad device and thus my idea is probably not patentable in any broad way. My question is "What kind of search do I have done to determine my exposure should I proceed with production and sale without a patent." I have attempted to answer this myself via uspto searches but am not confident that I can truly uncover all the toes upon which I may step. I have seen the term "Clearance Search" is that the appropriate term? Is this a more expensive search than the patentability search? : : Thanks. : Dear M. Francis, : You need a professional analysis of the search for both patentability and right to use and possibly a follow up search to better understand the state of the art and what it means to your invention. : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop™ : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive™

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