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Determining Invention AspectsContemplate the basic and optional aspects of an invention. 2
Web Search EngineUtilizing Google or other search engines, enter search terms related to your invention. Determine if anything is published or on sale which is similar or identical to your invention. 3
Patent Office SearchIf you are feeling adventurous, go to the US Patent Office website (USPTO.gov) and use the search tool to conduct a similar search to Step 2. Many inventions which have been patented, or for which applications have been filed, never make it to the market shelf. So, even if you do not find something on Google, you may discover it at the USPTO. 4
Compare and RefineFrom your search results, you can get a good idea of what aspects of your invention, if any, are new enough on which to file a patent application. 5
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