About the search method
When we search international documents (Patent Literature and Non-Patent Literature), we use the following methods in combination with technical fields, search purpose, and target country.
(1) Search conducted by our searchers or registered searchers (outsourced)
We use commercial databases such as Derwent Innovation, Orbit Intelligence, JP-NET, SRPARTNER, STN, and CNIPR, as well as databases of a patent office of each country.
(2) Requesting a search to an overseas search company or agent
We will ask a reliable private law firm or patent office overseas to conduct a search. Local patent office databases are available.