Search prior art like a map, not a keyword guess
Plan a prior art search using feature decomposition, synonyms, classification, and reference review.
search-map decision-trail recap-grid Search trap One keyword query found nothing, which feels like good news but is usually not enough. The closest patent may use older, narrower, or classification-specific language. search path Features -> synonyms -> classifications -> citations A staged search changes the question from "did my phrase appear" to "where would this technical mechanism live in the patent system." React Search the product name once A reference set that can actually shape patent strategy. A search is strongest when each query is tied to a feature you might claim. 01 Features 02 Language 03
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