A formal Patentability Search is performed to assess if an invention meets the requirements of novelty, usefulness, and non-obviousness. The Patent Search is performed prior to the preparation of the Patent Application.
The novel features of your invention are determined in a manner distinguishing over the references and are acknowledged in a Patentability Opinion Letter indicating an available scope of patent protection. The search not only makes the application process easier but also helps to strengthen the invention against issues of validity.