Value Delivered
GreyB’s discovery of prior art provided the client with crucial protection for their market position, helping them avoid the financial and resource strain typically associated with extended litigation.
Problems Solved
The primary challenge was obtaining detailed operational information on the patented surgical device. The specific details needed for a robust legal defense were missing from standard resources like patents or research articles. While image-based searches are often useful for capturing information missed by keyword or classification searches, they provided only a limited view of the procedure.
Furthermore, the invention’s claims specified a strict order of device use, making it difficult to understand the complete process through images alone.
Solution Offered
Recognizing the limitations of conventional sources, we expanded our search to include diverse, non-traditional resources:
- Surgeons’ Blogs and Personal Notes: Provided unique insights into the practical use of the device, revealing important operational details.
- Textbooks and Conferences: Offered contextual information on surgical techniques that could be related to the device’s functionality.
- Training Materials for Medical Students: Helped identify foundational procedures that could align with the patented device’s operations.
- Surgery Training Videos: Played a crucial role in visually demonstrating the device’s step-by-step usage, directly addressing the operational specifics critical to the litigation.
This expanded research approach allowed us to piece together a comprehensive understanding of the device’s use, ultimately uncovering critical prior art that bolstered the client’s legal position.
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