Patent Proofreading Services – An Eye For Detail

A patent is enforceable as it is granted. According to the new research, almost 90% of the patents issued by USPTO contain at least one mistake.

It is crucial for assignees to proofread patents to identify all the PTO/applicant errors in a patent and ensure that these errors are not detrimental to patent's enforceability. Proofreading is an important last step in the process of obtaining a patent. The errors can be of any type minor or major and in any section i.e. Face Page, Drawings, Specification and Claims. Patent claims are determinative of patent value as it defines the scope of the invention. It is very important to catch all the errors in the defective issued patent, which if left uncorrected, can lead to major risks. It not only affects the quality of the issued patent but there are numerous examples of missing proofreading quality controls that have resulted in disastrous damages. Therefore, many hours must be spent fastidiously reviewing or proofreading