NOVELTY A simple, cost-effective search with the object of finding the most relevant prior art related to a potentially patentable idea. Typically done on a suitable Patent database involving minimum expense, it involves a technically qualified patent professional(s) to understand the idea presented, subsequently formulate a quick search strategy designed to churn out the relevant documents in the fastest manner possible. While it is ideal to perform this search at an early stage of idea conception, it can be conducted at any stage during the proof-of-concept or development stage, but most definitely prior to filing a patent application . An early novelty search would reveal any potential threats thus reducing wastage of valuable resources. Such a search can also be used to refine or modify the idea to improve the final solution. PATENTABILITY For an idea to qualify as an invention, it needs to satisfy 3 mai...