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The Importance of Prior Art Searches
This chapter discusses the importance of conducting thorough prior art searches before filing a patent. It emphasizes the limitations of US examiners' search and the need for a comprehensive search to avoid invalidation later. The chapter also distinguishes between different types of searches and highlights the benefits of providing a good disclosure and preempting arguments during drafting.