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#Watch out for scams. Some online companies are not reputable and are only looking to take advantage of you. Be wary if a company is guaranteeing results. For example, if a company promises to find every single patent or application that is similar to yours, be concerned. It would simply cost too much and take too much time to find everything that is out there.[[Image:Do a US Patent Search Step 15.jpg|center]]
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#Watch out for scams. Some online companies are not reputable and are only looking to take advantage of you. Be wary if a company is guaranteeing results. For example, if a company promises to find every single patent or application that is similar to yours, be concerned. It would simply cost too much and take too much time to find everything that is out there.[[Image:Do a US Patent Search Step 15.jpg|center]]
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#* Find a company with a proven track record and trustworthy background. They should be able to conduct a search in a timely manner and find a majority of concerns out there.
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#Ask about fees. Fees for attorney searches and company searches will often be between $500 and $1,500. The fee will depend on the complexity of the search and how quickly you want the results. The more complex an issue is, and the faster you want the search completed, the more it will cost.
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#Ask about fees. Fees for attorney searches and company searches will often be between $500 and $1,500. The fee will depend on the complexity of the search and how quickly you want the results. The more complex an issue is, and the faster you want the search completed, the more it will cost.[[Image:Do a US Patent Search Step 16.jpg|center]]
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#* Be wary of incredibly low fees. Often, these companies are just trying to make a quick sale and will conduct little or no research on your behalf. For example, if you see that a company is offering a $50 search, you may want to avoid them.
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#* Be wary of incredibly low fees. Often, these companies are just trying to make a quick sale and will conduct little or no research on your behalf. For example, if you see that a company is offering a $50 search, you may want to avoid them.
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