首次咨询: 专利性评估

Good morning, Mr. Dawson. Thanks for coming in. I understand you've developed an invention you'd like to discuss regarding patentability?

Good morning, Mr. Lee. Yes, that's right. I've designed a new type of biodegradable packaging material, and I'd like to understand the likelihood of securing a patent for it.

Excellent. To start, could you please walk me through the key features and novelty of your packaging material? What makes it different from existing solutions on the market?

Certainly. The core innovation lies in its unique multi-layered composition, which combines a plant-based polymer with a novel enzyme additive. This allows it to degrade naturally in both industrial composting facilities and standard landfills within three months, significantly faster than current biodegradable options.

That's very interesting. The degradation rate sounds compelling. Have you filed any provisional applications or conducted any prior art searches yourself to establish its novelty?

I've done some preliminary searches, but nothing extensive. I'm hoping you could advise on a more thorough prior art search. I’m particularly concerned about whether the enzyme additive might be considered obvious.

That's a valid concern regarding non-obviousness. We'll definitely conduct a comprehensive search focusing on both the composition and the specific application of the additive. Could you also tell me about the practical utility? What problems does it effectively solve?

It addresses the critical issue of plastic waste accumulation by offering a truly sustainable alternative with a practical lifespan. It's designed to be cost-effective for mass production and compatible with existing packaging machinery, so industries can adopt it easily.

That sounds very promising, Mr. Dawson. Based on what you've shared, your invention appears to have strong potential for patentability, especially regarding novelty and utility. The non-obviousness will be the most critical aspect to analyze with our in-depth prior art search. Our next step would be to initiate that search and then reconvene to discuss the findings.

That sounds like a solid plan. Thank you for your insightful assessment, Mr. Lee. I look forward to hearing the results of the search.