Prior art search and analysis is the core diligence work of a Patent Agent — combing databases like Espacenet, USPTO, and the Indian Patent Office portal to find existing publications or filings that anticipate an invention's claims before filing or during opposition. It directly determines whether an application will survive examination, so agents skilled at it are trusted with higher-value filings from tech and pharma clients. It's typically built through IPO/patent-office training plus practice, not a single course, and pays a real premium once mastered.
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