Timely and cost-effective patent searching is vital to successful small molecule drug development.  Comprehensive Markush and prior art structure searching can be used to identify patentable space to guide early drug development efforts.  As the development process continues, the searching can be focused to help identify emerging competitors, inform patent filing strategies and flag potential hurdles.  As lead compounds and backups begin to emerge and proceed into the clinic, efficient periodic searching can be used to identify potential blocking patents and to pave the way for follow-on patent filings.  Throughout the development process, timely and efficient communications between research and patent professionals should be emphasized and facilitated.<br/>

Cost-effective patent searching in small molecule drug development

251st National Meeting (2016)

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