A practical, informed approach
A specification review can identify gaps in the description, terminology, examples, drawings and relationship between claims and disclosure. The review is scoped to the documents and decisions the applicant needs to address.
Who this service is for
Inventors, technology businesses, R&D-led organisations, universities and companies assessing or protecting technical innovations.
Typical workflow
- Review specification and claims
- map support and terminology
- identify questions or gaps
- discuss revisions
- prepare a review note.
Key considerations
The review depends on the completeness of the technical record and does not remove the need to consider prior art, ownership or filing strategy.
Frequently asked questions
Who may need patent specification review?
Inventors, technology businesses, R&D-led organisations, universities and companies assessing or protecting technical innovations.
What does the process usually involve?
Review specification and claims → map support and terminology → identify questions or gaps → discuss revisions → prepare a review note.
What should be considered early?
The review depends on the completeness of the technical record and does not remove the need to consider prior art, ownership or filing strategy.