Global Allied Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Evaluation of patent validity via a fresh prior art search by a competent patent search professional.
For the acquisition of a small molecule therapeutics.
A Marpat search reveals what is covered in a Markush patent claim.
Other searches should be used to learn about scientific publications and presentations at conferences.
Additionally, cross check references cited in patent office proceedings.
Issues concerning the 102(b) on-sale bar are often overlooked when performing diligence on a drug candidate
Inequitable conduct can render a patent unenforceable and evidence of such conduct may be found in a variety of places.
Do the statements contradict other disclosures in publications or other patents, especially those made by the same inventors?
Lack of enablement or best mode can render the patent invalid under 35 U.S.C. 112.
Scientists should be consulted regarding whether claims are enabled.
It might happen if an improvement is made while the application is being prepared, and the application gets filed without disclosing the improvement.
If a patent validity issue or risk is suspected for one of the above reasons, then an evaluation needs to be made as to whether the potential problem can be rectified.
A new filing such as a continuation application, reissue or re-examination may be needed to mitigate any such risk.

Patent Validity Checklist is performed: