Before going too far down the product development track it is a good idea to make sure you'r not reinventing the wheel.

It is also very important to have a clear idea about who your competition will be and what their products are.

You can start by checking all the shops and internet for products which are commercially available, but this is only the tip of the iceberg.

Millions and millions of products are patented that have never been commercialized, so it is your responsibility to check that your invention is not one of them.

Oz Invent offer World wide patent searches, designed to save you time and money.

Our searches are not as formal or exhaustive as the full search a patent attorney will do down the track, but they will give you a clear idea of whether you are wasting your time.

Our searches start at just $199 and at the end we will provide you with a list of patents searched as well as prints of patents we believe may be of concern to you.

"A patent search is a highly recommended step, it should be done as early in the design process as possible."