A challenge that most patent applicants face is whether their invention is obvious or non-obvious.

The terms "patent search" and "prior art search" are often used interchangeably.

Inventors often focus on the question of: can I get a patent? What is often ignored is: does my invention infringe another's patent?

QUESTION: I am in the process of developing a product. There are a couple similar products out there but mine will have a few minor...