A Patentability Search or Novelty Search is conducted to evaluate the patentability of an invention based on the statutory requirements of a patent office. The objective of a Patentability Search is to identify patent and non-patent literature that can potentially render an invention un-patentable. Mostly a patentability search is conducted before preparing the patent application to determine whether the invention is novel and non-obvious. However, a patentability search can also be conducted upon filing the application before examination for upfront preparation of office actions.