Prior Art Search Results Review
The patent attorney presents the findings of a prior art search to the inventor, discussing similar existing technologies and how they might affect the patent application's scope or viability.
专利律师向发明人展示现有技术检索结果，讨论类似的现有技术以及它们可能如何影响专利申请的范围或可行性。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
prior art
Existing knowledge or inventions that came before your idea, used to check if your invention is new. In patent discussions, it helps assess originality.
在你的想法之前存在的知识或发明，用于检查你的发明是否新颖。在专利讨论中，有助于评估原创性。
comprehensive
Complete and thorough, covering all necessary parts. Use it to describe detailed searches or reports, like 'a comprehensive review'.
完整而彻底，涵盖所有必要部分。用于描述详细的搜索或报告，例如“全面审查”。
databases
Organized collections of information, like digital libraries for patents. Common in tech and research contexts, e.g., 'search patent databases'.
信息的有组织集合，如专利的数字图书馆。在技术和研究环境中常见，例如“搜索专利数据库”。
novelty
The quality of being new and original. In patents, it means your invention isn't already known; say 'check for novelty' in legal talks.
新颖和原创的品质。在专利中，它意味着你的发明尚未为人所知；在法律讨论中，说'检查新颖性'。
non-obviousness
Not something that would be obvious to experts in the field. A key patent requirement; use in discussions like 'ensure non-obviousness'.
并非本领域技术人员显而易见的某物。专利的关键要求；在讨论如“确保非显而易见性”中使用。
claims
Specific statements in a patent application defining what the invention protects. In conversations, refer to 'crafting claims' to outline rights.
专利申请中定义发明保护内容的具体声明。在对话中，提及“制定权利要求”以概述权利。
synergistic
When parts work together to create a better result than alone. Useful for describing innovations, e.g., 'synergistic effect in the device'.
当部分协同工作，创造出比单独时更好的结果。有助于描述创新，例如，'设备中的协同效应'。
rejections
Official denials or refusals, like from a patent office. In professional settings, discuss 'overcoming rejections' during applications.
官方拒绝或否决，例如来自专利局。在专业环境中，讨论申请期间“克服拒绝”。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I've compiled the results of our prior art search for your innovative medical device.
This sentence uses 'compiled' to mean gathered and organized information. It's useful for professional updates, like sharing research findings. The structure 'I've [verb] the [noun] for [object]' is common in business emails or meetings to present prepared work.
这句话使用 'compiled' 来表示收集和整理信息。它适用于专业更新，例如分享研究发现。结构 'I've [动词] the [名词] for [对象]' 在商业电子邮件或会议中常见，用于呈现准备好的工作。
How comprehensive was the search?
A question asking about the thoroughness of an investigation. Great for inquiring about processes in work or studies. Uses 'how + adjective' pattern for details, helping intermediate learners ask for quality assessments.
一个询问调查彻底性的问题。非常适合询问工作或学习中的流程。使用 'how + 形容词' 模式来获取细节，帮助中级学习者询问质量评估。
The good news is, there's no direct hit for your specific combination of features.
Introduces positive information with 'The good news is,' followed by a clause. Useful in reassuring conversations, like business or medical updates. It softens delivery of facts and builds rapport.
用'好消息是，'开头引入正面信息，后跟一个从句。在安慰性对话中很有用，比如商业或医疗更新。它软化事实的传递并建立融洽关系。
So, are there any close approximations we need to be aware of?
This seeks information on similar items using 'close approximations.' Practical for discussions involving comparisons, like shopping or research. The 'So, [question]?' structure transitions smoothly in dialogues.
这使用‘接近的近似值’来寻求关于类似物品的信息。适用于涉及比较的讨论，如购物或研究。‘那么，[问题]？’结构在对话中平稳过渡。
These are what we call 'analogous prior art.'
Explains a term with 'what we call [term].' Helpful for introducing jargon in professional talks. Use it to clarify concepts without confusion, common in teaching or expert consultations.
用'我们所说的[术语]'来解释一个术语。有助于在专业演讲中引入行话。用于澄清概念而不引起混淆，在教学或专家咨询中很常见。
We'll need to carefully craft our claims to distinguish your device from these existing technologies.
Emphasizes precision with 'carefully craft.' Useful in planning strategies, like legal or project work. The future 'will need to [verb]' shows obligation, a key pattern for discussions about next steps.
通过‘carefully craft’强调精确性。在规划策略（如法律或项目工作）时有用。未来的‘will need to [verb]’表示义务，这是讨论下一步的关键模式。
The strategy would be to highlight the unique combination and synergistic effect of my device's features.
Suggests a plan with 'would be to [verb].' Ideal for proposing ideas in meetings. It uses conditional for hypotheticals, teaching learners how to discuss strategies politely.
使用 'would be to [verb].' 建议计划。在会议中提出想法的理想选择。它使用条件式来处理假设情况，教导学习者如何礼貌地讨论策略。
Sounds like a solid plan. I feel much more confident moving forward now.
Agrees and expresses relief with 'Sounds like' and 'feel more confident.' Practical for ending positive discussions. The present continuous 'moving forward' indicates ongoing progress, useful in motivational contexts.
用 'Sounds like' 和 'feel more confident' 表示同意并表达宽慰。适合结束积极讨论。目前进行时 'moving forward' 表示持续进展，在激励语境中很有用。