COUNTRY - REGIONS United States

USPTO, WIPO, ESPACENET, PATENTSCOPE,

DATABASE USED
GOOGLE PATENTS,LENS.ORG
INNOVATION WORKING TITLE Dog Stairs For Small Dogs

RELATED KEYWORD
Pet Stairs Dog Stairs Ramp
Dog Ramp Dog Stairs For High Bed Couch
Dog Steps Dog Stairs For High Beds
Dog Stairs For Small Dogs Non-Slip Pet Steps
Dog Steps For Bed Small Dog Ladder For Pets
Stable Foam Dog Steps Easy Pet Stairs
Sturdy Dog Stairs And Ramp For Beds Non-Slip Bottom Pet Steps

Note: The search report is not limited to these keywords, I have collected all the relevant
keywords and used in the search queries

ABOUT THE PATENT SEARCH.

This research report and novelty search was conducted through the available records of the
various databases in the US. The purpose of this research was to locate issued patents and
published applications, which appear to disclose similar concepts that relate to the above-
named invention. This report lists both the patents and published patent applications that
appear relevant to your invention. A combination of keyword and class-based searching
techniques were used to locate these references.

It is important to understand the purpose of a patent search. A patent search is not an absolute
measure of patentability and there can never be a guarantee that such a search is complete.
This is because the official patent databases include millions of issued patents, and there are
over 140,000 class/subclass schemes classified with these databases. Additionally, with all
patent searches, regardless of who does the search, not all relevant prior art can be guaranteed
to be found. Specifically, pending patent applications are not published until 18 months after
they are filed, so even with an exhaustive and expansive “no stone unturned” patent search
there is no way to be sure that everything pending at the Patent Office has been discovered.
The goal of a patent search, therefore, is not to guarantee that there is no relevant prior art
that will bar patentability, but rather to investigate whether pursuing with the expense of a
patent application makes sense. While an extensive effort has been made to assure the
integrity of the present search, no such search can be very conclusive.

BASIS OF THE OPINION.

In formulating my opinion, I have relied upon the patent search conducted by Elite Product
Development, as well as the description of your invention provided in the Invention Description
section of the patent search. My opinion is based on the information I have been provided and
the patents and publications discovered in this search.

OBJECTIVE.
The prime objective of this patent research is to find out all exact and closely related design and
utility patents.

DESIGN UNDER PATENT VERIFICATION

Patent #1
USD987215S1
United States

Title: Dog stair

Application US29/884,360 events

2023-02-10 Application filed by Individual
2023-02-10 Priority to US29/884,360
2023-05-23 Application granted
2023-05-23 Publication of USD987215S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD987215S1/en?oq=D987215

Comments:

This represents a design patent, distinct from the dog stairs designs
you proposed, and it will not have any impact on your suggestions.
Patent #2
USD903212S1
United States

Title: Pet stairs

Application US29/726,853 events

2020-03-06 Application filed by Changzhou Canbo Travel Products Co Ltd
2020-03-06 Priority to US29/726,853
2020-03-06 Assigned to CHANGZHOU CANBO TRAVEL PRODUCTS CO.,LTD.
2020-11-24 Application granted
2020-11-24 Publication of USD903212S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD903212S1/en?oq=USD903212S1
Patent #3
USD898306S1
United States

Title: Pet stairs and ottoman

Application US29/634,454 events

2018-01-22 Application filed by Individual
2018-01-22 Priority to US29/634,454
2020-10-06 Application granted
2020-10-06 Publication of USD898306S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD898306S1/en?oq=D987215
Patent #4
USD623808S1
United States

Title: Step staircase for pets

Application US29/346,076 events

2009-10-27 Priority to US29/346,076
2009-10-27 Application filed by Doskocil Manufacturing Co Inc
2010-09-14 Application granted
2010-09-14 Publication of USD623808S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD623808S1/en?oq=USD623808S1
Patent #5
USD555845S1
United States

Title: Pet steps

Application US29/256,975 events

2006-03-28 Application filed by Individual
2006-03-28 Priority to US29/256,975
2006-09-27 Priority to CA 117577
2007-11-20 Application granted
2007-11-20 Publication of USD555845S1
2021-11-20 Anticipated expiration
Status Expired - Lifetime
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD555845S1/en?oq=USD555845S1
Patent #6
USD548898S1
United States

Title: Step staircase for pets

Application US29/258,528 events

2006-04-24 Priority to US29/258,528
2006-04-24 Application filed by Doskocil Manufacturing Co Inc
2007-08-14 Application granted
2007-08-14 Publication of USD548898S1
2021-08-14 Anticipated expiration
Status Expired - Lifetime
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD548898S1/en?oq=USD548898S1
Patent #7
USD640015S1
United States

Title: Elevated bed and staircase for pets

Application US29/348,749 events

2010-02-04 Application filed by Individual
2010-02-04 Priority to US29/348,749
2011-06-14 Application granted
2011-06-14 Publication of USD640015S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD640015S1/en?oq=D640015
Patent #8
USD995011S1
United States

Title: Pet stairs

Application US29/872,870 events

2023-03-21 Application filed by Ningbo Ikai International Trade Co Ltd
2023-03-21 Priority to US29/872,870
2023-03-21 Assigned to Ningbo Ikai International Trade Co., Ltd.
2023-08-08 Application granted
2023-08-08 Publication of USD995011S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD995011S1/en?oq=D995011
Patent #9
USD990070S1
United States

Title: Pet climbing ladder

Application US29/803,469 events

2021-08-12 Application filed by Individual
2021-08-12 Priority to US29/803,469
2023-06-20 Application granted
2023-06-20 Publication of USD990070S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD990070S1/en?oq=USD990070S1
Patent #10
USD979162S1
United States

Title: Pet step

Application US29/860,251 events

2022-11-17 Application filed by Individual
2022-11-17 Priority to US29/860,251
2023-02-21 Application granted
2023-02-21 Publication of USD979162S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD979162S1/en?oq=USD979162S1
Patent #11
USD978461S1
United States

Title: Pet step

Application US29/860,250 events

2022-11-17 Application filed by Individual
2022-11-17 Priority to US29/860,250
2023-02-14 Application granted
2023-02-14 Publication of USD978461S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD978461S1/en?oq=USD978461S1
Patent #12
USD910250S1
United States

Title: Short legged pet steps

Application US29/689,329 events

2019-04-29 Application filed by Individual
2019-04-29 Priority to US29/689,329
2021-02-09 Application granted
2021-02-09 Publication of USD910250S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD910250S1/en?oq=USD910250S1
Patent #13
US20120060769A1
United States

Title: Nestable pet step

Application US13/230,515 events

2011-09-12 Application filed by Doskocil Manufacturing Co Inc
2011-09-12 Priority to US13/230,515
2011-09-12 Assigned to DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
2012-03-15 Publication of US20120060769A1
Status Abandoned
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/US20120060769A1/en?oq=US20120060769A1
Patent #14
USD736484S1
United States

Title: Free standing pet ramp

Application US29/451,510 events

2013-04-03 Application filed by Vermont Juvenile Furniture Manufacturing Inc
2013-04-03 Priority to US29/451,510
2013-04-03 Assigned to VERMONT JUVENILE FURNITURE MFG., INC. A/K/A PET GEAR, INC.
2015-08-11 Application granted
2015-08-11 Publication of USD736484S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD736484S1/en?oq=USD736484S1
Patent #15
USD819229S1
United States

Title: Folding stairs

Application US29/558,345 events

2016-03-16 Priority to US29/558,345
2016-03-16 Application filed by Radio Systems Corp
2018-05-29 Application granted
2018-05-29 Publication of USD819229S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD819229S1/en?oq=USD819229S1
Patent #16
US20070089690A1
United States

Title: Pet steps

Application US11/255,729 events

2005-10-21 Application filed by Individual
2005-10-21 Priority to US11/255,729
2006-01-18 Priority to PCT/US2006/001569
2006-01-30 Assigned to KHUBANI, AJIT
2006-03-03 Priority to CNU2006200041587U
2006-05-19 Priority to CNA2006100810095A
2007-04-26 Publication of US20070089690A1
2007-12-27 Assigned to KHUBANI, AJIT
Status Abandoned
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/US20070089690A1/en?oq=D978461
Patent #17
USD729991S1
United States

Title: Pet steps

Application US29/480,778 events

2014-01-29 Application filed by Individual
2014-01-29 Priority to US29/480,778
2015-05-19 Application granted
2015-05-19 Publication of USD729991S1
Status Active
Link: https://patents.google.com/patent/USD729991S1/en?oq=D978461
DESIGN PATENT:
Design patents protect the ornamental or aesthetic features of an invention, such as its shape,
configuration, pattern, color, or surface ornamentation. The purpose of a design patent is to
protect the unique and non-functional aspects of the design, rather than its functional features
or the underlying technology that enables it to work.

Once granted, a design patent gives the owner the exclusive right to use, make, and sell the
design for a period of up to 15 years from the date of grant. If someone else copies the design
without permission, the owner of the design patent can take legal action to stop them and seek
damages for any losses suffered as a result of the infringement.

UTILITY PATENT:
A utility patent covers the functional features of an invention as well as the method of use or
operation. In other words, it protects the way in which the invention is used to achieve a
particular function or result. Overall, a utility patent is intended to protect the practical
application of an invention and the specific way in which it functions, rather than its aesthetic
or ornamental features.
ANALYSIS OF MATCHED PATENTS:
After the details research and data analysis I did not found any design and utility patent on your
products “Dog stairs” and also, all close and related patents are detailed above. After reading
their claims and analyzing field of invention and design, it is concluded that all these patents did
not applies on your product design. So these all patents will not affect you while advertising
and selling these products in the US.

 Please do not copy any brand name or logos or images of other sellers to avoid
copyright issues.

 Please note that this search is done against all published (Active, Expired, Abandoned)
patents available as of now and we cannot search under process/registration patents
without registration number

FINAL REMARKS:
I conducted my research through different patent database to find all the exact and relevant
patents for the subjected product & relevant results are given above with reference links. The
search is done against all published utility and design patents available and close related are
detailed above.

Keeping in view all the detailed analysis and findings regarding your product named “dog stairs
for small dogs” on the basis of patents already registered in the US. I would say that after
detailed research I did not found any exact design and utility patents on your product designs. I
have included all similar close matching design and utility patents that cover the whole US for
the similar category and somehow these patents relate to your product with design and utility
patents. But these patents are not applicable to your products. After detailed analysis of the
data I will recommend these products to be sold online or off line channel (website etc.) as an
own brand product in the US.

Having thoroughly reviewed the design and data, along with evaluating the claims stated in
the applicable patents, I have confirmed that these designs of dog stairs for small dogs do not
infringe upon any patents (including both utility and design patents) in the United States. You
are free to utilize/sell these designs without any concerns about patent violations in the US.

HAPPY SELLING!
Disclaimer

Our opinion is based on the content of this report (collected from internationally available
patent databases) and our best knowledge that you may disagree with. Please consider all the
above cited patents and pay special attention to the following points.

⮚ Before going to the next step, consider the patented designs and their status (active,
abandoned, expired).
⮚ You may do further risk assessment by looking at patent owners in case it is one of your
competitors selling on Amazon or any other online channel.
⮚ The databases do not include the patent applications which are filed and currently
under process. So, this search does not cover under process applications.

Note:
If you have any question need more time or you have any confusion at any point Just message
me I will be happy to assist you.

Best Regard,
Naeem