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Prior art search for an EU registered design – washer/dryer tower cabinet (published before 5 November 2019) I need an experienced design / prior art search specialist for an EU design invalidity case. Target design: EU Registered Design No. 007188172-0001 (EUIPO, filed 5 November 2019) – a freestanding cabinet ("washing tower") for a washing machine with a dryer stacked on top. Images are publicly available on EUIPO eSearch / DesignView. Key features: freestanding cabinet made of thin, flush-joined panels, about 3x as tall as wide two open compartments of roughly equal height (washer below, dryer above) between them an intermediate shelf with a narrow pull-out shelf underneath the pull-out has a rectangular front overhanging downward, with one long horizontal bar handle in the middle both compartments open at the front, cabinet open at the bottom Example of the product type (current product, for visual reference only – not prior art): [login to view URL] What I need: prior designs, products, catalogues, photos or publications showing very much similar cabinets, published anywhere in the world BEFORE 5 November 2019 priority: stacked washer and dryer in open compartments with a pull-out shelf between them Sources: design registers (EUIPO/DesignView, WIPO Global Design Database, USPTO design patents, national registers incl. DE, IT, FR, UK, JP, KR, CN) and non-patent sources (furniture catalogues, especially Italian "lavanderia" and Scandinavian "tvättpelare", Amazon, eBay, IKEA, Houzz, Pinterest, blogs, YouTube, trade magazines). Deliverable: a PDF report ranking results by similarity. For each result: image, source/URL, verifiable publication date (registration date, Wayback Machine capture, dated catalogue or post) and a short note on matching features, plus saved copies (PDF/screenshots) showing image, date and URL together. Already found (do not duplicate): Houzz "West End 2018 Parade Home" (Homes of Distinction), Houzz "Fold in Place" (Designstorms), Miele WTV 407 and Bosch WTZ11400 stacking kits. Timeline: preliminary results within 5–7 days. Please state your experience with design (not only patent) searches, the databases you use, and a fixed price.
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I understand you require a comprehensive prior art search for EU Registered Design No. 007188172-0001, specifically focusing on freestanding washer/dryer tower cabinets published before November 5, 2019. My experience in identifying analogous designs and assessing novelty for design patent and registered design applications aligns perfectly with this objective. My approach will involve systematically querying major design databases including WIPO's DesignSearch, EUIPO's eSearch, and national patent offices relevant to the EU market. I will utilize keyword combinations derived from the design's key features (freestanding cabinet, thin flush-joined panels, 3x height-to-width ratio, two equal compartments, top-mounted dryer) and visual similarity searches where applicable. The search will prioritize publications predating the November 5, 2019 filing date, with a detailed analysis of any identified prior art to assess its relevance to the claimed design. To ensure we are fully aligned, could you clarify the specific geographic scope beyond the EU that might be of interest for this search? Also, are there any particular aesthetic or functional aspects of the target design that you believe are most critical to distinguish from prior art? I'm available for a brief call to discuss your specific requirements and how I can deliver a robust and actionable search report.
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Greetings! I can run your prior art search for EU Registered Design No. 007188172-0001, targeting designs published before 5 November 2019 with priority on stacked washer and dryer units in open compartments with a pull-out shelf between them, plus similar open washer/dryer towers or frames without the shelf. I will search design registers including EUIPO and DesignView, WIPO Global Design Database, USPTO design patents, and national registers in DE, IT, FR, UK, JP, KR, and CN, plus non-patent sources such as furniture catalogues, Italian lavanderia and Scandinavian tvättpelare listings, Amazon, eBay, IKEA, Houzz, Pinterest, blogs, YouTube, and trade magazines. You will receive a PDF report ranking results by similarity, with an image, source URL, verifiable publication date via registration date or Wayback Machine capture, a short note on matching features, and saved copies showing image, date, and URL together, excluding the four finds you listed. I have experience with design searches rather than patent-only work, and I can state my fixed price, with preliminary results within 5 to 7 days. Thanks, Revival
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Affordable, Early Delivery. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★I hold a Masters degree which gives me the requisite background to handle writing from various subjects. I am a highly committed person towards my work. You can rely on QualityXenter for quality and consistency in writing. We never violate copyright rules. I have vast amount of experience in this industry since I am working from 2015 as a professional writer. I provide many modifications till to get your satisfactions. I have access to enough journals to use in your research project. I always produce quality work at VERY LOW RATES so, don't worry if you have a low budget for your work, I will be very happy to make a new client like you. I am producing quality work for my clients including ARTICLE WRITING, REPORT WRITING, ESSAY WRITING, RESEARCH PAPERS, BUSINESS PLAN, TECHNICAL WRITING, MATLAB, THESIS, ACCOUNTING & FINANCE work ETC. Go through my profile link https://www.freelancer.com/u/qualityxenter
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As a seasoned researcher, marketer and legal expert, I am uniquely qualified to meet your needs for this prior art search of an EU registered design. I have a solid understanding of the databases (EUIPO/DesignView, WIPO Global Design Database, USPTO design patents, national registers incl. DE, IT, FR, UK, JP, KR, CN) as well as non-patent sources necessary for a comprehensive search like this. Over the years, I have developed an intricate understanding of furniture designs and familiarity with industry-specific platforms such as Amazon, eBay, IKEA and design-oriented social media like Houzz and Pinterest. My multi-faceted experience also includes providing thorough reports and my outputs are widely known for their quality. The delivered PDF report will rank the findings by similarity to the target design, including verifiable publication dates and saved copies confirming image, date and URL. Besides my skills in legal and market research, I bring to the table a proficiency in data-driven marketing strategies that enables me to swiftly navigate through vast digital libraries to yield relevant and 200arounding patents or other publications covering washer/dryer stacked cabinets.
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As an AI-powered Design and Prior Art Search Specialist, with a proven 96% on-time delivery rate over my 50+ projects, I'm confident in my ability to deliver accurate and efficient results for your EU design invalidity case. My experience extends beyond patent searches into the realm of aesthetic and design-based research which is crucial for a project like this. Your Washer/Dryer Tower's key features including stacked washer and dryer with a pull-out shelf between them relate closely to my prior search expertise. I am highly skilled in utilizing a range of databases including DesignView, WIPO Global Design Database, USPTO design patents, and national registers such as DE, IT, FR, JP, KR, CN among others to produce comprehensive findings. Additionally, my knowledge extends beyond patent sources to non-patent ones including furniture catalogues like the Italian "lavanderia" and Scandinavian "tvättpelare", E-commerce platforms like Amazon and eBay and popularly used platforms plus digital sources like IKEA, Houzz, Pinterest as well as blogs and trade magazines where we have seen prior art.
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Hi, I will deliver a PDF report of prior designs before 5 Nov 2019, covering EU, US, JP, CN, etc., with images, URLs, publication dates and similarity notes for stacked washer‑dryer towers with pull‑out shelves. I’ll provide initial results within 6 days for $650 fixed. Ready to start now; may I confirm the preferred citation format? Waiting for your response in chat! Best Regards.
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Hi, I can conduct a focused prior-art search for EU Registered Design No. 007188172-0001, covering both registered designs and non-patent sources published before 5 November 2019. I have experience with design-focused searches and can research EUIPO/DesignView, WIPO, USPTO and national design/patent databases, as well as catalogues, archived webpages, furniture retailers, and industry publications. I’ll prioritize exact or highly similar washer/dryer tower cabinets and verify the publication date for every relevant result. You’ll receive a clearly organized PDF report with images, source URLs, verified dates, similarity notes, and saved evidence showing the image, date, and URL together. I will also avoid duplicating the references you have already identified. I can provide preliminary results within 5–7 days. Fixed price: $150 for the complete search and report.
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Hi I've done industrial-design and prior-art searches where visual similarity and a defensible pre-filing publication date matter just as much as finding the image. I can handle this as a design search, not simply a patent-keyword search. I'll search EUIPO/DesignView, WIPO Global Design Database, USPTO design patents and relevant DE, IT, FR, UK, JP, KR and CN registers, then expand into pre-2019 catalogues, manufacturer archives, retailer listings and archived web sources. I'll also search Italian lavanderia and Scandinavian tvättpelare terminology rather than relying only on English results. I'll prioritize the stacked open washer/dryer cabinet, then separately trace the intermediate pull-out shelf, downward front and horizontal handle configuration. Each useful reference will be checked for a verifiable pre-5 Nov 2019 date and preserved with the image, URL and date evidence together. I'll avoid the Houzz, Miele and Bosch references you've already identified and deliver a similarity-ranked PDF plus supporting screenshots/PDF copies. Fixed price: $450. Preliminary findings within 5–7 days. Thanks, Belal
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Hi, This search needs to be evidence-first, not just a visual Google search. The strongest results will be pre-5 November 2019 references where both the cabinet configuration and publication date can be independently verified. I can structure the work around: • EUIPO/DesignView, WIPO and relevant national design registers • Design patents and industrial-design records across key jurisdictions • Pre-2019 furniture/laundry catalogues and manufacturer archives • Italian “lavanderia”, Scandinavian “tvättpelare” and related terminology • Archived retailer listings, trade publications, blogs and image sources • Wayback evidence where original publication dates require verification • Separate searches for the critical pull-out shelf/handle configuration • Cross-checking to exclude the prior art you have already identified The final PDF can document each candidate with images, source, verifiable pre-cutoff date, matching/differing visual features and preserved evidence screenshots/copies. I should be transparent that I cannot claim professional EU design-invalidity search credentials or prior cases I cannot verify. My strength here is systematic technical research, evidence organization and traceable documentation. If specialist design-search credentials are mandatory, I may not be the right candidate; otherwise I can perform a rigorous documented search suitable for your legal team’s review.
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Hi, I understand you need a careful prior art search for EU design 007188172-0001, focused on washer/dryer tower cabinets published before 5 November 2019. I will search design registers and dated product sources for close matches, giving priority to open compartments, the middle pull-out shelf, bar handle, and overall cabinet shape. I will check EUIPO, DesignView, WIPO, USPTO, national registers, archived web pages, catalogues, and relevant furniture sources. I will avoid the results you already found. Each useful result will be ranked by similarity and recorded with its image, source URL, publication evidence, matching features, and saved copies showing the image, date, and URL together. The final PDF will be clear and easy to review for an EU invalidity case, with preliminary findings within 5-7 days. My work combines practical Design review with structured Data Analysis, so similar results can be compared consistently rather than collected without ranking. Would you like the search to include only publicly accessible evidence, or should I also review paid databases and archived catalogue collections? I can provide a focused, well-documented report based on the agreed scope and fixed-price arrangement.
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Hi there, I’ve spent years diving deep into design searches, especially in cases like invalidity challenges. My experience with prior art searches ensures I can track down relevant designs for your washer/dryer tower cabinet efficiently. I noticed you need designs published before November 5, 2019, focusing on that unique freestanding cabinet structure with open compartments and the pull-out shelf. I’ll explore databases like EUIPO, USPTO, and various furniture catalogs to find those gems you’re after. I specialize in thorough research and can deliver a clean, professional PDF report with all the necessary details, including images, sources, and matching features. My commitment to speedy communication and a fast turnaround means you’ll have preliminary results within a week. Let me know if you are available for a quick chat! Regards, Wonita
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With an extensive background in legal consulting and support as well as a strong emphasis on detail-oriented legal research, my firm, Rehman Legal Solutions, is uniquely poised to assist you in your EU design invalidity case. Understandably, the successful outcome of your case hinges heavily on the identification and presentation of accurate and comprehensive prior art evidence. This entails digging deep into various sources ranging from design registers such as EUIPO/DesignView to non-patent sources like furniture catalogues and trade magazines- all of which my team has proficiently worked with in the past. Time is of the essence for you to build your case and increase your chances for success. Given a preliminary report within 5-7 days at a fixed price offer not only showcases our operational efficiency but also testifies to the effectiveness that accompanies specialization. With Rehman Legal Solutions by your side, rest assured that every possible effort will be exerted towards ensuring that no stone is left unturned in unearthing any relevant prior art for your washer/dryer tower cabinet design. Thank you for considering our services.
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Hi there, I am an experienced patent professional with graduation in Electronics and communication domain. I am currently helping with my clients in protecting, licensing and monetize intellectual property. I have deep knowledge of Electronics & Communication, Wireless, Telecommunication, Mobile Communication, Computing technologies, Virtual Networks, Networking systems and other major technologies. I provide patent and trademark services like Prior Art Search, Patentability Search, Patent Validity, Freedom to Operate Search, Landscape Analysis, Infringement Search, Claims Mapping Studies, Claim to Standard Mapping, Standard Essential patent (SEP) analysis, Provisional and Complete patent application drafting and Office Action Responses. I also available for no cost preliminary consultation/discussion and cost estimation. For any queries, drop me a message. Regards
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I HAVE RECENTLY FINISHED A SIMILAR PROJECT involving a comprehensive prior art search for a unique furniture design. This included analyzing multiple databases and non-patent sources to identify relevant designs published before a specific date. I understand you're looking for prior designs that closely match the specific features of the freestanding washer/dryer cabinet, particularly focusing on the open compartments and pull-out shelf. It's essential to provide a well-structured report that clearly outlines the similarities. My approach emphasizes thorough research across various design registers and catalogs to ensure an optimized and reliable outcome. I’m experienced in using resources like EUIPO and WIPO, which will be crucial for this search. I specialize in design searches and documentation. Let’s discuss how I can help you obtain the necessary results for your case. Regards, Jeandre.
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Hello, I have over eight years of legal research and IP experience, including image-by-image ornamental-design comparison. I will focus first on the closest configuration: an open, two-compartment washer/dryer tower with a pull-out shelf between the machines. I will then assess earlier open towers without that shelf as supporting results. My search will cover EUIPO/DesignView, WIPO, and USPTO, as well as furniture catalogues, trade publications, and multilingual product sources (online only). I will exclude the two Houzz projects and the Miele and Bosch stacking kits you have already found. You will receive a PDF report ranked by visual similarity, with an image, URL, verified pre-cutoff publication evidence, and a brief feature comparison for each result. I will also provide saved PDFs or screenshots documenting the image, date, and source. I will clearly flag any uncertain publication date. Fixed price: US$600. I can deliver preliminary findings within 5–7 days and the final report and evidence files within 10 days. I would be glad to put together a search you can use to evaluate the design, with the source evidence ready for closer review. Please share further details. Regards.
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Hi, I read your brief. What you need is dated, verifiable evidence of a stacked washer/dryer cabinet with a pull-out shelf published before 5 Nov 2019, strong enough to use against design 007188172-0001. I read Chinese and English, so besides EUIPO, WIPO and USPTO I'd search the CNIPA design register and Chinese furniture and e-commerce sources, where this kind of cabinet is common. Every hit gets a URL, a verifiable date (register date or Wayback capture) and a saved copy, ranked by how close it is to the registered design. To be straight with you: I'm not a patent attorney, and I can't promise a decisive hit exists. That's why I suggest two milestones: USD 120 for 5-8 ranked preliminary hits by day 3, so you can judge the quality, then USD 200 for the full PDF by day 6. Should hits from Nov 2018 to Nov 2019 be flagged separately because of the 12-month grace period? Robert
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Hi, This fits our engineering-design background. We are not patent attorneys or EU design-invalidity consultants, so we will not present legal conclusions on validity or infringement. For us, this is not simply a web search. It is a structured engineering-design review in which potential references are compared side by side with the target washer/dryer tower. Our engineering experience enables us to examine proportions, compartment arrangements, shelf geometry, pull-out details, front panels and handles systematically, rather than relying only on general visual resemblance. We also use AI-assisted research to discover and screen candidates across different terminology, languages and sources. Every shortlisted reference, date and similarity observation will be manually verified using traceable evidence. We will search EUIPO/DesignView, WIPO, USPTO and national registers, together with dated catalogues, archived product pages and trade sources published before 5 November 2019. Each credible result will include its image, URL, date evidence, saved screenshot/PDF and a concise feature-by-feature comparison. Results will be ranked by technical similarity, excluding the references you have already identified. Our USD 325 fixed bid includes preliminary findings by Day 5, a ranked final PDF report within 7 days and one consolidated clarification round. Legal conclusions will remain with you or your legal adviser. Best regards, Afia Nawaz Accura Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd.
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Hello, I’m a patent attorney with extensive experience in prior-art, novelty, and design searches, including EU registered design matters. I understand you need a focused search for EU Registered Design No. 007188172-0001, specifically identifying relevant designs/products published before 5 November 2019. I will strategically investigate: • EUIPO/DesignView and WIPO design databases • USPTO and relevant national design registers • Historical product catalogues and manufacturer publications • Archived webpages, furniture/laundry retailers, and other credible non-patent sources • Similar washer/dryer tower cabinets, particularly those featuring the stacked open compartments, intermediate pull-out shelf, cabinet proportions, and overall visual configuration I will assess each reference based on its publication date and visual similarity, while clearly distinguishing potentially relevant prior art from later products. Deliverable A professional PDF report containing the strongest references, with images, source/URL, verifiable publication date, matching features, differences, and supporting screenshots/PDF evidence. I have also noted the references you already found and will avoid duplicating them. My approach is evidence-driven: the objective is not simply to find similar products, but to identify dated, verifiable references that can meaningfully support an EU design invalidity analysis. I can deliver preliminary findings within the requested 5–7 days. Best Regards.
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I am a Patent Research and IP Analytics professional with 8+ years of experience in prior-art, invalidity, patent and design searches. I can conduct a focused prior-art search for EU Registered Design No. 007188172-0001, targeting references published before 5 November 2019. I will specifically analyze the cabinet’s overall visual configuration, including the two open compartments, intermediate shelf, pull-out shelf, front panel, and horizontal handle. I can search EUIPO/DesignView, WIPO, patent/design databases, product literature, archived webpages, and other relevant sources, and provide the most relevant references with publication-date evidence, images, links, and feature-by-feature comparisons.
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With 7+ years of IP experience and strong EU design expertise, I specialize in prior art searches and EUIPO design invalidity research. I deliver comprehensive prior-art reports, relevant pre-filing designs, publication-date verification, visual similarity analysis, source links, annotated evidence, and clear findings structured to support EU Registered Design invalidity proceedings.
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