About Express Search

Research Expertise

Express Search offers the highest quality patent research services available, specializing in complex prosecution and litigation oriented research, customized to the client’s needs.

Despite the changing landscape of patent research, our lengthy tenure in the industry attests to our success as a leader in technical research preparation.

Express Search focuses individual attention to each case, fluidly managing large volumes of research while keeping costs to clients low.

Industry Knowledge

Patent research is the foundation for solid arguments, well-written opinions, and bullet-proof applications. Express Search does not offer legal outsourcing or IP portfolio management software.

We have a true knowledge of our position in the industry allowing us to meet actual client needs through innovative patent research products.

Exceptional Research Staff

Each researcher is hand-picked and hand-trained, chosen for their specialized skill sets, research acumen and attention to detail.

Researchers maintain command of the latest technologies and innovations in their scientific specialities, in addition to the latest patent research tools and methodologies.

A listing of our esteemed research staff is located at the end of this brochure and their qualifications are published on our website or available upon request.

Flagg Management

Family owned and run, proudly serving the IP Community since 1991.

Family owned and run, Express Search is now in its second generation of management.

President, Cristopher Flagg, is a computer scientist and roboticist by trade. He has over eighteen years in patent research and is integral to product development and workflow initiatives.

Executive Director, Rodger Flagg, founded Express Search in 1991. He continues to lend his 30 years of industrial experience in engineering, inventing, patent research, drafting, and prosecuting.

Client Partnership

At Express Search, we consider our clients our partners. We are invested in their success and satisfaction.

As partners, we understand that a level of decorum and professionalism is expected for successful docket management.

Timely, cost-effective, quality results, as well as direct access to management, are requisite standards for busy and conscientious counsel.

Each case is unique. The research supporting the case is likewise unique. Customization of each research project is an integral part of our successful client research partnerships.

Welcome to Express Search

Express Search invites you to contact our office to discuss all of your research requirements and concerns.