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Get to the point! Specify your search query with a few aides.
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Basics of Patent Search
• Search Query
(Boolean Operators, Proximity Searching)
• Field Descriptions in a Patent
• Patent Search Databases
• Strategy to Patent Search
Basics of Patent Search
Part 1• Search Query
(Boolean Operators, Proximity Searching)• Field Description in a Patent
Part 2• Patent Search Databases• Strategy to Patent Search
Terms Included
Hair Hair DyeHairDye
Hair Dye
Terms excluded
Hair DyeDye
HairDye
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Search QueryBoolean Operators
Combines words to broaden or refine the search
NOT AND OR
hair dye hair dye hair dyehair dye
hair dye
hair dye
Decreasing Priority: NOT will be processed first, then AND, and finally OR
Search QueryOther useful operators
Example Explanation
^ hair^3 dyeHair will be given thrice the weightage compared to dye
~ “hair dye” ~5The two words “hair” and
“dye” will only be separated by 5 words at most.
Search QueryWildcard Symbols
When is it used? Example Possible Results
* To represent several characters
immun*
Immunity, Immunization, Immunizing,Immunizer
? To represent a single character
Immuni?? Immunity, Immunize
Field DescriptionJust as you read this paragraph, it’s about half
the time needed to read just one section of the patent – Abstract.
You can pore over all the patents that you have diligently found.
But what if you have 1000s to read? Before you become cross-eyed,
here’s our suggestion on what you should focus on to get the gist of each patent.
Field Description
• Summarizes the patent• Useful for the preliminary search of patentsAbstract
• Defines the scope of protection granted by the patent• A must-read if you want to find out if there are patents
similar to yoursClaims
• Usually present in design patents• Allows you to visualize the invention betterDrawings
• Includes “Referenced By” and “Cited References”• Great way to find related patents• Great source of Prior Art
References
Abstract
• Gives you an idea if thispatent is worth givingfurther attention
• If it’s relevant, export theabstract, patent numberand the classificationinto an Excel for easierretrieval while reviewingin greater detail.
Claims
Independent Claim
Claim that stands on its own
Dependent Claim
With reference to independent or dependent claims and usually more specific than independent claims
If time is running out, at least read the Independent Claims.
If time is running out, at least read the Independent Claims.
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