6 Steps To A Patent Search
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Six Steps to aPatent Search
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1KEYWORDS
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Before I begin my search Imust make a through anddetailed list of keywordsthat will best describe my
invention.
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Keywords will includedifferent variations of the
object.
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2Conduct a CPC
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CPC refers to CooperativePatent Classification andwill scan results based offthe keywoFrom here I willtry to find the class mostsuitable for my invention.
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From here I will try to findthe class most suitable for
my invention.
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If, the system finds noresults then changing thewording and alternatingthe language will be
necessary.
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3Confirm the CPC
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It’s important to pay closeattention to the
definitions provided sothat the invention is being
classified correctly.
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4Retrieve CPCDocuments
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Once you have verifiedyour CPC class it is thentime to go into the systemand see if other inventions
are similar to yours.
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Collect and save documentsthat align most closely withyours to be later reviewed. Besure to view the patent imagesunder each file in order to giveyou a better picture of similar
designs.
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5Review Each Patent
Publication
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Pay close attention to the legalclaims already granted to thepatent holder, in addition to
the drawings andspecifications.
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6Review CurrentApplications &
Extend Your Search
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Once you’ve established similarpatents to your invention it is nowtime to review current applicationsbeing processed. Go through theimages once more to narrow down
closely related inventions.
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