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Patent Searching
Linda
Shackle
Noble Science & Engineering Library
Room 162
480-965-7601
http://libguide.asu.edu/patents
linda.shackle@asu.edu
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If there is prior art that anticipates your invention OR If a single earlier reference shows or describes every feature of your invention
Why Do A Patent Search?
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Your invention lacks novelty and is not patentable.
Why Do A Patent Search?
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DefinitionThe body of technical information that was available or accessible to the public at the time of or before the invention.
Prior Art
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U.S. and foreign patents (issued and applications) Journals and magazines (articles, letters to editor, ads)Conference proceedingsDissertations/Theses (available to the public)Trade Catalogs
Prior Art
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Searching for prior art is: Time consumingDetail oriented
Patentability Searching
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Searching for prior art is: Time consumingDetail orientedDifficult!
Patentability Searching
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Search Strategies must guarantee “high retrieval”
Patentability Searching
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High Retrieval SearchingA search strategy that gives you the reasonable expectation of having found everything that may affect the patentability of your invention
Patentability Searching
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Keyword SearchingIs NOTHigh Retrieval Searching
Patentability Searching
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What are the keywords that describe this invention?
The Language of Patents
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THINK about“What it is”Not what it doesNot what it’s used forNot the trademark under which it’s marketed
The Language of Patents
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US 4756529Generally Spherical Object With Floppy Filaments to Promote Sure Capture
The Language of Patents
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Occupant Propelled Wheeled Land Vehicle
The Language of Patents
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Occupant Propelled Wheeled Land VehicleBicycleUSPC: 280/200CPC: B62
The Language of Patents
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Rockable Animal Simulation Having Rider Seat Means
Coating Implement with Material Supply in an Expendable Sheath
The Language of Patents
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Coating Implement with Material Supply in an Expendable SheathPencilUSPC: 401/96CPC: B43K
The Language of Patents
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Wouldn’t it be easier if everybody would just call things by the same name?
The Language of Patents
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USPTOhttp://patft.uspto.gov EPOhttp://worldwide.espacenet.comGoogle Patentshttp://patents.google.com SciFinder (chemical patents)Access via Libraries home page -> Research Databases
Patent Search Tools
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Grants and Applications in separate databasesGrants updated on TuesdaysApplications updated on Thursdays
Patent Search Tools: USPTO
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Grants:Full Text (1976-Present)Images (1790- present)
Patent Search Tools: USPTO
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Applications March 2001 – present
Patent Search Tools: USPTO
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Search engine features:Phrase searching (default)Field searching is availableResults display in Reverse Chronological orderPre-1976 patents only searchable by classification or by grant number.
Patent Search Tools: USPTO
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Patent info from almost every countryMany full text but not allMachine translationsShows equivalent and related patents(Ex. Semiconductor nanowire devices, GB2459251) PDF full text Printing limited to docs less than 250/500 pages
Patent Search Tools: EPO Worldwide
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Searchable full textBoth US and foreign (Unknown update schedule)PDF images from 1790 to present for U.S.Links to EPO for foreign patents
Patent Search Tools: Google Patents
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Search engine features:Some fielded searchingSearch applications & grants simultaneously“Prior Art Finder” helps with keywords, but …Does not do what you think it’s doing, andDoes not do what you need it to do
Patent Search Tools: Google Patents
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http://www.uspto.gov
How to Search for Patents
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How to Search for Patents
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How to Search for Patents
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Example 1:What are the recent innovations for baby incubators?
How to Search for Patents
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How to Search for Patents
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How to Search for Patents
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How to Search for Patents
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A61G 11/00
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How to Search for Patents
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Some titles from this set of 412: Transportable life support chamberProgrammable infant controlled environment transition systemFlexible warming structureInflatable patient enclosuresPremature infant positioning deviceNewborn infant therapy apparatusIsolation cabinetNeonatal blanketNeonatal flotation padAccess port for use in medical vesselPatient thermal support device
How to Search for Patents
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Titles do not tell you enough about a patentTo determine if a patent may be applicable to your invention, you must view, at least, the front page of the patent. Yes, that does mean you have to look at all 412 items in the list.
How to Search for Patents
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US 7,702,395
Patent Front Page
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Title*InventorsAssignee (at the time of issuance)Application datePatent Number and Issue DateClassification (at the time of issuance)Field of Search (at the time of issuance)References CitedAbstract*One Drawing*
Patent Front Page
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For each patent in your list, look at the front page for the: Title,Abstract, and Drawing
Patents: First Reading
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Put in your KEEP pile:Patents that definitely look applicable to your inventionPatents that might be applicable to your inventionPatents for which you are unsure if they relate to your invention
Patents: First Reading
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Put in your DISCARD pile:Patents that you are sure have no applicability to your invention.
Patents: First Reading
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For each patent in your KEEP pile: Examine the remainder of the patent for applicability to your inventionPay the most attention to the CLAIMS(as these determine the scope of coverage)
Patents: Second Reading
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Example 2:I’ve created a stent for cardiology patients that is made from a mesh that I think is more flexible but stronger than anything currently on the market. I need to know if anyone else has already patented this.
How to Search for Patents
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How to Search for Patents
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How to Search for Patents
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How to Search for Patents
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A61F 2/91A61F 2/915A61F 2/07 A61F 2/856
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How to Search for Patents
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The ASU Libraries
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How to Search for Patents
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How to Search for Patents
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How to Search for Patents
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2/00 Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prosthesis, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them wit the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structure of the body, e.g. stents2/82 . Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structure of the body, e.g. stents 2/86 .. Stents in a form characterised by the wire-like elements; Stents in the form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure2/90 … Characterized by a net-like or mesh-like structure2/91 …. Made from perforated sheet material or tubes, e.g., perforated by laser cuts or etched holes2/915 ….. With bands having a meander structure, adjacent bands being connected to each other
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How to Search for Patents
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Use keywords to find a few patents similar to your invention Note the CPC categories for these similar patentsLook up categories in the CPC schedule Read the definitions and the “see references”; explore around those areas to determine appropriate categoriesView the patents and applications placed in these CPC categoriesDo these patents give you other possibilities for CPC categories? If so, repeat steps #3-5
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Presentations text content in Patent Searching
Patent Searching
Linda
Shackle
Noble Science & Engineering Library
Room 162
480-965-7601
http://libguide.asu.edu/patents
linda.shackle@asu.edu
Slide2If there is prior art that anticipates your invention OR If a single earlier reference shows or describes every feature of your invention
Why Do A Patent Search?
Slide3Your invention lacks novelty and is not patentable.
Why Do A Patent Search?
Slide4DefinitionThe body of technical information that was available or accessible to the public at the time of or before the invention.
Prior Art
Slide5U.S. and foreign patents (issued and applications) Journals and magazines (articles, letters to editor, ads)Conference proceedingsDissertations/Theses (available to the public)Trade Catalogs
Prior Art
Slide6Searching for prior art is: Time consumingDetail oriented
Patentability Searching
Slide7Searching for prior art is: Time consumingDetail orientedDifficult!
Patentability Searching
Slide8Search Strategies must guarantee “high retrieval”
Patentability Searching
Slide9High Retrieval SearchingA search strategy that gives you the reasonable expectation of having found everything that may affect the patentability of your invention
Patentability Searching
Slide10Keyword SearchingIs NOTHigh Retrieval Searching
Patentability Searching
Slide11What are the keywords that describe this invention?
The Language of Patents
Slide12THINK about“What it is”Not what it doesNot what it’s used forNot the trademark under which it’s marketed
The Language of Patents
Slide13US 4756529Generally Spherical Object With Floppy Filaments to Promote Sure Capture
The Language of Patents
Slide14Occupant Propelled Wheeled Land Vehicle
The Language of Patents
Slide15Occupant Propelled Wheeled Land VehicleBicycleUSPC: 280/200CPC: B62
The Language of Patents
Slide16Rockable Animal Simulation Having Rider Seat Means
The Language of Patents
Slide17Rockable Animal Simulation Having Rider Seat MeansRocking HorseUSPC: 472/95CPC: A63G 13/00
The Language of Patents
Slide18Coating Implement with Material Supply in an Expendable Sheath
The Language of Patents
Slide19Coating Implement with Material Supply in an Expendable SheathPencilUSPC: 401/96CPC: B43K
The Language of Patents
Slide20Wouldn’t it be easier if everybody would just call things by the same name?
The Language of Patents
Slide21USPTOhttp://patft.uspto.gov EPOhttp://worldwide.espacenet.comGoogle Patentshttp://patents.google.com SciFinder (chemical patents)Access via Libraries home page -> Research Databases
Patent Search Tools
Slide22Grants and Applications in separate databasesGrants updated on TuesdaysApplications updated on Thursdays
Patent Search Tools: USPTO
Slide23Grants:Full Text (1976-Present)Images (1790- present)
Patent Search Tools: USPTO
Slide24Applications March 2001 – present
Patent Search Tools: USPTO
Slide25Search engine features:Phrase searching (default)Field searching is availableResults display in Reverse Chronological orderPre-1976 patents only searchable by classification or by grant number.
Patent Search Tools: USPTO
Slide26Patent info from almost every countryMany full text but not allMachine translationsShows equivalent and related patents(Ex. Semiconductor nanowire devices, GB2459251) PDF full text Printing limited to docs less than 250/500 pages
Patent Search Tools: EPO Worldwide
Slide27Searchable full textBoth US and foreign (Unknown update schedule)PDF images from 1790 to present for U.S.Links to EPO for foreign patents
Patent Search Tools: Google Patents
Slide28Search engine features:Some fielded searchingSearch applications & grants simultaneously“Prior Art Finder” helps with keywords, but …Does not do what you think it’s doing, andDoes not do what you need it to do
Patent Search Tools: Google Patents
Slide29http://www.uspto.gov
How to Search for Patents
Slide30How to Search for Patents
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Slide32Example 1:What are the recent innovations for baby incubators?
How to Search for Patents
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Slide39A61G 11/00
How to Search for Patents
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Slide48Some titles from this set of 412: Transportable life support chamberProgrammable infant controlled environment transition systemFlexible warming structureInflatable patient enclosuresPremature infant positioning deviceNewborn infant therapy apparatusIsolation cabinetNeonatal blanketNeonatal flotation padAccess port for use in medical vesselPatient thermal support device
How to Search for Patents
Slide49Titles do not tell you enough about a patentTo determine if a patent may be applicable to your invention, you must view, at least, the front page of the patent. Yes, that does mean you have to look at all 412 items in the list.
How to Search for Patents
Slide50US 7,702,395
Patent Front Page
Slide51Title*InventorsAssignee (at the time of issuance)Application datePatent Number and Issue DateClassification (at the time of issuance)Field of Search (at the time of issuance)References CitedAbstract*One Drawing*
Patent Front Page
Slide52For each patent in your list, look at the front page for the: Title,Abstract, and Drawing
Patents: First Reading
Slide53Put in your KEEP pile:Patents that definitely look applicable to your inventionPatents that might be applicable to your inventionPatents for which you are unsure if they relate to your invention
Patents: First Reading
Slide54Put in your DISCARD pile:Patents that you are sure have no applicability to your invention.
Patents: First Reading
Slide55For each patent in your KEEP pile: Examine the remainder of the patent for applicability to your inventionPay the most attention to the CLAIMS(as these determine the scope of coverage)
Patents: Second Reading
Slide56Example 2:I’ve created a stent for cardiology patients that is made from a mesh that I think is more flexible but stronger than anything currently on the market. I need to know if anyone else has already patented this.
How to Search for Patents
Slide57How to Search for Patents
Slide58How to Search for Patents
Slide59How to Search for Patents
Slide60A61F 2/91A61F 2/915A61F 2/07 A61F 2/856
How to Search for Patents
Slide61How to Search for Patents
Slide62The ASU Libraries
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Slide64How to Search for Patents
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Slide662/00 Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prosthesis, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them wit the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structure of the body, e.g. stents2/82 . Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structure of the body, e.g. stents 2/86 .. Stents in a form characterised by the wire-like elements; Stents in the form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure2/90 … Characterized by a net-like or mesh-like structure2/91 …. Made from perforated sheet material or tubes, e.g., perforated by laser cuts or etched holes2/915 ….. With bands having a meander structure, adjacent bands being connected to each other
How to Search for Patents
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Slide75Use keywords to find a few patents similar to your invention Note the CPC categories for these similar patentsLook up categories in the CPC schedule Read the definitions and the “see references”; explore around those areas to determine appropriate categoriesView the patents and applications placed in these CPC categoriesDo these patents give you other possibilities for CPC categories? If so, repeat steps #3-5
How to Search for Patents
Slide76http://libguides.asu.edu/patents http://libguides.asu.edu/bioengineering
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esources: Library Guides
Slide77Ask a Librarian!http://lib.asu.edu/help
Resources
Slide78Questions?
The ASU Libraries