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What do we need to conduct a search?
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Client |
Instructions / Request
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As much detail as required
to understand the subject of the search e.g. one or several of
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 Description
of the subject matter
Specification
of patent to be invalidated / publication  numbers
/ copies of known prior art
Previous
search results in parallel examination procedures.
We always try to search in areas not previously
covered by searches of our clients or patent offices!
To prepare the best search strategy, it is very important to
know what the search is trying to achieve (e.g. invalidate a
patent, infringement clearance / right-to-use).
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Searches by subject specialists
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RWS |
Allocation
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Search is assigned to
one or more searcher(s) with the appropriate technical background
and languages. |
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Tailor-made search strategies
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Classification |
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Classification of the
search subject according to the International, the European or
the US Patent Classification Systems, as appropriate. The search
strategy is always independently checked. |
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How many publications do we have to inspect?
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Search list |
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By means of our propietory
database all publications referenced under the selected classification
headings (main and secondary headings) in a specific country
and period are inspected. After inputting the search strategy
(which
may be done in advance to the search to produce an estimate),
the total number of publications to be inspected in the course
of a search is established. |
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We conduct searches to fit your budget
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a) Working to an initial
budget / deadline |
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The search is put in
hand and an appropriate strategy is selected to fit the budget
and / or deadline. Confirmation of this strategy is sent to the
client at the outset, but without delaying the search. |
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We suggest all options available
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b) Detailed estimate
(no initial budget) Click
here for example |
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On the basis of the search
lists the time required (and hence the cost) for the search is
calculated. Estimates usually provide several options with regards
to the classification (distinction between best and marginal headings),
the countries / bodies (itemised), the period covered plus an
indication of the likely turnaround. |
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We disclose our strategy before you confirm
your order
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Client |
Final Instructions
/ Confirmation |
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Client confirms as estimated
or selects budget / options (i.e. headings, countries / bodies,
period) to be covered. Deadlines for receipt of final or interim
reports are agreed. |
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Certified quality management (ISO 9001)
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RWS |
Conducting the Search |
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During the course of the
search there are daily reviews of progress. Final results and
reports are independently checked. Interim reports are available
to accommodate urgent deadlines. |
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We tell you exactly what and where we
have searched
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Detailed report setting
out: |
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A
summary of the search subject and its particular features
References
located and their relevance to search features
Family members
of the references reported
Field of
search (classifications / key words / periods covered
/ databases used)
Definitions
of the headings searched (enclosure)
Recommendations
for extension of the search (if appropriate)
Copies /
extracts / abstracts as appropriate (enclosures) |
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