Using the International Patent Classification in an online environment

Stephen Adams

World Patent Information, 2000, vol. 22, issue 4, 291-300

Abstract: This paper considers the background history, development and modern use of the IPC as a storage and retrieval tool. Although originally designed as a shelf-location tool for paper search-files, the classification has certain features which make it an attractive option for subject-based patent searching of electronic databases. The online load of the IPC by the major host systems is considered, together with a discussion of how to enhance search results by using the classification.

Keywords: International; Patent; Classification; Patent; searching; Online; databases; Precedence; rules; Revision; practice; Concordances; Hierarchical; structure; Dot-level; notation; Search; term; truncation; Last; place; rule; Scope; notes; Hybrid; systems; User; aids (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000
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