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Enter your search criteria into the "Query(q)" box using the following format: field name:value. For example:
| Example: cpc:a61k |
When no field is specified in the query, the search is directed to the default field text, which is comprised of : the title, abstract, description, and claims fields. For example:
| Example: ("autonomous vehicle" OR "self driving vehicle") AND signal* |
Note that the default display shows Click "Search" to display the results.
The default sort setting will display the latest publication date first. This can be changed in the General search parametersSearch Parameters.
The total number of results can be seen at the top left of the Results pane. You have the ability to page through larger result sets.
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Sample Searches
US Assignee Search
| Example: pa:"Xenon Pharmaceuticals" AND pnctry:US |
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Global Classification Search with Flags
| Example: cpl3:G06F AND flags:(has_ttl_en AND has_ab_en AND has_clm_en) |
Searches for patents with the classification code of G06F. In this example, flags are used to remove documents that do not have English language titles, abstracts, and claims. For more information about searching with flags, see Flags.
Asian Language Search (CLAIMS Direct Premium and Premium
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Plus Only)
| Example: "半導体装置" OR "반도체 장치" |
Searches for the term "semiconductor device" in Japanese or Korean.
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Anchor List Search List Search
List Search
The List search option allows you to search for document numbers (the ucid field field) singly or in bulk.
- If the document numbers are already in CLAIMS Direct format, enter them into the Input box and click "Search". Generally, the CLAIMS Direct format includes the country, document number, and kind code separated by dashes: US-9441239-B2.
- If the document numbers are not in CLAIMS Direct format, you will first need to check the “Validate Input” box to convert them. If you have a list of numbers that was generated using a different commercial product, you can select the product name from the drop-down "Format" menu.
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