| AS Main Section | AS Sub Section | AS Field Container Value | Field Description | Section Search Group | Sub Section Search Source Menu Group |
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| Top of Document | Top of Document | Espacenet Link: | This link enables Users to find the original Patent logged in the EPO’s espacenet reference of Global Patents. The links are underlined in blue on screen. | -- | -- |
| Top of Document | Top of Document | WITHDRAWN | A withdrawn patent refers to a patent application that has been removed from consideration by the applicant or the patent office before it is granted. The reasons for withdrawing a patent application can vary, including but not limited to: -The applicant decides not to pursue the patent anymore, possibly due to strategic reasons, changes in business direction, or financial constraints. -The applicant may wish to keep the invention a trade secret instead of making it public through the patent system. -Issues or deficiencies in the patent application that cannot be or are not worth correcting. -Discovery of prior art that renders the invention not novel or obvious, leading the applicant to conclude that the patent is unlikely to be granted. -Re-filing or consolidation of applications, where an applicant might withdraw an initial application in favor of a revised or more comprehensive application. -Once a patent application is withdrawn, it will not proceed to examination or grant. Depending on the jurisdiction's patent law, the details of a withdrawn application may or may not be made public, and the applicant might have the option to re-file the application at a later date, subject to certain conditions and limitations. | -- | -- |
| Related Documents | Child Filings | Child Country | Domicile / Office associated to the Child Patent | Related Documents | Child Filings |
| Related Documents | Child Filings | Child Document Number | Corresponds to Publication ID in associated Patent Database | Related Documents | Child Filings |
| Related Documents | Child Filings | Child Filing Date | Date Application was filed for the associated child Patent | Related Documents | Child Filings |
| Related Documents | Child Filings | Child Kind Code | Kind Code associated to the child related patent
A kind code is a two-letter code used to identify the stage of publication and the type of document for a patent or patent application, providing insights into its legal status and the patent process phase. Please see references of Kind Codes kept via USPTO and EPO
https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/electronic-business-center/kind-codes-included-uspto-patent https://www.epo.org/en/searching-for-patents/data/coverage/regular |
Related Documents | Child Filings |
| Related Documents | Child Filings | Child Relation | In the context of patents, a "child" refers to a subsequent patent application that is related to, and directly stems from, a previous application (referred to as the "parent"). Child applications can be continuations, divisionals, or continuation-in-part applications, each seeking to extend, divide, or modify the scope of the original invention disclosed in the parent application. These relationships form part of a patent family, showing the development and expansion of an invention's protection over time. | Related Documents | Child Filings |
| Related Documents | Child Filings | Child Unique ID | Effectively the publication reference number of the child document | Related Documents | Child Filings |
| Related Documents | Parent Filings | Parent Country | Domicile / Office associated to the Parent Patent | Related Documents | Parent Filings |
| Related Documents | Parent Filings | Parent Document Number | Corresponds to Publication ID in associated Patent Database | Related Documents | Parent Filings |
| Related Documents | Parent Filings | Parent Filing Date | Filing Date associated to the Parent Patent | Related Documents | Parent Filings |
| Related Documents | Parent Filings | Parent Kind Code | Kind Code associated to the Patent related patent
A kind code is a two-letter code used to identify the stage of publication and the type of document for a patent or patent application, providing insights into its legal status and the patent process phase. Please see references of Kind Codes kept via USPTO and EPO
https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/electronic-business-center/kind-codes-included-uspto-patent https://www.epo.org/en/searching-for-patents/data/coverage/regular |
Related Documents | Parent Filings |
| Related Documents | Parent Filings | Parent Relation | "Parent Relation" refers to the connection between a patent application and its preceding applications or filings from which it claims priority or derives. This relationship can indicate a continuation, divisional, or a continuation-in-part application in the patent family, where the "parent" is the earlier application, and the "child" is the subsequent application that builds upon or divides from the parent's disclosure. This term helps in tracking the evolution of patent filings and understanding the scope of protection sought over time. | Related Documents | Parent Filings |
| Related Documents | Parent Filings | Parent Unique ID | Effectively the publication reference number of the parent document | Related Documents | Parent Filings |
| Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links | National Entry Date | Date of entry into national phase | Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links |
| Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links | PCT/Regional Country | Domicile / Office associated to the linked Patent | Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links |
| Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links | PCT/Regional Document Number | Corresponds to Publication ID in associated Patent Database | Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links |
| Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links | PCT/Regional Filing Date | Filing Date of the associated linked Patent | Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links |
| Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links | PCT/Regional Kind Code | Kind Code associated to the PCT Linked Patent
A kind code is a two-letter code used to identify the stage of publication and the type of document for a patent or patent application, providing insights into its legal status and the patent process phase. Please see references of Kind Codes kept via USPTO and EPO
https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/electronic-business-center/kind-codes-included-uspto-patent https://www.epo.org/en/searching-for-patents/data/coverage/regular |
Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links |
| Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links | PCT/Regional Published Date | Date the PCT associated Patent was Published | Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links |
| Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links | PCT/Regional Unique ID | Effectively the publication reference number of the linked document | Related Documents | PCT & Regional Links |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Application Filing Date: | Date Application was filed | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Application Number: | Corresponds to Publication ID in associated Patent Database | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Current Assignees: | Current Patent Owners | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Family ID: | A family ID refers to a unique identifier assigned to a group of related patent applications and grants filed in multiple countries or jurisdictions, which all claim priority to the same original application or share a common priority. This concept helps in tracking and analyzing the global protection strategy for a specific invention. | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Forecasted Expiration Date: | Date at which the Patent is expected to expire | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Grant Date: | Day that the patent was granted, as applicable | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Inventors: | Inventors listed on the Patent | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | IPC Classifications: | The International Patent Classification (IPC) is a hierarchical system used worldwide to classify and categorize patents and patent applications according to different areas of technology to which they pertain. This system facilitates searching and referencing patents across international boundaries by providing a common language for patent classification.
https://ipcpub.wipo.int/?notion=scheme&version=20240101&symbol=none&menulang=en&lang=en&viewmode=f&fipcpc=no&showdeleted=yes&indexes=no&headings=yes¬es=yes&direction=o2n&initial=A&cwid=none&tree=no&searchmode=smart |
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| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Priority Date: | The patent priority date is the earliest filing date of a patent application in any patent office, which establishes the precedence for the invention's claim over others in the patent system. This date is crucial for determining the novelty and non-obviousness of the invention against prior art. | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Publication Country: | Domicile / Office associated to the Patent | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Publication Date: | Date displayed in Results panel, the publication date is when a patent application or granted patent is officially made public by the patent office. For applications, this date marks when the details of the invention are disclosed to the general public, typically 18 months after the filing or priority date. For granted patents, it's the date the patent is issued and the invention's protection begins. | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Publication Kind Code: | A kind code is a two-letter code used to identify the stage of publication and the type of document for a patent or patent application, providing insights into its legal status and the patent process phase. Please see references of Kind Codes kept via USPTO and EPO
https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/electronic-business-center/kind-codes-included-uspto-patent https://www.epo.org/en/searching-for-patents/data/coverage/regular |
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| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Publication Number: | Corresponds to Publication ID in associated Patent Database | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Publication Status: | The publication status of a patent or patent application indicates its current phase in the patent process, such as pending, published, granted, or expired. It provides information on whether the application is still under examination, has been made public, has been officially issued as a patent, or its protection period has ended, making the invention part of the public domain. -Applications --Pending --Granted --Expired/Abandoned/Withdrawn/Ceased/Revoked -Patent Grants --Active/EP - In Force --Expired - Fee Related --Expired/EP- Not In Force/Withdrawn/Ceased/Revoked | -- | -- |
| Publication Summary | Publication Summary | Publication Type: | Application or Grant | -- | -- |
| Pharmaceutical Data | Pharmaceutical Data | Brand | Brand name under which a pharmaceutical product is marketed | Pharmaceutical Data | -- |
| Pharmaceutical Data | Pharmaceutical Data | Form | Form in which a pharmaceutical product is provided | Pharmaceutical Data | -- |
| Pharmaceutical Data | Pharmaceutical Data | Ingredient | Active ingredient of a pharmaceutical product | Pharmaceutical Data | -- |
| Pharmaceutical Data | Pharmaceutical Data | Route | Method of administration | Pharmaceutical Data | -- |
| Pharmaceutical Data | Pharmaceutical Data | Strength | Amount of active ingredient in each dosage | Pharmaceutical Data | -- |
| Patent Citations | Patent Citations | Category | Indicates the relevance of the citation. See Citation Source Categories for a list of categories. https://www.ificlaims.com/docs/Citation+Source+Categories.htm | Patent Citations | -- |
| Patent Citations | Patent Citations | Citation Country | Domicile / Office associated to the Citation | Patent Citations | -- |
| Patent Citations | Patent Citations | Citation Document Number | Corresponds to Publication ID in associated Patent Database | Patent Citations | -- |
| Patent Citations | Patent Citations | Citation Kind Code | Kind Code associated to the Cited patent
A kind code is a two-letter code used to identify the stage of publication and the type of document for a patent or patent application, providing insights into its legal status and the patent process phase. Please see references of Kind Codes kept via USPTO and EPO
https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/electronic-business-center/kind-codes-included-uspto-patent https://www.epo.org/en/searching-for-patents/data/coverage/regular |
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| Patent Citations | Patent Citations | Document Number Format | Format of the number in terms of Patent Office association | Patent Citations | -- |
| Patent Citations | Patent Citations | Forward Citation Category | Forward citations are references made by later patents or patent applications to an earlier patent or application. They indicate the influence or relevance of the original invention on subsequent developments in the field. Tracking forward citations helps in assessing the technological impact and value of a patent, as a higher number of citations may suggest greater significance or broader applicability of the invention. Indicates the relevance of the citation. See Citation Source Categories for a list of categories. https://www.ificlaims.com/docs/Citation+Source+Categories.htm | Patent Citations | -- |
| Patent Citations | Patent Citations | Forward Citation Country | Domicile / Office associated to the Citation | Patent Citations | -- |
| Patent Citations | Patent Citations | Forward Patent Citation Unique ID | Effectively the publication reference number of the cited document | Patent Citations | -- |
| Patent Citations | Patent Citations | Patent Ciation Unique ID | Effectively the publication reference number of the cited document | Patent Citations | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | Appeal Number | Number associated to appeal against the EPO | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | Decision Date | Date of decision | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | Decision Kind | Kind of decision: R01=Obviously inadmissible R02=Obviously unsubstantiated R03=Free R04=Inadmissible R05=Rejection R06=Allowed with total refund of review fee R07=Allowed with partial refund of review fee R08=Free R09=Withdrawal R10=Deemed to be withdrawn R11=Other kind of disposal R12=Free | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Allowed Dispatch Date | Date decision was dispatched | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Allowed Payment Date | Date full payment was received | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Allowed Translation Date | Date translation was received | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Date | The "EP Limitation Date" refers to the date on which a limitation procedure is initiated or formally filed with the European Patent Office (EPO). In the context of European patents, a limitation procedure allows a patent owner to voluntarily amend the claims of their granted patent to narrow their scope. This process can be strategic, such as to strengthen the patent's position against potential invalidity challenges or to comply with legal rulings. The EP Limitation Date marks the starting point of this procedure, from which various deadlines, such as for submitting required documents or paying associated fees, will be calculated. | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Decision | The "EP Limitation Decision" refers to the formal decision made by the European Patent Office (EPO) regarding a request to limit (narrow) the claims of a granted European patent. This decision can either allow or reject the proposed limitation. If allowed, the claims of the patent are officially amended to reflect the changes requested by the patent owner, which can be a strategic move to avoid invalidation or to clarify the scope of the patent. The decision is a crucial step in the limitation procedure, determining the future enforceability and scope of the patent rights. Decision code: 01=Admissible 02=Inadmissible 03=Deemed not filed 04=Deemed not filed, opposition pending/filed | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Decision Bulletin Number | The "EP Limitation Decision Bulletin Number" refers to the specific issue of the European Patent Bulletin in which the decision regarding a limitation request is published. The European Patent Bulletin is an official publication that records and announces legal and procedural statuses, decisions, and other relevant information concerning European patents and patent applications. When a limitation request (to narrow the scope of a granted patent's claims) is approved or rejected by the European Patent Office (EPO), the decision is documented in this bulletin, providing official public notice. | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Decision Date | Date of publication | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Decision Kind | Kind code; when the request is accepted, the result will be a new B3 publication | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Kind | The EP Limitation Kind refers to a procedural aspect within the European Patent (EP) system where a patent holder may request a limitation or amendment of their granted patent. This process allows the patentee to modify the claims of the patent post-grant, typically to narrow their scope. This might be done in response to legal challenges, to comply with regulatory requirements, or to align the patent more closely with the patentee's commercial strategy. The outcomes of such limitation procedures are documented as specific kinds of legal events in the life of the patent, and they can significantly affect the enforceability and scope of patent protection. Limitation kind: 01=Filed during opposition period 02=Filed after opposition period | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Payment Date | Date of payment | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Rejection Bulletin Number | The "EP Limitation Rejection Bulletin Number" refers to the specific issue of the European Patent Bulletin in which a decision to reject a limitation request is published. The European Patent Bulletin is an official publication that documents and communicates various legal and procedural events related to European patents and patent applications, including decisions on requests to limit (narrow down) the claims of a granted patent. When a limitation request is rejected by the European Patent Office (EPO), this rejection is made public through the bulletin, and the bulletin number helps stakeholders and interested parties to locate and reference the specific decision. | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Rejection Dispatch Date | Date decision was dispatched | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Rejection Kind | Rejection of limitation: 01=Substantive refusal 02=Inadmissible for formal reasons (R. 94) 03=No/late reply to subset report 04=RALL (request allowed), requirements not fulfilled | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Rejection Legal Date | Date of legal effect | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | EP Limitation Sequence | Limitation sequence number | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | No App Published: | Contains an "*" (asterisk) for the Euro-PCT applications for which no A-document has been published by the EPO because it was filed with WIPO in one of the official languages of the EPO | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | Notice Date | Date of notice of petition | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | Petitioner Code | Petitioner code | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | EPO Specific Data | Review Number | Petition for review number (as there can be multiple petitions for review); comprises a unique number for a given year, e.g., R0001/08 | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | USPTO Specific Data | Adverse Decisions | Adverse decisions against a Patent by the US Patents and Trademarks Office | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | USPTO Specific Data | Correction Certificate | A Correction Certificate is an official document issued by a patent office that rectifies errors or inaccuracies in a previously granted patent. These corrections can pertain to typographical mistakes, errors in the inventor's name or address, inaccuracies in diagrams or descriptions, or other minor details that do not alter the scope of the patent claims. The issuance of a Correction Certificate ensures the patent document accurately reflects the invention as intended by the patent holder. | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | USPTO Specific Data | US Disclaimers | Disclaimer statements | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | USPTO Specific Data | US Expirations | Patent expirations | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | USPTO Specific Data | US Extensions | Patent extensions | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | USPTO Specific Data | US Reeaxminations | Patent reexaminations | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | USPTO Specific Data | US Reinstatements | Patent reinstatements | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Office Specific Data | USPTO Specific Data | US Reissues | Patent reissues | Office Specific Data | -- |
| Non-Patent Citations | Non-Patent Citations | Category | Indicates the relevance of the citation. See Citation Source Categories for a list of categories. https://www.ificlaims.com/docs/Citation+Source+Categories.htm | Non-Patent Citations | -- |
| Non-Patent Citations | Non-Patent Citations | Detail | Historical patent citations refer to references made to previously published patents and patent applications within the documentation of a current patent application or granted patent. These citations are used to acknowledge prior art and innovations that relate to the current invention, demonstrating how it builds upon or differentiates from existing technology. Historical citations provide a context for evaluating the novelty and non-obviousness of the invention and help in tracing the evolution of technological developments in a particular field. Unstructured: the text may be a bibliographic reference to a book, journal, thesis, etc.; a reference to a database record; or a "See also" reference to a related publication. | Non-Patent Citations | -- |
| Legal Events | Legal Events | Attributes | Attributes of a legal event such as dates, parties, free format text etc. | Legal Events | -- |
| Legal Events | Legal Events | Code | 1-4 character code. Legal status codes are country-specific. Further information found here: https://www.wipo.int/export/sites/www/standards/en/pdf/03-03-01.pdf | Legal Events | -- |
| Legal Events | Legal Events | Event | Legal events in the context of patents refer to any formal actions or procedural steps recorded during the lifecycle of a patent or patent application. These can include filing dates, publication dates, changes in ownership, licensing agreements, payment of maintenance fees, amendments to the application, examination outcomes, granting of the patent, opposition proceedings, and expiration or revocation of rights. Legal events provide a comprehensive history of the legal status and administrative progress of a patent within the patent office. Description of the legal status code | Legal Events | -- |
| Legal Events | Legal Events | Event Class | Letter designation that groups event codes into categories which are of particular importance to the prosecution of a patent and share a common theme. Class is available in the frontfile beginning in March 2020. See the INPADOC classification scheme for more information. Some examples include: C=Application revival, i.e., events related to the revival, reinstatement or restoration of an application after it has been discontinued P=Document modification, i.e., events related to modifications of an application, IP right document or other document, which occur outside the context of a pre-grant review or IP right review | Legal Events | -- |
| Legal Events | Legal Events | Event Country | Legal Event associated Office / Domicile | Legal Events | -- |
| Legal Events | Legal Events | Event Date | Date of public notification (YYYYMMDD), e.g., gazette date | Legal Events | -- |
| Legal Events | Legal Events | Impact | Is + , -, or neutral | Legal Events | -- |
| Description | Description | Description | The patent description, often referred to as the specification, is a detailed written document within a patent application that fully discloses the invention to the public. It provides a comprehensive explanation of the invention, its operation, and how it is made and used, offering enough detail for a person skilled in the relevant field to replicate the invention. The description must conclude with one or more claims that specifically highlight the novel aspects of the invention for which protection is sought. This part of the patent application is crucial for understanding the scope and breadth of the invention and its potential applications. | Description | -- |
| Claims | Amended Claims | Amended Claim Number: | The number of the amended claim | Claims | -- |
| Claims | Amended Claims | Amended Claim: | The amended claim itself | Claims | -- |
| Claims | Amended Claims | Amended Claims Note: | Any note about the amendement to the claim | Claims | -- |
| Claims | Claims | Claim Number: | Number of the claim given | Claims | -- |
| Claims | Claims | Claim: | In patent terminology, a "claim" defines the boundary of the invention's protection granted by a patent. It specifies the technical features that the inventor or applicant considers to be new and inventive, essentially detailing what is covered by the patent rights. Claims are critical in determining the scope of the patent and are carefully scrutinized during patent examination and enforcement. | Claims | -- |
| Bibliographic Data | Agents | Agent Country | Domicile / Office associated to the Patent Agent | Bibliographic Data | Agents |
| Bibliographic Data | Agents | Agents | Legal Associates assisting the Patent Applicant, Inventor, or Assignee | Bibliographic Data | Agents |
| Bibliographic Data | Applicants | Applicant Country | Domicile / Office associated to the Applicant | Bibliographic Data | Applicants |
| Bibliographic Data | Applicants | Applicants | "Applicants" in the context of patents refer to the individuals or entities that file a patent application to obtain legal protection for an invention. Applicants can be inventors themselves, corporations, universities, or other organizations seeking to secure exclusive rights to use, manufacture, sell, or license the invention. | Bibliographic Data | Applicants |
| Bibliographic Data | Application Info | Application Country | Domicile / Office associated to the Patent | Bibliographic Data | Application Info |
| Bibliographic Data | Application Info | Application Kind Code | Kind Code associated to the Application Patent
A kind code is a two-letter code used to identify the stage of publication and the type of document for a patent or patent application, providing insights into its legal status and the patent process phase. Please see references of Kind Codes kept via USPTO and EPO
https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/electronic-business-center/kind-codes-included-uspto-patent https://www.epo.org/en/searching-for-patents/data/coverage/regular |
Bibliographic Data | Application Info |
| Bibliographic Data | Application Info | Application Number | Filing number for the Application in the associated Patent Office | Bibliographic Data | Application Info |
| Bibliographic Data | Application Info | Application Number Format | Format of the number in terms of Patent Office association | Bibliographic Data | Application Info |
| Bibliographic Data | Application Info | Application Unique ID | Effectively the publication reference number of the application | Bibliographic Data | Application Info |
| Bibliographic Data | Application Info | Filing Date | Date Application was filed | Bibliographic Data | Application Info |
| Bibliographic Data | Assignees | Current Assignee Country | Domicile / Office associated to the Current Assignee | Bibliographic Data | Assignees |
| Bibliographic Data | Assignees | Current Assignees | Current Owners of the Patent | Bibliographic Data | Assignees |
| Bibliographic Data | Assignees | Original Assignee Country | Domicile / Office associated to the Original Assignee | Bibliographic Data | Assignees |
| Bibliographic Data | Assignees | Original Assignees | Original Owners of the Patent | Bibliographic Data | Assignees |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | [country code] National Further Classification: | Classification per associated Country / Office "EPO National Further Classification" for example. | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | [country code] National Main Classification: | Classification per associated Country / Office "EPO National Further Classification" for example. | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | CPC Classification: | The Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) is a detailed patent classification system jointly developed by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It is used for categorizing and searching patent documents according to specific technological areas, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of patent searches globally. https://www.uspto.gov/web/patents/classification/cpc/html/cpc.html | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | F Term Themes: | F Term Themes are thematic categories within the Japanese patent classification system, organizing patents based on detailed technical features and aspects of inventions. | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | F Terms: | F-Terms are a part of the Japanese patent classification system, used alongside the International Patent Classification (IPC) system in Japan. They provide a highly detailed and nuanced indexing of patent documents based on technical features and facets of inventions. This system allows for precise searching and analysis of patent information, catering specifically to the unique aspects of technological advancements covered in patent filings. | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | Indexing Codes: | Indexing codes are used in association with classification symbols to provide technical information. Their format is similar to classification symbols, but they employ a colon in place of the slash. For example: ANNAnnnn:n[...]. Linked indexing codes show which classification symbols the indexing code is associated with. See Review of the Hybrid Systems in the IPC for more information. https://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/classifications/en/ipc_ref_1/ipc_r_5_99.pdf | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | Indexing Groups: | Indexing codes are used in association with classification symbols to provide technical information. Their format is similar to classification symbols, but they employ a colon in place of the slash. For example: ANNAnnnn:n[...]. Linked indexing codes show which classification symbols the indexing code is associated with. See Review of the Hybrid Systems in the IPC for more information. https://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/classifications/en/ipc_ref_1/ipc_r_5_99.pdf | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | IPC Additional Info: | "IPC Additional Info" refers to supplementary details provided alongside the International Patent Classification (IPC) codes, offering further insight into the specific aspects or embodiments of the invention covered under a patent application. This additional information helps clarify the scope and focus of the invention, enhancing the precision of patent searches and the assessment of patentability. | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | IPC Further Classification: | Additional IPC classifications applied | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | IPC Main Classification: | The IPC Main Classification refers to the primary symbol assigned from the International Patent Classification (IPC) system, indicating the principal technology sector to which an invention belongs. This classification provides a standardized framework for categorizing patents based on their technical content, facilitating efficient search and analysis of patent information across different jurisdictions. | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | IPCR Classification: | The IPCR Classification refers to the version of the International Patent Classification (IPCR) system used to categorize patents and patent applications according to their technical features and fields of invention. It stands for the Reformed International Patent Classification system, which incorporates more detailed and dynamic updates compared to the original IPC, allowing for a more precise and up-to-date classification of patents. | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | Locarno Further Classification: | Additional Locarno classification details | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Classifications | Locarno Main Classification: | The Locarno Classification, established by the Locarno Agreement (1968), is an international classification system for industrial designs. It is used for registering designs in countries that are parties to the Agreement. The system organizes designs into categories based on their purpose or function, facilitating the search and registration process by providing a uniform classification. https://www.wipo.int/classifications/locarno/en/ | Bibliographic Data | Classifications |
| Bibliographic Data | Designation States | EP Contracting States: | EP member states at time of filing or those designated by the applicant. | Bibliographic Data | Desgination States |
| Bibliographic Data | Designation States | EP Extended State Payment Date | The "EP Extended State Payment Date" refers to the date by which annual renewal fees were paid for a European patent (EP) in countries where the patent has been extended or validated outside the traditional member states of the European Patent Organisation. This includes countries that have extension or validation agreements with the EPO, allowing European patents to be recognized and enforced in those jurisdictions. Each extended state has its own regulations and deadlines for payment of these fees to maintain the validity of the patent within its territory. Failure to pay these fees by the specified date can lead to the patent lapsing in that country. | Bibliographic Data | Desgination States |
| Bibliographic Data | Designation States | EP Extended States | Non-member states which signed extension agreements with the EPO. Currently only includes BA. See details here: https://www.epo.org/about-us/foundation/extension-states.html. | Bibliographic Data | Desgination States |
| Bibliographic Data | Designation States | EP Participating States: | States participating in the Unitary Patent (UP). This element appears only in C0 records. | Bibliographic Data | Desgination States |
| Bibliographic Data | Designation States | EP Validation States: | Non-member states which have a validation agreement with the EPO (e.g. MA, MD, TN, KH etc.), different from states which went through the post-grant validation process. See details here: https://www.epo.org/about-us/foundation/validation-states.html. | Bibliographic Data | Desgination States |
| Bibliographic Data | Designation States | PCT Designated States: | PCT states designated by the applicant. Often the applicant will select to include all member states. https://www.wipo.int/pct/en/pct_contracting_states.html | Bibliographic Data | Desgination States |
| Bibliographic Data | Designation States | PCT Designation Regions: | When the designation is via a regional patent office, the region is specified with the country codes (PCT only). | Bibliographic Data | Desgination States |
| Bibliographic Data | Designation States | Withdrawal Date | The request for extension may be withdrawn at any time. It will be deemed withdrawn if the European patent application or the Euro-PCT application is finally refused, withdrawn, or deemed withdrawn. | Bibliographic Data | Desgination States |
| Bibliographic Data | Examiners | Examiner Department | The "Examiner Department" refers to the specific division or unit within a patent office tasked with examining patent applications. This department consists of patent examiners who are experts in various technical fields. They review applications to assess their compliance with legal requirements, including novelty, inventive step (non-obviousness), and industrial applicability. The department is responsible for conducting searches of existing technology (prior art), analyzing the patentability of the claimed invention, and communicating with applicants regarding the status of their applications. The organization and naming of examiner departments can vary between patent offices worldwide. | Bibliographic Data | Examiners |
| Bibliographic Data | Examiners | Examiners | Patent Office inspector of Patent validity | Bibliographic Data | Examiners |
| Bibliographic Data | Fields of Search | [country code] National Search Classification: | Classification per associated Country / Office "EPO National Further Classification" for example. | Bibliographic Data | Fields of Search |
| Bibliographic Data | Fields of Search | CPC Search Classification: | Cooperative Patent Classification search applied by examiners | Bibliographic Data | Fields of Search |
| Bibliographic Data | Fields of Search | IPC Search Classification: | IPC search applied by examiners | Bibliographic Data | Fields of Search |
| Bibliographic Data | Fields of Search | IPCR Search Classification: | IPCR search applied by examiners | Bibliographic Data | Fields of Search |
| Bibliographic Data | Fields of Search | Locarno Search Classification: | Locarno search applied by examiners | Bibliographic Data | Fields of Search |
| Bibliographic Data | Inventors | Inventors | Inventors listed on the Patent | Bibliographic Data | Inventors |
| Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims | Document Number Format | Format of the number in terms of Patent Office association | Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims |
| Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims | Linkage Type | An indicator of priority relation, this single character identifies priorities as division, continuation, or addition patents. See ANNEXX III of the DOCDB manual for a full listing of linkage types. https://www.epo.org/en/searching-for-patents/data/bulk-data-sets/manuals | Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims |
| Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims | Priority Claim Unique ID | Effectively the publication reference number of the linked document | Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims |
| Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims | Priority Country | Domicile / Office associated to the linked Patent | Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims |
| Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims | Priority Document Number | Corresponds to Publication ID in associated Patent Database | Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims |
| Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims | Priority Filing Date | Filing Date of the associated linked Patent | Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims |
| Bibliographic Data | Priority Claims | Priority Kind Code | Kind Code associated to the Priority linked patent
A kind code is a two-letter code used to identify the stage of publication and the type of document for a patent or patent application, providing insights into its legal status and the patent process phase. Please see references of Kind Codes kept via USPTO and EPO
https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/electronic-business-center/kind-codes-included-uspto-patent https://www.epo.org/en/searching-for-patents/data/coverage/regular |
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| Bibliographic Data | Publication Info | Publication Country | Domicile / Office associated to the Patent | Bibliographic Data | Publication Info |
| Bibliographic Data | Publication Info | Publication Date | Date displayed in Results panel, the publication date is when a patent application or granted patent is officially made public by the patent office. For applications, this date marks when the details of the invention are disclosed to the general public, typically 18 months after the filing or priority date. For granted patents, it's the date the patent is issued and the invention's protection begins. | Bibliographic Data | Publication Info |
| Bibliographic Data | Publication Info | Publication Kind Code | A kind code is a two-letter code used to identify the stage of publication and the type of document for a patent or patent application, providing insights into its legal status and the patent process phase. Please see references of Kind Codes kept via USPTO and EPO
https://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/electronic-business-center/kind-codes-included-uspto-patent https://www.epo.org/en/searching-for-patents/data/coverage/regular |
Bibliographic Data | Publication Info |
| Bibliographic Data | Publication Info | Publication Number | Corresponds to Publication ID in associated Patent Database | Bibliographic Data | Publication Info |
| Bibliographic Data | Publication Info | Publication Unique ID | Effectively the publication reference number of the publication | Bibliographic Data | Publication Info |
| Bibliographic Data | Search Report Data | Produced Date | Date the Search report was produced | Bibliographic Data | Search Report Data |
| Bibliographic Data | Search Report Data | Search Authority | Associated Patent Office | Bibliographic Data | Search Report Data |
| Bibliographic Data | Search Report Data | Search Report Type | Determines layout of search report. Values include: epo-srep=Normal layout ep-Rule45partial=Pre-EPC 2000 ep-Rule45declaration=Layout for declaration, no citations isr=International Search Report layout | Bibliographic Data | Search Report Data |
| Bibliographic Data | Status & Expiration | Forecasted Expiration | Date at which the Patent is expected to expire | Bibliographic Data | Status & Expiration |
| Bibliographic Data | Status & Expiration | Original Forecasted Expiration Date | Date at which the Patent is originally expected to expire | Bibliographic Data | Status & Expiration |
| Bibliographic Data | Status & Expiration | Regulatory Extension | "Yes" when true. This field appears in records when exploitation of a patent is delayed by regulatory review (e.g., FDA review) or in other patents when a Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) has been issued for a patent. In the US, “Yes” may also indicate that an interim extension has been granted (PEDS code PTEI). If a PTE Certificate is not issued, the extension will not be reflected in the office specific data container. | Bibliographic Data | Status & Expiration |
| Bibliographic Data | Status & Expiration | Status | The publication status of a patent or patent application indicates its current phase in the patent process, such as pending, published, granted, or expired. It provides information on whether the application is still under examination, has been made public, has been officially issued as a patent, or its protection period has ended, making the invention part of the public domain. -Applications --Pending --Granted --Expired/Abandoned/Withdrawn/Ceased/Revoked -Patent Grants --Active/EP - In Force --Expired - Fee Related --Expired/EP- Not In Force/Withdrawn/Ceased/Revoked | Bibliographic Data | Status & Expiration |
| Bibliographic Data | Status & Expiration | Status Country | Domicile / Office associated to the listed Patent Status | Bibliographic Data | Status & Expiration |
| Bibliographic Data | Term of Grant | Term Extension: | Indicates that the term of the patent has been extended under 35 USC 154(b) or 35 USC 156. Example: 5 years [FR:n] days | Bibliographic Data | Term of Grant |
| Bibliographic Data | Term of Grant | Term of Grant: | How long the patent will be enforced | Bibliographic Data | Term of Grant |
| Bibliographic Data | Term of Grant | Terminal Disclaimer Date: | Action date of the Term of Grant (YYYYMMDD) | Bibliographic Data | Term of Grant |
| Bibliographic Data | Term of Grant | Terminal Disclaimer Note: | A terminal disclaimer allows the patent owner to disclaim or dedicate to the public the entire term or some portion of the term of a patent, usually to overcome a double-patenting objection. Only terminal disclaimers filed before issuances are included. The specific text associated with the disclaimer must be consulted to determine the extent of the disclaimer. Fixed text: "This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer." | Bibliographic Data | Term of Grant |
| Bibliographic Data | Term of Grant | Terminal Disclaimer: | A terminal disclaimer allows the patent owner to disclaim or dedicate to the public the entire term or some portion of the term of a patent, usually to overcome a double-patenting objection. Only terminal disclaimers filed before issuances are included. The specific text associated with the disclaimer must be consulted to determine the extent of the disclaimer. "Yes" when a notice of terminal disclaimer is present. For US pre-2001, the adjusted-expiration date may incorporate a terminal disclaimer; post-2000, the adjusted date does not include the effect of a terminal disclaimer. | Bibliographic Data | Term of Grant |
| Abstract | Abstract | Abstract | A patent abstract is a brief summary of the technical information contained in a patent application, highlighting the invention's purpose, features, and potential applications. It serves as a quick reference to help readers understand the essence of the invention without delving into the detailed specifications. | Abstract | -- |