A patent is an intellectual property rights for an invention – a product or process that provides a new method of doing something or that offers a new technical solution to a problem in the world. A patented invention cannot be commercially manufactured, used, distributed or sold without the patent owner’s assent.
A common mistake made in patent search in Turkey is that the sole purpose of the previous art search is to find out whether anyone has come up with the idea before you. In fact, it is necessary to check whether your invention has novelty however it is very important that prior art searches serve also another aim, and your understanding of the usage area of your invention and the determination of your position in relation to prior art.
Your idea is unique or not? You can check and make sure that prior art has never been patented before yourself. Also there are free databases existing online that you can use to perform Turkey patent search that includes applications and patents pending. We will help you understand how to conduct an initial search on your own. In addition to this we will guide you due to have better results which could improve your patent application.
Advanced Patent Search
- Follow the progress of novel technologies
- Find solutions to technical problems
- See what your competitors are developing
- It can be found whether the product is protected in exported country
How to Perform an Initial Search
Take to with a simple search. Use keywords and synonyms that identify your invention or idea to improve one's scope your patent search. Use the results to refine your search further, using the most customize search terms bearing the narrowest definition.
The next step, try classifying your invention. The International Patent Classification(IPC) includes classifications for each patent application. The classifications structure similar branching of a tree, and when you progress further, invention become more specific. When you look for an invention that is similar to yours, climb down the branches of classifications that relate to your invention.The method provide to find additional and similar inventions from the same field.
The International Patent Classification
The most widely used patent classification in the world is the International Patent Classification system. Inventions are grouped into technologies divided into classes, and then into subclasses. The number of classes about 70,000 and it is constantly being revised.
A-Human Necessities
B-Performing Operations;Transporting
C-Textiles; Paper
D-Chemistry;Metallrgy
E-Fıxed Constructions
F-Mechanical Engineering;Lighting;Heating;Weapons;Blasting
G-Physics
H-Electricity
A -----------------> Section
A20 --------------> Class(any 2 digits)
A20H ------------> Subclass(any letter)
A20H 9/02 -----> Group
In fact you start your search and naturally you notice you can’t track a sole path of query. In the other words you have to analysis multiple branch so your database should include current data. Search become complex and take a long time. In contrast, if you know prior art's country and you have a reference number, search can be simpler. If you want to do a Turkish patent search, you can do it through Sistem Patent so you will receive feedback in a shorter time.
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