Certificate Course on Patent Searches (US, INDIA)

The Patent Search" program starting from 17th August to 25th August 2011 is tailored to meet industry requirements as well as the needs of aspiring IPR professionals. The program is meant for participants who want to gain expertise in prior art search, the program is designed and delivered by outstanding professionals with rich teaching, research, industry and consulting experience.

The training program will cover:

• Patent Searches – Overview and importance ; Types of Patent Searches (Generic & Field-specific)
• Patent Search Methodologies - Syntax, Keywords, Synonyms, Boolean Logic, Word Stemming, Wildcards etc., Search Term Weighting, Patent Classification Codes, Overview of Patent Search Databases
• Overview of Patent Classification Codes (IPC, ECLA and USPC Codes), Understanding Patent Classification, Differences between Classification & Indexing, Different Patent Classification Systems, Structure of the IPC code, Structure and features of ECLA and US classification codes, Case Study
• Scenario-Based Assignment on Identification of Closest Matching Classification Codes (Disclosure Handout)
• Patent Searches – The generic process protocol - Scoping a Search; The Theme Questions & Thought Processes, Keyword Searches, Construction of Search Queries / Strategies & Refinement, Search Filters – Geography, Time, Types of Prior Art, Advanced Search Protocols
• Patent Searches – the generic process protocol - Demonstration Examples / Case Studies, Discussions
• Scenario - Based Assignment - Generic Patent Searches & Search Report Preparation
• Patent Search Vs. IP Objectives- Patentability Searches, Freedom-To-Operate (FTO) Searches, Differences between Patentability & FTO Search Process Protocols
• Patent Search Vs. IP Objectives- Demonstration Examples / Case Studies, Discussions

Graduates, Post Graduates with Science, Engineering degrees are eligible for the program. Participants should possess good communication and writing skills, should be capable of understanding technical concepts and processes. At the same time, should have basic understanding of the patent laws and procedures.

Venue: 45, 1st Floor Okhla Industrial Estate Phase III

New Delhi, 110020

Phone: 011-30884000

Email: admissions@giipinfo.com