Essential Patent Search Techniques (19 Feb 2025)

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Learn essential information and techniques to effectively search for patent information.

Understanding database coverage, content and structure
Balancing precision versus recall
Comparing search types including bibliographic, keyword, classification, citation, full-text and indexed content
Building comprehensive search statements using search operators and command language techniques including nesting, truncation, wildcards and stemming
Contrasting search features across free and commercial resources
Considering necessary steps for different search types: Patentability, Freedom to Operate and Validity
Practical search example applying these techniques

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PIUG Business Meeting (27 May 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Patent Information Users Group - Business Meeting

PIUG MONTHLY Calendar - May 27

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81017399783?pwd=6wlmvgF2eWc2SsQq4ypaJtY0kBAkkY.1

Plan to join us on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:00am ET, for the PIUG Business Meeting.

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Agenda includes:

Report from Chair
Committee Reports
Treasurer
Conference
Certification
Partnerships and Patent Offices
Education
Electronic Communications

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Essential Patent Search Techniques (19 Feb 2025)

PIUG Business Meeting (27 May 2026)