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Finding information about patent currency and coverage in various databases

Finding information about patent currency and coverage in various databases

Currency information online

Currency information is often provided in the file entry banner that is automatically displayed when entering file.

Or, enter NEWS FILE at an arrow prompt to obtain patent currency information online.

Patent coverage information online

In files containing patents from many countries, online information about patent coverage by country and year can easily be found. Simply enter HELP COUNTRY at an arrow prompt in each file.

Enter HELP KIND at an arrow prompt to obtain online information about patent kind codes covered in the file.

Links to web information from the database producers

For additional information on patent currency or coverage, check the links to the database producers web site.