Has the United States Patent and Trademark Office joined the 21st Century? The online USPTO patent database now allows users to download a pdf file of an entire patent (or patent application). Previously, we had two options to view patents: download an image of a single page of the patent or go to a third-party… Continue reading PDFs of Patents Now Provided by the Patent Office
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The Historical Idaho Patents Database
The University of Idaho Law School has a neat website called the Historical Idaho Patents Database that I’ve explored on a few occasions. It is a user-friendly way to search patents that were granted to Idaho residents. According to the website, the database only covers patents granted during the years 1866-1908 and 1928, but it… Continue reading The Historical Idaho Patents Database
Patent Searching Through the US Patent Classification System
During my time as a patent professional, I have been able to gain a fair amount of experience conducting patent searches. Although searching through the USPTO database for a specific disclosure can be more of an art than science, I have come up with a relatively easy method that takes advantage of the USPTO’s patent… Continue reading Patent Searching Through the US Patent Classification System