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1. Enter the second word or the first few letters of the word in the Second Word field Again you must enter at least 3 characters e Optional If you wish your first and or second words to be highlighted in the result check Highlight Words in Text 2007 01 6 13 e Click the List View tab for the result Under Results you will see all the chapters short questions and long questions in which the words appear e To select any one click the Select hyperlink attached to that particular chapter question e Click the Query tab to return to query mode d Restricted Short Answer depends on the module Select a restricted answer by clicking on the select icon This option is available in the following 3 modules e Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries e Search By Chapter e Full Text Search It is advisable to use this option with Country Groups rather than with individual countries The option enables you to restrict the result of the search only to those countries in which the Short Answer is one of the options in the drop down list The list of options will change depending on the Country Chapter and Question which have been selected Using this option you can view only the countries that have the same answer to a given question For example to know which countries a novelty search is done by the Office 1 In the Country field select the group AFRICA AMERICA ASIA EUROPE EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES EUR2. Pi m x Chapter Name P 6 Formal examination by the Office 9 Novelty search by the Office Publication 11 Substantive examination bey HE OTe Prior user rights Amendments Corrections Grant Validation Opposition Observation Appeal against decisions of the Office 18 Yvorking Enforcement of the patent right Duration and renewal maintenance tees Assignments Documents required for recording an assignment 22 LICENSES Cancel c Question depends on the module Select a question by clicking on the select icon There is a question hyperlink in three of the four modules e Search By One Question In One Country e Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries e Full Text Search Purpose of the Question hyperlink 42stian If you are unsure of where the question you wish to ask is located you can perform a key word search using one or two words the First Word and the Second Word on the entire database of Short Questions Long Questions and Chapters This search will help you quickly identify the question you want answered Using the Question hyperlink e Select one of the aforementioned modules e Select a country and a chapter if applicable e Click the blue Question link This will open the Find What search window e Enter the first word or the first few letters of the word in the First Word field You must enter at least 3 characters e Optional
3. by clicking on the answer e The name of the Supplier Office details can be displayed simply by clicking the name The following is a List View regarding Novelty Searches done in Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries using the European Union country group W Cyprus Republic of W Czech Republic W Denmark jw Estonia J Finland Jw France W Germany J Greece W Hungary jw Ireland Jw Italy Jw Latvia Jw Lithuania W Luxembourg W Malta 2007 01 Mo YES Yes TES Yes Mo Tes Yes Yes Mo To be answered later Mo Mo Mo See country comment See comment See Comment Automatically Automatically Search made automatically See Comment Must be requested Must be requested Automatically Must be requested To be answered later Not applicable Mo Must be requested See country comment Markides PATENTSERYVIS 4 5 Hoiberg 4 5 AAA LEGAL SERVICES KOLSTER OY 4B Cabinet BEAU DE LOMENTE HOFFMANN EITLE amp POR THER DR HELEN G PAFACONSTANTINGU Sele E FR EELT amp C0 ING BARZ4N0 amp AAW AR OO PATENT OFFICE FOR AL 4444 BALTIC SERVICE COMPANY Marks amp Clerk SALOMONE SANSOME LE 8 13 2 Short View This view provides greater detail of the search result Specified Criteria Results The criteria you selected when compiling your query are displayed again here The long version of the question if
4. there is one is also displayed here In the original Query window only the abridged version is displayed The following fields are displayed Country Name A country name in blue indicates there is a Country Comment that can be consulted by clicking the link to the Full View or simply by clicking on the country name Short Answer A short answer in blue indicates that there 1s a Comment that can be consulted by clicking the link to the Short View Full View or simply by clicking on the answer Comment If a comment accompanies the short answer this is displayed The name of the Supplier Address can be displayed by clicking the name The following is a Short View regarding Opposition Observation done in Search By Chapter using Brazil 2007 01 CO RUERY A sHorTview FULL WIEW gt search By Chapter Country Russian Federation Chapter 16 Opposition Observation IRESULTS 16 Of 16 Selected Supplier 0 Chapter Summary Long Question Chapter Summary Short Answer See E Pat Comment Chapter Summary Throughout the entire period of validity a patent may be attacked and invalidated fully or in part in the following cases a the protected industrial property does not comply with the statutory criteria of patentability under Patent Law b features that cannot be found disclosed in the original application file are recited in the claims of invention utility model or in combination of material fe
5. K pcunetabtiita Search and Consult Worldwide Patent Law amp Practice User s Manual 2007 01 1 13 Index A Accessing E Pat B Making Queries 1 Compiling a Query 2 Specifying your criteria C Navigating the Views List View Short View Full View Comment Country Comment Print Se ee D Administrative Tools 1 Saving Favorites 2 Account Usage E Summary 2007 01 2 13 Procedure for Using E Pat Online A Accessing E Pat 1 Point your web browser to www edital com 2 On the Edital home page select the E Pat icon 3 Inthe Login screen that appears please type your login and password B Making Queries 1 Compiling a Query PLEASE SELECT AHAT OU WANT TO DO PLEASE SELECT WHAT YOO WANT TO DO INFORMATION BROUGGo HOME Country Na Bete USER OPTIONS Slovak Republic ums Chapter l cat x aoa Search By Two Questions In Muttiple Countries Slovenia Search By One Question In One Country eee Full Text Search Solomon Islands Wirt a ment y ame pe se Somalia No current supplier South africa ADAMS amp ADAMS Spain J Isern Patents amp Trade Marks S L Account Usa ge te Help a What s New In the drop down list specify one of the following options modules 2007 01 Search By One Question In One Country This limits the user to one specific question in only one country Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries Interesting for comparing countr
6. OPEAN PATENT ORGANIZATION PATENT COOPERATION TREATY PACIFIC amp OCEANIA or ALL 2 Select the chapter 9 Novelty search by the Office Select the question 7 Is novelty search made by the Office of the country 4 In the Restrict To box select Yes to restrict the response to those countries where the answer is Yes Result you will obtain a listing of all the countries in the group for which a design in colour is answered Yes Note Some Countries might have a listed answer See comment This could indicate that the answer is included within the text of the comment It is always advisable to compare the countries with comments against the results of your search to ensure accuracy 2007 01 7 13 C Navigating the Views 1 List View After compiling your query you can click the List View tab at the top for the result Specified Criteria e The criteria you selected when compiling your query are displayed again here e The long version of the question if there is one is also displayed here In the original Query window only the abridged version is displayed Results e Country Name A country name in blue indicates there is a Country Comment that can be consulted by clicking the link to the Full View or simply by clicking on the country name e Short Answer A short answer in blue indicates that there is a Comment that can be consulted by clicking the link to the Short View Full View or simply
7. atures of industrial design c the Letters Patent has a misjoinder of inventor joint inventors or patent owner s Article 29 of Patent Law 1 Does the law provide for opposition proceedings Long Question Does the law provide for opposition proceedings Short Answer Yes 2 On filing an opposition must all arguments be submitted Long Question on filing an opposition must all arguments be submitted although not necessarily completely developed as opposed to initiating the opposition first and filing some or all of the arguments later Short Answer Yes 3 On filing an opposition must some documents be signed by the opponent himself Long Question On filing an opposition must some documents be signed by the l l opponent himself as opposed to the attorney agent of record being entitled to sign all n In aap when the answer is l a by the opponent Short Answer No 9 13 3 Full View This view includes all the above plus the Country Comment if it exists Specified Criteria e The criteria you selected when compiling your query are displayed again here The long version of the question if there is one is also displayed here In the original Query window only the abridged version is displayed Results The following fields are displayed Country Name A country name in blue indicates there is a Country Comment that can be consulted by clicking the link to the Full View or simply by clicking on
8. cking on the country name 6 Print You must first compile your query and select a view before you can print out your results Once you have selected a view the Print tab will be visible a Logout Ea Account Usage Print 1 Click Print a window will appear asking if your Print should be in List View Short View or Full View 2 Select a View and a Print Preview will be displayed Proceed with the usual steps for printing from your computer Uo 2007 01 11 13 E E Pat Print Preview Options Microsoltas iol x SPECIFIED CRITERIA Country Chapter RESULTS of 8 Selected Supplier E Pat Print Preview Options gii List wiew Short wiew o Full wiew Cancel Canada 2 Claim Categories LEGER ROBIC RICHARD 0 Chapter Summary Long Question Short Answer Chapter Summary Chapter Summary See chapter summary The objective of the present chapter is to give an overview of the different types of claims that are accepted by Canadian Law Product claims process method claims apparatus claims use claims product by process claims and multi dependent claims are all accepted in accordance to Canadian Law Claims must define distinctly and in explicit terms the subject matter of an invention for which protection is sought Patentable claims must define novel subject matter Claims should also specify in a positive manner all the elements features and critical aspects of the invention t
9. e result of your query if the country is not a jurisdiction a pop up message will inform you accordingly If you confirm your wish to select that country then the entry in the Country box will change to the underlying jurisdiction For example If you select and confirm Tahiti as your country the jurisdiction selected will be France and the country name will automatically change to France EUROPEAN PATENT ORGANIZATION amp PATENT COOPERATION TREATY are both included under Groups of Countries However they are also displayed in individual countries half of the window When the Group of Countries is selected the result will list the answers for all countries comprising the group e g when EUROPEAN PATENT ORGANIZATION is selected the answer for Austria Belgium Denmark etc will be displayed However when European Patent Organization is selected as a multi country jurisdiction there will only be one answer corresponding to EPO legislation b Chapter Select a chapter by clicking on the select icon Chapter is one of the fields in Query Specify Criteria It contains a list of the most typical patent related topics e g unpatentable inventions the applicant the application cancellation 2007 01 5 13 For the best listing of all questions and answers related to a particular jurisdiction and subject use Search By Chapter E alue List Chapter 39 entries Microsoft Internet Explorer provid
10. hat are necessary to ensure the result as set forth in the description Each claim must be restricted to a single sentence 1 Does the law or practice allow product claims Long Question Short Answer Comment D Administration Tools 1 Saving Favorites Does the law or practice allow product claims Yes In product claims the product may be defined in three ways 1 By structure in the chemical field this includes empirical formula structural formulae and chemically acceptable names il In terms of the process by which itis made These are known as product by process claims ii In terms of physical or chemical properties 4 claim that defines a product by a mixture of two or three of these forms is also possible Under subsection 27 4 of the Patent Act the applicant is required to distinguish any new product from all other products by claiming it distinctly and explicitly The structure if known should be given in the claim Reference MOPOP 11 086 Favorites is where you may Save a Set up of criteria for use in the future It is ideal when you perform the same search on more than one occasion with only a couple of variables In E Pat different favorite searches can be saved on each searching module 2007 01 12 13 a b c d e To Add a Search Select your country or group of countries Select your chapter and question if applicable Click the selection Add next to the favorite box Give
11. ies AFRICA AMERICA ASIA EUROPE EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES EUROPEAN PATENT ORGANIZATION PATENT COOPERATION TREATY PACIFIC amp OCEANIA In the modules Search By One Question In One Country Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries Search By Chapter Full Text Search Restrict To The list is not strictly in alphabetical order but is divided into two parts 1 The first half lists those countries or trading organizations with their own jurisdictions 2 The second half lists those countries or territories without their own patent registers and which depend on other jurisdictions E g If you wished to select the Faroe Islands you would not see that country listed in the first half of the list Scroll down to the second half where you will see Faroe Islands see Denmark E Yalue List Country 281 entries Microsoft Internet Explorer ME xj Country Nene TEA Supplier 2007 01 4 13 In the module Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries In addition to the aforementioned this module also contains the Group of Countries Notes gt E Yalue List Country 281 entries Microsoft Internet Explorer o x Country Nene ANDEAN PACT ARIPO ASIA EPO Extension Agreement Countries European Patent Organization EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES MIDDLE EAST NORTH amp CENTRAL AMERICA PACIFIC amp OCEANIA Patent Cooperation Treaty SOUTH AMERICA Supplier When you wish to see th
12. ies within a group As an example you could compare the use requirement for all countries of the European continent with a single listing Search By Chapter This is the best way to get an overview of a particular subject This is also a good selection for making printouts while doing research We suggest printing in short view Full Text Search This is a search engine looking for keywords within the text of our suppliers E Pat comment Manage My Country Groups This allows you to create your own groups of countries for creating lists on E Pat These modifications will be reflected for all users with the same User Name amp Password You may then use this group while searching under Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries or as a restricting field in Full Text Search 3 13 Once you specify what you want to do you are by default in Query mode the point at which you can specify the criteria on which you wish to base your search 2 Specifying your criteria a Country ee Select a country by clicking on the select icon By Country we mean e a country or territory that has its own patent system e g Argentina e a trading block that has its own patent jurisdiction e g AIPO ARIPO e a country or territory without its own patent jurisdiction and thus dependent on another type of jurisdiction e g Ivory Coast dependent on AIPO jurisdiction in patent matters e A Group of Countr
13. lue You can view this comment simply by clicking on the short answer 2007 01 10 13 1 Must an assignment be recorded before a patent application is used in y BS third party proceedings 2 4re there other reasons for recording an assignment Yes 3 15 there a certain time limit for recording an assignment or 4 merger No after its conclusion Mo for recordal was made 5 Can the assignment of an application be recorded Yes 6 15 assignement of a co owners part allowed without consent of the other res see co owner comments we we we i 4 Is a duly recorded assignment effective from the date that the request g a 4 Comment Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by EDITAL Sa IOA Mo E Pat Ha Mo Comment 5 Yes Gne co owner of a patent cannot assign without consent of the No other co owners E ye There is no corresponding provision to this effect as concerns co owned applications No There are provisions enabling a co owner to obtain a direction L l from the Commissioner concerning assignments Not Applicable ent Yes see 40 11 Alo 5 Country Comment These comments offer a general explanation of the patent system in a specific jurisdiction or any changes to the system Country Comments if there are any are displayed in the Full View only In List View and in Short View you will be advised that there is a Country Comment when the country name appears in blue You can view this comment simply by cli
14. the country name e Country Comment Shown if available e Short Answer A short answer in blue indicates that there is a Comment that can be consulted by clicking the link to the Short View Full View or simply by clicking on the answer e Comment If a comment accompanies the short answer this is displayed The name of the Supplier Address can be displayed by clicking the name The following is a Full View of Question 10 of the chapter on Duration amp Renewal for India QUERY A stew h SHORTWEW FUL view Search By Chapter SPECIFIED CRITERIA Country Turkey Chapter RESULTS 1 Of 6 Selected Supplier DERIS PATENTS amp TRADEMARKS 19 Duration and renewal maintenance fees 2 What is the term of a patent application until the first maintenance fees is due Long Question What is the term of a patent application until the first maintenance fees is due Short Answer See Comment Comment First maintenance fee which is in fact the second annuity is due on the first anniversary of the patent application a Logout Ea Account Usage Print 4 Comment E Pat is designed to answer all your patent law questions using a series of Questions amp Answers In many cases the answer will be a simple Yes or No Comments if there are any are displayed in the Short View and the Full View In List View you will be advised that there is a Comment when the answer appears in b
15. your search a name Click on submit Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries Odd Favorites Remove SPECIFY CRITERIA THEN CLICK ON ONE OF THE TAE Country Make your selection here gt First Question Chapter Make your selection here a Question Please select the chapter first Short Answer Please select the question first Second Question Chapter Make your selection here gt Question Please select the chapter first Short Answer Please select the question first To Remove a Search a Click the selection Remove next to the favorite box b Select the favorite you wish to remove C Click on submit 2 Account Usage It is possible to review your use of E Pat by clicking on Account Usage When you do this a pop up window appears Click on the drop down box and select the date to see all searches performed on that day E Summary E Pat offers many creative ways of finding information For assistance with an individual search contact our help desk 2007 01 Questel Edital International 8000 783 7835 or Europe Belgium 32 2 716 32 32 support Europe edital com 1800 456 7248 or US Pacific 388 296 6510 support edital com 13 13
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