A U.S. design patent refers to an invention patent related to the shape and appearance of an object. Its purpose is to protect the appearance, not the function. Since appearance patents and invention patents have different characteristics, there are also certain differences in their searches and inquiries. This article will introduce how to query U.S. appearance patent information, how to conduct a patent search and parse the patent list.
1. How to query U.S. design patent information.
When searching for U.S. design patent information, you can use LexisNexis or the search tool on the official website of the U.S. Patent Office.
1. LexisNexis query.
LexisNexis is a professional and internationally renowned information service provider. Its U.S. patent full-text database contains complete U.S. appearance patent information. The following are the steps to use Lidson to search for U.S. design patents:
Step 1: Open the Lidson website, select the patent area, and select the U.S. patent full-text database.
Step 2: Enter keywords or patent numbers on the query page to query, or query based on filtering conditions such as time range and field.
Step 3: Click the query result link to query and view patent details and attachments.
2. Check the official website of the United States Patent Office.
The official website of the U.S. Patent Office provides a special query tool to easily query U.S. appearance patent information. The following are the steps to use the official website of the US Patent Office to search for US design patents:
Step 1: Open the official website of the US Patent Office, select the patent area, and select the design patent search tool.
Step 2: Enter keywords or patent numbers on the query page to query, or query based on filtering conditions such as time range and field.
Step 3: Click the query result link to query and view patent details and attachments.
2. Things to note when searching for US appearance patents.
1. Choose appropriate search terms.
When searching for appearance patents, you can use the item name, appearance feature keywords, similar patterns, etc. as search keywords. The selection of keywords needs to be targeted and comprehensive to obtain better query results.
2. Compare the patterns.
Appearance patents are mainly based on patterns, so you need to pay attention to comparing patterns when searching. When searching, you can compare patterns of similar products on the market to more accurately determine relevant patents.
3. Pay attention to the patent technology registration mark.
The technology registration mark information contained in U.S. appearance patent information can help inquirers understand whether the patented technology has been widely used in this field. In addition, you can also view relevant technological frontiers and latest technologies to help inquirers better understand the technological developments in this field.
3. How to parse the patent list.
The patent list is a very important patent document, which mainly contains all relevant information and technical description of the patent. When parsing a patent list, there are a few things to note.
1. Understand the subject matter of the patent.
The subject matter and scope of the patent will be clearly listed in the patent list. Inquirers need to read carefully and understand the subject matter and related technologies of the patent so that they can better perform relevant operations during use.
2. View the technical description and illustrations of the patent.
The technical description and illustrations in the patent list are very important parts and can provide details and related information of the patented technology. Inquiries need to carefully read and view the technical description and illustrations of the patent and understand them to better understand the patent-related technology.
3. Understand the levels of patents.
The patent list also includes important information such as the level and scope of rights of the patent. Inquiries need to understand information such as the level of the patent and the scope of its rights in order to better grasp the relevant technical and commercial value of the patent.
4. Analyze the importance of the patent list.
The importance of parsing the patent list is that it can help the inquirer better understand the technical characteristics and technical levels of the patent, so that they can perform corresponding operations and avoid related risks when using the patent. In addition, it can also help inquirers better understand market and technology trends, and provide useful reference for enterprises’ research and development and marketing promotion.
When searching for U.S. appearance patent information, you need to pay attention to selecting appropriate search tools and keywords to conduct an accurate patent search. At the same time, when parsing the patent list, it is necessary to focus on grasping the relevant information and technical characteristics of the patent, and conduct in-depth understanding and analysis to better understand the value of the patent and related technologies. When conducting patent search and analysis, it is necessary to operate in accordance with relevant norms and standards to avoid possible risks and disputes.