INPAFAMDB – the International Patent Family Database – is a bibliographic patent family database, covering the full spectrum of patent technologies for 90+ issuing authorities. INPAFAMDB features a one-record-per-patent-family file design, making it an ideal multi-file search companion to CAplus and Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI) databases on STN. This e-Seminar session provides:

An insight into the content, features and benefits of INPAFAMDB A review of major bibliographic, legal status and patent citation search options Tips for effective technology searching using text and patent classifications