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STN Headlines
Discover what's new in the patent databases on STN. Learn about recently
added full-text databases EPFULL
for European patents and KOREAPAT
for Korean patent applications. Also, learn about recent database enhancements
including additional patent coverage in CAPLUS
and Derwent
World Patents Index (DWPI), and changes to Legal Status information
in INPADOC.
What's in a Claim? Strategies
for Searching Patent Claims
Since patentability and validity determinations are based on the claims
of a patent, it is important to understand how interpretation of patent
claims affects your search strategy. This session will focus on identifying
the type and scope of claims in the patent document and developing search
strategies to discover whether a claim is new, useful, or obvious.
Using STN
to Find Promising New Areas for Research
In November 2004, California voters passed Proposition 71, establishing
the "California Institute for Regenerative Medicine", to regulate
and authorize a $3 billion fund for stem cell research. Stem cells are a
promising, yet controversial, area of research. This session will guide
you through learning about stem cell research and technology and provide
techniques for exploring relevant journal literature and international patents
on STN.
Pharmaceutical Information:
Searching for Structures in the Patent Databases
Structural analogs frequently exhibit similar properties and therapeutic
applications. Discover the pharmaceutical content of patents databases on
STN, including the CAS REGISTRY
file CAPLUS,
MARPAT,
and Derwent
World Patents Index (DWPI), and comprehensive techniques for structure-based
searches.