The CPC as a Search Tool - Mind the Gap(s)

The Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) has been established as a high precision search tool for accessing world-wide patent literature. However, expert users need to be aware of the less obvious limitations related to coverage gaps, timeliness and reclassification issues (invalid codes). This session highlights the most important gaps, provides some guidelines how to overcome these limitations in the various STN databases such as CAplus, DWPI and INPADOC, and how to make the most of the CPC.

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