European Patent Classification ICO "In-Computer Only"

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European Patent Classification ICO "In-Computer Only"

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The European Classification system (EPC or ECLA) is used by the EPO for carrying out patent application searches. It is built on top of the International Patent Classification system (IPC), and is constantly being revised and updated. The ICO codes were assigned for minor aspects of the invention (eg. technical featuresof the solution), or for items not fitting in the classification schemes of ECLA.