2023 DOCDB back file coming soon?

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jalipert
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2023 DOCDB back file coming soon?

Post by jalipert » Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:54 pm

Hello,

Just wondering if there is an anticipated release date of the 2023 DOCDB bulk data back files on the BDDS?

Thanks!
Joe


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Re: 2023 DOCDB back file coming soon?

Post by EPO / OPS Support » Tue Feb 14, 2023 4:04 pm

HI

All 3 backfiles will be extracted this weekend, starting 17.2.2023 and distributed latest beginning of week 9 or even end of week 8/2023, if we manage to package and load them all next week.

The 3 backfiles that we always produce at the same time (in order to synchronize data needed for next PATSTAT) are
    DOCDB in XML ST36
      Inpadoc in XML ST36
        EP Register in XML ST36

        As soon as BCK packages are ready to be downloaded from the BDDS you will get automated notification and the usual letter explaining how to process/combine lastest backfile with 2023 frontfiles.

        For any questions, contact us at patentdata@epo.org

        Regards
        Vesna for Patent data services


        jalipert
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        Re: 2023 DOCDB back file coming soon?

        Post by jalipert » Wed Feb 15, 2023 7:35 pm

        Great, thanks for the info, Vesna!


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