Fist time user of Patstat need help

[talya.ponchek]

Hello,
I'm trying to figure out how to use Patstat. Can anyone tell me where can I find the following:
1. Tables and columns descriptions
2. ERD
3. If there are codes used in the database, is there a list of all the codes ?
Thanks in advance!
Talya

[Geert Boedt]

Hello Talya,
you will find a lot of information and PATSTAT self-learning materials on the Download tab from the PATSTAT webpage.
This is the link: http://www.epo.org/searching-for-patent ... tstat.html

For detailed information on application and publication numbers as well as coverage information, have a look at the coverage and reference documents you can find here:
http://www.epo.org/searching-for-patent ... ables.html

[talya.ponchek]

Thanks again Geert for the help!