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fnowak
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Only search for pending patents

Post by fnowak » Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:47 am

Hello
is it possible, by syntax/ filter or any other, to only look up pending/ active patents?

BR
Felix


Elizabethgabor
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Re: Only search for pending patents

Post by Elizabethgabor » Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:53 am

Hello,
I am not expert but I just want to sat that Yes, it is possible to filter and search for pending or active patents in the European Patent Office (EPO) using various tools and databases.

One common tool for searching and filtering patents is the EPO's free online patent search tool, Espacenet. Espacenet allows you to search for patents by various criteria, including the status of the patent application. You can filter your search results to only show pending or active patents, as well as granted patents.

In Espacenet, you can use the "Status" field in the advanced search to filter your search results by the status of the patent application. You can select "Pending" or "Active" in the "Status" field to only search for patent applications that are pending or active.

There are also various third-party patent search tools and databases available that allow you to filter and search for pending or active patents in the EPO. Examples include PatBase and Orbit Intelligence. These tools often provide more advanced search and filtering options than Espacenet.


Manuelschrader
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Re: Only search for pending patents

Post by Manuelschrader » Fri Feb 24, 2023 10:39 am

fnowak wrote:
Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:47 am
Hello
is it possible, by syntax/ filter or any other, to only look up pending/ active patents?

BR
Felix
Hello Dear,
I am just want to say that Yes, it is possible to search for pending/active patents in the European Patent Office (EPO) using certain syntax and filters.

Here are some tips on how to search for pending/active patents in EPO:

Use the advanced search function: The advanced search function in the EPO's database allows you to search for patents by a range of criteria, including patent status. You can select the "pending" or "granted" status option to search for active or pending patents.

Use the publication date filter: You can narrow down your search results by using the publication date filter. This will enable you to find patents that have been recently published and are likely to be active or pending.

Use the legal status filter: You can also use the legal status filter to search for patents that have a specific legal status, such as "pending," "granted," or "withdrawn."

Use the INPADOC status filter: The INPADOC database contains information on legal events for patents and patent applications around the world. By using the INPADOC status filter in the EPO database, you can search for patents that are currently pending or have recently been granted.
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By combining these filters and using the appropriate syntax, you can perform a more targeted search for pending/active patents in EPO. However, please note that searching for patents can be complex and may require some expertise in patent searching. If you are unsure about how to search for patents or want more information, you can consult the EPO's user manuals or seek the advice of a patent professional.


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