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Are your research findings patentable – how to searching the prior art for an invention

#2 Research Innovation Series

Goal: Enabling RCSI researchers to determine the novelty and freedom to operate of their inventions

After this course, the researcher should be able to:

  • Understand the importance of non-patent prior art
  • Identify and use the most relevant patent databases
  • Understand how to read patent claims and specifications
  • Understand the difference between pending and granted patents
  • Use basic Boolean search terms and proximity operators
  • Search by classification number
  • Understand how to use EP Register/US Public Pair to check prosecution status

Target Audience:        Post docs and PI’s new to commercialization

Duration:                       1.5 hours

All courses are bookable on the Upcoming Courses page.

This workshop is delivered by Dr Derek John


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