Patent Information & Search

CET Course | SkillsFuture Claimable Course

Synopsis

IPM571 Patent Information & Search explores the technical and legal information contained in patent documents that are published by patent offices with the art and science of prior art searches. The course looks into how one can interpret a patent document, assess the implications of claims and apply patent knowledge to support the assessment of patents. Students will also look into conducting prior art searches, evaluating search results and identifying subsequent steps aligned to the rationale for conducting and evaluating prior art searches.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January

Topics

Components and Function of a Patent Document
Patent Status
Implications of Claims in a Patent Document
Patents and Patent Searching
Understanding Patent Databases
Types of Patent Searches
The Mechanics of Searching
Advanced Search Techniques
Patent Analysis
Reporting Search Results
Search Tools
Using Online Patent Search Services.

Learning Outcome

Identify the components and function of a patent document
Assess and recognise patent status
Examine the rights conferred to a patent owner
Distinguish between methods of assessing patentability
Appraise the advantages and disadvantages of various search methods
Examine the types of databases for prior art searches
Analyse the rationale for conducting and evaluating prior art search results
Critique the grounds upon which a patent can be challenged
Evaluate the anatomy of patent documents to identify relevant information
Assess the implications of claims in a patent document
Apply patent knowledge to support the assessment of patents
Formulate prior art searches using a variety of search methods
Evaluate search results to determine relevancy
Organise next steps aligned to rationale for conducting and evaluating prior art searches

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences