Course Benefits

  • Patent Attorneys: CIPA members go free and can claim CPD, sign up now with your code or contact us for more information [email protected]

  • Skill Enhancement: Strengthen your ability to perform detailed patent searches, ensuring that you can provide valuable insights and recommendations

  • Practical Knowledge: Apply the techniques learned to real-world scenarios, enhancing your efficiency and accuracy in your professional practice

  • Professional Growth: Expand your toolkit with advanced search strategies and reporting skills, making you a more versatile and capable professional

  • Flexible Access: Online course available 24/7 fitting around your current commitments so you can learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere

  • Commercial Patent Database: This course includes 30 days free access to a commercial worldwide patent database with AI functionality

  • Training Recognition: Upon successful completion, you'll receive a certificate to showcase your new skills

Reviews

See What Learners Are Saying About Their Journey Into Patent Searching!

5 star rating

Excellent

Imogen Howe

I wanted to par-take in the course because I understand patent searching is a critical skill for patent professionals providing the foundation for informed decision-making and strategic intellectual property management. During the course I felt li...

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I wanted to par-take in the course because I understand patent searching is a critical skill for patent professionals providing the foundation for informed decision-making and strategic intellectual property management. During the course I felt like I had been equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to conduct effective patent searches and interpreting results where I previously had no knowledge. Sue Leslie was so lovely and incredibly helpful, ready to assist with any questions/queries. I would highly recommend taking this course.

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Great

Parimaladevi Palanisamy

I found this is an great opportunity to learn about the patent searchers and explore Patworld DB s/s which gives us a practical experience.

I found this is an great opportunity to learn about the patent searchers and explore Patworld DB s/s which gives us a practical experience.

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Course Outline

    1. Welcome

    2. Course Format

    3. Course Journal - Self-Assessment of Skills

    4. Course Handbook

    5. Template Document

    6. Come say hello!

    1. Introduction

    2. (Optional) What is a Patent?

    3. Lesson 1: What is a Patent Search?

    4. Lesson 2: Detailed Exploration of Patent Searches Across the Product Life Cycle

    5. Scenario

    6. Answer

    7. Quiz

    1. Introduction

    2. Lesson 1: Developing a Scope of Search

    3. Lesson 2: Identifying Keywords and Search Strategies

    4. Lesson 3: Truncation, Boolean, and Proximity

    5. Scenario

    6. Answer

    7. Quiz

    1. Introduction

    2. Lesson 1: Commercial & Non-Commercial Databases

    3. Lesson 2: Utilising Free Patent Databases

    4. Lesson 3: Espacenet Advanced Search

    5. Lesson 4: Viewing Results in Espacenet

    6. Lesson 5: PatWorld Introduction

    7. Lesson 6: PatWorld - Projects

    8. Lesson 7: PatWorld - Keyword and Synonym Finder

    9. Lesson 8: How to Run an Effective Search String

    10. Scenario

    11. Quiz

    1. Introduction

    2. Lesson 1: Introduction to AI Tools for Patent Searching

    3. Lesson 2: PatWorld Smart AI Search

    4. Scenario

    5. Quiz

    1. Introduction

    2. Lesson 1: What are IPC & CPC Classifications?

    3. Lesson 2: Importance of Searching Patent Classifications

    4. Lesson 3: How to identify relevant classifications - Part 1

    5. Lesson 4: How to identify relevant classifications - Part 2

    6. Lesson 5: How to Search Classifications in PatWorld

    7. Scenario

    8. Answer

    9. Quiz

What's Included?

  • 64 lessons
  • Patentability Searching
  • AI tools
  • Analysis & reporting

Effective Search Strings

Learn the essentials of crafting precise search strings to uncover relevant patents—an exclusive look into our Introduction to Patent Searching course.

FAQ

  • Who are PatWorld?

    We are a global intellectual property research services company specialising in providing patent, design, and trademark research services. We offer in-depth IP searching and portfolio monitoring utilising 100+ years of combined professional experience. Our team of seasoned professionals has been trained to the highest standards internally, and now, we’re opening up our expertise to you. With countless 5-star reviews from our patent searching clients, you can trust the quality and depth of the knowledge we’re offering.

  • Is there a PatWorld Database?

    Yes! We created our own patent search database offering user-friendly access to 150M+ publications with patent search features such as AI tools, corporate tree, ratings, notes, highlighting, folders, charts, alerts, exports and reports in a cooperative project-focussed environment. 30 days free access is provided for all who purchase this course!

  • Why enrol on this course?

    Patent searching is a critical skill for patent attorneys, IP Managers, Patent Analysts, Technology Transfer professionals, Universities, and Research Institutes, providing the foundation for informed decision-making and strategic intellectual property management. This course is meticulously designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to conduct effective patent searches, interpret results, and deliver impactful reports. Participants not only gain access to high-quality training but also benefit from learning directly from industry experts whose work has been consistently acclaimed by clients worldwide.

  • Who should enrol on this course?

    This course is ideal for patent attorneys (both qualified and trainees), IP Managers, Patent Analysts, Technology Transfer Professionals, as well as representatives from Universities and Research Institutes, who wish to deepen their understanding of patent searching and refine their technical skills. This course may also appeal to those with personal or professional interests in patent searching who want to broaden their research and analytical pallet.

  • How do I enrol?

    Get started today with 30-day access. Just click on the 'Get started now' button, and complete the registration and order form. You can progress through the course at your own time and pace.

  • I'm an individual member of CIPA. How do I get free access to this course?

    You will have been provided a promotional code. You can use this at the checkout to receive free access to this course.

Testimonials

Here's what PatWorld clients say about our patent searching expertise:

“PatWorld is without question our 'go to' firm for patent research. The team is professional, friendly, and extremely responsive… Their reports present complex searches in a clear and polished way that is immediately presentable to clients. A reliable partner that consistently impresses.”

““An efficient, quick, and detailed searching service, would highly recommend!””

““PatWorld provides a great service, they are very responsive and work hard with you to ensure that you get what you need. I highly recommend them.””

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