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4.3 Initial Search Considerations

Date Published 09 Oct 2023

Also in this Chapter:

  • 4.1 Search Theory

  • 4.2 Patent Classifications

  • 4.4 Development of the Search Strategy
  • 4.5 Conducting the Search
  • 4.6 Recording the Search Details
  • 4.7 Annexures
  • 4.8 User Guides

Sub-chapters:

  • 4.3.1 Construction and the Inventive Concept
  • 4.3.2 Earlier Search Results
  • 4.3.3 Additional Searching
  • 4.3.4 Top-Up Searching
  • 4.3.5 Preliminary Search
  • 4.3.6 Applicant and/or Inventor Name Searching

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