6.1.15.1 Background Patent Search Aids and Documentation

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Searching has evolved to the point where it is now predominantly performed by electronic means, such as by accessing online databases via EPOQUE or STN, or the Internet and using techniques such as keyword searching.

Australian patent data can also be searched by examiners using AUSPAT, which is IP Australia’s web based search tool.  The link for AUSPAT is http://pericles.ipaustralia.gov.au/ols/auspat/.

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