International Patent Classification [IPC]: A Generation - Next Precision Tool for Patent Search

Vidya, Valsaraj and Manilal, P. and Varadaraj, M. C. and Krishna, G. A. (2005) International Patent Classification [IPC]: A Generation - Next Precision Tool for Patent Search. Indian Food Industry, 24 (3). pp. 68-74.

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Abstract

<p align="justify">The International Patent Classification (IPC) is a precision classification tool made under the guidelines of WIPO to organize information concerning inventions into an indexed, manageable structure for easy retrieval of information and effective patent search mechanism for scientists and patent examiners. IPC facilitates orderly arrangement of patent documents, selective dissemination of information and effortless data retrieval and management. The classification is periodically revised every five years and so far seven editions have been published. The IPC is recognized in more than 100 countries worldwide and covers a wide area of scope in all the fields of technology. Being coded in a simple and easily manageable structure it can be effectively utilized by end users also. Although several other classification systems are widely used, the IPC is the single internationally recognized classification system, controlled by WIPO and assigned to patent documents by patent examiners</p>

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	patent search IPC
Subjects:	000 Computer science, information and general works > 01 Generalities
Divisions:	Planning and Monitoring Cell
Depositing User:	Food Sci. & Technol. Information Services
Date Deposited:	20 Jul 2005
Last Modified:	14 Dec 2016 11:24
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/127

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