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Quick Field Guide
field guide for patent searches
and patent applications
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Level 1
Read the
questions below in order.
- if your answer to a question is "yes", select "Yes" for
further information or selections.
- if your answer to a question is "no",
go on to the next question.
a.
Does your search subject involve, require or contain:
Ingredients?
Yes (Examples - ingredients for food products,
or cleaners, or paints, or fertilizers, etc.)
b. Does your search subject involve, require or contain:
Electrical/Electronic circuits/wiring?
Yes (Examples -
circuits/wiring in toasters, or remote control units, or solenoids, or alarms, etc.)
c. Does your search subject involve, require or contain:
Components?
Yes (Examples - parts for a
machine, or for a product, etc.)
d. Does your search subject involve, require or contain:
Steps to be taken?
Yes (Examples -
steps in a process of making something, or in a method of using something, etc.)
e. Does your search subject involve, require or contain:
Computer software?
Yes (Examples -
existing computer programs, a new computer program, etc.)
f. Is your search subject a:
Single Part Solid
object?
Yes (Examples -
crutches, basketball, baking tray, luggage rack, etc.)
g. Is your search subject a:
Liquid?
Yes (Examples - drink, shampoo,
cleaner, etc.)
If your search subject is not in any of the above categories, please request
assistance in selecting the search field, by
email or
on-line. You must be able to either
define the search subject generically or provide a comparable item.
Example - the
generic for a new golf club design would be "golf club" and a category
description of "for sports" would not be adequate.
Example - a new device for cooking might be comparable to a toaster or a
frying pan, but probably not equally comparable to both.
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312.226.8030 or email
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