What are the functions of patent documents
1. Conduct a patentability search on patent applications. Before applying for a patent, the applicant should search relevant patent documents to see whether the invention is novel, creative and practical, so as to avoid being unable to obtain the patent right after filing the application; applicants for invention patents requesting substantive examination shall, according to the Patent Law Provides that relevant reference materials, including patent documents, should be submitted to the Patent Office.
2. Inspire ideas for invention and creation.
3. You can learn about the latest developments in this field. As mentioned earlier, patent documents are reported 1 to 3 years earlier than other documents, and there is a "time lag" from the birth of a new technology to its popularization and application, which can range from a few months to decades. Therefore, we can understand the latest trends in scientific and technological development from patent documents.
4. It is conducive to technology transfer. When companies are looking for new technologies, there are nothing more than two ways: first, the company "takes the initiative"; second, the inventor "recommends himself." For taking the initiative, a better way is to search patent documents, search out many technologies in this technical field, and then select the best ones; for "self-recommendations", you should search patent documents to avoid being confused by the characteristics of the self-recommended inventions. .
5. It is beneficial to the technological development of enterprises. Judging from past lessons, many enterprises blindly develop some new products, which not only causes a waste of human, material and financial resources, but also is not advanced technology when compared with previous technologies. , as a result, its products are not selling well in the market. Conducting a patent search can avoid waste and duplication of work, and can learn from past inventions to develop products with advanced technology and market potential; at the same time, you can also learn about the development trends of competitors. , in order to take corresponding countermeasures.
6. It is conducive to the introduction of foreign advanced technology and equipment. Judging from the past introduction, there are many disadvantages: blind introduction ; instead of introducing the most advanced technology; some patents in technology transfer are expired patents, resulting in excessive technology royalties being paid, etc. By searching patent documents, not only can the above disadvantages be avoided, but also you can shop around and find Develop advanced technologies that are suitable for national conditions.
7. As a strong basis for patent litigation. In patent infringement litigation, when the defendant is sued for infringement, he should search Patent documents, check the plaintiff's patent information and related background technology to avoid losing the lawsuit; when a patent applicant is dissatisfied with a decision (rejection, revocation, invalidity, maintenance, etc.) made by the Patent Office Reexamination Committee, he should also file a lawsuit in the People's Court. Search patent documents and provide relevant information.
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