IPA patent 4.3-initial-search-considerations — IP Australia Patent Manual of Practice and Procedure – 4.3 Initial Search Considerations

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