These files have been significantly enhanced over the Orbit versions, and =
include a number of user requested enhancements, making it easier than =
ever to retrieve the information you need. =20
As per customer request, we have also kept the Inpadoc and Legal Status =
files separate, so they can be easily used in conjunction with other =
database searches. =20
Inpadoc Enhancements include:
* Family Searching with integrated Legal Status information
* Comprehensive patent number standardization (Patent, Application, =
Priority)
* Flexible patent, application, and priority search formats
* Searchable priority numbers
* Quick and comprehensive date ranging on date information
These are just a few of the improvements we have made to the Inpadoc and =
Legal Status files.
The Factsheets for the databases will be available on our web site in the =
next week. Please see the INFO INPD and INFO LGST on the Questel.Orbit =
system for a complete searching guide.
Family searching has been reduced to =249.00, which includes free display =
of the Inpadoc and Legal Status family records.
To run a family search, enter:
FAM patent number /PN
FAM application number /AP
FAM priority number /PR
After running a family search, use the FAMSTAT command to display the =
family with the integrated Legal Status information. FAMSTAT MAXE may be =
use to display only the English language Legal Status descriptions.
It is advisable to use the Questel.Orbit standardized formats when =
searching a family, and advisable to search the patent/application/priority=
number first, to confirm the format before running a family search.
Please call your local Questel.Orbit Help Desk for any assistance.
David T. Dickens
IPG Project Manager
Questel.Orbit
8000 Westpark Drive
McLean, VA 22102
Phone: 703-556-7446
Email: ddickens=40questel.orbit.com