On 16th October, MaxVal
launched a new version of Patent Family Tree. The new version of the tool provides
better quality and clarity of genealogical representation. Furthermore, direct
relationships of a selected patent from the family tree can be seen and these are
classified with colors for easy identification.
This new version is built
primarily focusing on better visibility of the generated family tree, which
facilitates easy visualization and decision making by attorneys and counsel.
The family tree generated can be
printed and this option is available free for a month (starting Oct 16th).
Here are the two very simple
steps to generate a patent family tree:
Step 1: Enter the patent number
or patent
application you want to generate a family tree for
Step 2: Hit ‘Get Family Tree’
Note: Work email ID should be provided in the
respective field, which will be treated confidentially and will only be used to
send updates to serve you better.
Since
the new version operates using Java, it would require one or two more clicks to
get the family tree displayed.
Figure 1: Java Update - 1
This screen (Figure 1) will
appear after the first time Java is updated. Once Run is clicked, Figure 2 will
appear seeking permission.
Figure 2: Java Update - 2
The tool now displays a graphical tree
of the patent family based upon information available via INPADOC. The
resulting tree identifies cited parents and all descendants of the patent or
patent application. The results are displayed instantaneously.
Figure 3: Sample Output
1.
Legend
indicating the color classifications
2.
Bibliographic
details of the selected patent/application
3.
Buttons
that help viewing the family tree more closely.
Click here to
view the free online tool in our website.
About Patent Family Tree
This is a comprehensive tool that
generates a graphical tree representation of genealogy, given a patent,
application or publication #. Family members include other country filings,
continuation and CIP applications. For easy understanding, patent documents of
different categories are color coded. Corresponding bibliographic details for a
selected patent, application or publication can be viewed on the right hand
side panel. The data is sourced from INPADOC and patents are hyperlinked to
USPTO (full text) and Espacenet. A static URL for each representation is
available.
This tool is useful when a patent
search is conducted as patent family members can be easily identified. The
genealogical representation could also help reveal a company’s technological
strategy.
To access the complete range of
our tools and services, visit www.maxval.com
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