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Online Certificate Program on
Patent Information Search (PS101)
The IP Search Division (IPSDD) of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines is offering an online training course on patent search as part of the continuing program/capacity building for Innovation and Technology Support Offices (ITSO), academe, public R&D institutions, and other government agencies. The first of two series is scheduled on April until June 2017.
The Online Certificate Course on Patent Information Search (PS101) is aimed at introducing the participants to a whole new and exciting world of searching and accessing patent information via the world wide web. Practical exercises are included after each module to provide the participants with real-world applications of the subject matter. After the completion of this course, it is expected that the participants will be able to conduct basic patent search.
Programme
The course consists of the following modules:
Module 1: Wealth of Information in Patent Documents
Module 2: (51) Int. Cl.: Patent Classification
Module 3: Patent Search: Types and Practical Applications
Module 4: Accessing Patent Information
Module 5: Conducting Patent Search: A Technical Approach
Module 6: The Patent Search Report
Final Exam
Distribution of certificates
Mentoring/training support is provided throughout the duration of the program by IPOPHL tutors who are expert practitioners in the field of patent search.
The program is currently available free of charge.