Numerous classifications, indexes, and codes have been used to categorize the records you will find on Thomson Innovation. The following table explains where to go for lists of these classes and codes.
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Class/Code |
Where To Find |
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Country Code |
A list of Country Codes is available here. See Country Code field definition for more information |
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ECLA Class (European Classification) |
A browse facility for ECLA codes is available on the European Patent Office website. See ECLA field definition for more information. |
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INPADOC Legal Status Code |
A list of INPADOC Legal Status is available here. See INPADOC Legal Status field definition for more information. |
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IPC Code (International Patent Classification) |
A Browse button displays when the field is selected on Thomson Innovation patent search form, you can make selections and save them to your query. See IPC field definition for more information. |
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Kind Code |
A list of Kind Codes (by country) is available here. See Kind Code field definition for more information. |
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Locarno Class |
A browse facility for Locarno Class codes is available on the WIPO website. See Locarno field definition for more information. |
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US Class (US Patent Classification) |
A Browse button displays when the field is selected on Thomson Innovation patent search form, you can make selections and save them to your query. See US Class field definition for more information. |
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US Maintenance Status Code |
A list of US Maintenance Status codes is available here. See US Maintenance Status field definition for more information. |