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What is the primary purpose of the invention described?
What is the primary purpose of the invention described?
Emu oil should be applied undiluted for the best efficacy against biting insects.
Emu oil should be applied undiluted for the best efficacy against biting insects.
False
What natural substance is used in the invention to repel biting insects?
What natural substance is used in the invention to repel biting insects?
Emu oil
The invention suggests using a method involving __________ oil to repel mosquitoes.
The invention suggests using a method involving __________ oil to repel mosquitoes.
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Match the emu oil concentration with the number of lands recorded in Experiment 1:
Match the emu oil concentration with the number of lands recorded in Experiment 1:
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What type of information is NOT found in a patent document?
What type of information is NOT found in a patent document?
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The International Patent Classification number is considered part of the bibliographic information.
The International Patent Classification number is considered part of the bibliographic information.
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What is the primary active ingredient that has been registered by the EPA as a topically applied insect repellent?
What is the primary active ingredient that has been registered by the EPA as a topically applied insect repellent?
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The present invention provides a method for repelling biting insects comprising the step of topically applying __________ to the skin of the subject.
The present invention provides a method for repelling biting insects comprising the step of topically applying __________ to the skin of the subject.
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Match the following sections of a patent application with their purposes:
Match the following sections of a patent application with their purposes:
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Which of the following is a reason for the ban of products containing 100% DEET in New York State?
Which of the following is a reason for the ban of products containing 100% DEET in New York State?
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What is the purpose of the title in a patent application?
What is the purpose of the title in a patent application?
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The background of the invention should include only the historical context of similar inventions.
The background of the invention should include only the historical context of similar inventions.
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What is the purpose of a prior art search?
What is the purpose of a prior art search?
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Patent information can only be used by patent offices and agents.
Patent information can only be used by patent offices and agents.
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Name one way patent information can help improve R&D productivity.
Name one way patent information can help improve R&D productivity.
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A state of the art search is conducted to determine what others have done in the field of _____ technology.
A state of the art search is conducted to determine what others have done in the field of _____ technology.
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Match the following uses of patent information with their descriptions:
Match the following uses of patent information with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is a benefit of using patent information for businesses?
Which of the following is a benefit of using patent information for businesses?
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Most patent collections are still in non-digital formats.
Most patent collections are still in non-digital formats.
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What is one method of searching for patent information?
What is one method of searching for patent information?
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What is one of the key components of the sweet toy described in the invention?
What is one of the key components of the sweet toy described in the invention?
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The invention can be formed as an imitation of a hamburger and a frankfurter sausage.
The invention can be formed as an imitation of a hamburger and a frankfurter sausage.
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Name one of the layers that makes up the sweet toy mentioned in the invention.
Name one of the layers that makes up the sweet toy mentioned in the invention.
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The sweet toy is designed to have at least ___ separate layers.
The sweet toy is designed to have at least ___ separate layers.
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Match the sweet toy shapes with their corresponding imitations:
Match the sweet toy shapes with their corresponding imitations:
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What is a key benefit of the protection function of the patent system?
What is a key benefit of the protection function of the patent system?
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Two-thirds of the technical information revealed in patents is published elsewhere.
Two-thirds of the technical information revealed in patents is published elsewhere.
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Name two users of patent information.
Name two users of patent information.
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Patent information can be accessed easily and remains _______ available.
Patent information can be accessed easily and remains _______ available.
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Match the following sources of technological information with their descriptions:
Match the following sources of technological information with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of patent information?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of patent information?
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Patent information is only valuable to governmental institutions.
Patent information is only valuable to governmental institutions.
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How many new inventions are disclosed via the patent system every year?
How many new inventions are disclosed via the patent system every year?
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What is the main purpose of the International Patent Classification (IPC)?
What is the main purpose of the International Patent Classification (IPC)?
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A classification-based search is always simpler than text searching.
A classification-based search is always simpler than text searching.
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What is one advantage of classification-based searching?
What is one advantage of classification-based searching?
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The first step in procedures for classifying is to study carefully and identify accurately the _______ subject of invention.
The first step in procedures for classifying is to study carefully and identify accurately the _______ subject of invention.
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Match the following sections of the IPC with their descriptions:
Match the following sections of the IPC with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of classification-based searching?
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of classification-based searching?
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The IPC is organized into a hierarchical system that includes sections, classes, and subclasses.
The IPC is organized into a hierarchical system that includes sections, classes, and subclasses.
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What does a complete classification symbol comprise?
What does a complete classification symbol comprise?
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Study Notes
Patent Information Presentation Outline
- The presentation outlines the functions of the patent system, what patent information is, users of patent information, characteristics of patent information, and its use. It also covers the IPC system.
Functions of the Patent System
- Incentive Function: Motivates innovation by rewarding inventors.
- Information Function: Disseminates technological knowledge.
- Protection Function/Incentive: Reduces market competition, generates licensing revenue, facilitates cross-licensing or joint development, encourages investment, and enhances company value. Intellectual property (IP) portfolios can be sold separately during liquidation.
What is Patent Information?
- Accumulates technical solutions to everyday challenges.
- Includes all related information within a patent document.
- Provides valuable legal, technical, business, and policy-related insights.
- Expands technological knowledge and facilitates technological advancements.
Sources of Technological Information
- Textbooks
- Professional/technical journals
- Colleagues
- Other publications
- Patent documents (most comprehensive and current source)
Users of Patent Information
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Research and development (R&D) institutions
- Governmental institutions
- Inventors
- Patent professionals
- Educational institutions and universities
Characteristics of Patent Information as a Source of Technological Information
- Unique information not published elsewhere.
- Well-organized classification system.
- Concentrated information
- Includes all information within patent documents.
- Global and readily accessible via the internet.
- Low cost to access.
- Information is permanent.
- A significant historical resource (e.g., U.S patent file spans over 200 years).
Use of Patent Information
- To analyze applicants, inventors, IPC symbols, and to identify companies, collaborators, market leaders, and competitors, company technology, top inventors, invention teams, and experts in specific areas.
- To analyze priority data (dates) to reveal innovation timelines, origins of technology, and patent rights terms.
- To investigate prior art, new ideas, and solutions to technological problems.
- To explore processes, product development, patentability, and interrelationships between technologies.
- To identify promising new research themes.
Components of a Patent Document
- Bibliographic Information: Patent number, issued date, application number, filing date, IPC classification, priority data, applicant/assignee, inventor(s), etc.
- Technical Information: Title, description/disclosure/specification.
- Legal Information: Claims (scope of protection)
Contents of the Specification
- Title of the Invention
- Background of the Invention
- Summary of the Invention
- Detailed Description of the Invention
- Claims (Legal aspect)
- Abstract
International Patent Classification (IPC)
- An instrument for the orderly arrangement of patent documents.
- Used for investigating the state of the art within specific fields of technology.
Procedures in Classifying Patents
- Study the invention and subject matter.
- Use keywords.
- Consider the nature and use of the invention.
- Scan IPC sections/classes.
- Find relevant classifications for a given patent document.
- Apply Special Rules (as required).
Practical Use of Patent Information Components
- Analyzing patent components helps identify cooperating companies, markets, competitors, inventors, and technologies, and the evolution of technology.
- Identifying technology trends, patenting trends, and company technology portfolios are also possible.
Analysis of Patent Information
- Helps establish what is protected/unprotected, time limits and geographical boundaries of protection, potential licensors/licensees, infringers, existing solutions to technical problems, and language translations.
- Helpful for identifying emerging research, leading research teams, technological trends, and patenting trends.
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This quiz explores the principles behind insect repellent inventions, particularly focusing on the use of emu oil. Participants will match active ingredients to their applications, understand patent document purposes, and learn about the regulatory aspects of insect repellents. Test your knowledge about natural repellents and the patent process involved.
