What are INID Codes and why are they important?
INID Codes (Internationally agreed Numbers for the Identification of bibliographic Data) are standardized numbers used to identify specific bibliographic data on patent documents and related publications. They are important because: They allow for easy identification of various data elements on patent documents without requiring knowledge of the language or laws applied. They have been used…
Read MoreWhen did the U.S. start including Locarno Classification designations in design patents?
According to the MPEP, U.S. design patents prepared for issue after June 30, 1996 and international design applications include a Locarno International Classification designation as part of the bibliographic data. This change was implemented to improve the accessibility of U.S. design patents in international databases and search files. To learn more: Locarno Classification Design Patents…
Read MoreWhat types of information do INID Codes cover on patent documents?
INID Codes cover a wide range of bibliographic information on patent documents. Some key categories include: Identification of the patent document (codes 10-19) Application data (codes 20-29) Priority data (codes 30-34) Public availability dates (codes 40-48) Technical information (codes 50-58) Related document references (codes 60-68) Parties involved (codes 70-76) International convention data (codes 80-89) For…
Read MoreWhat are the minimum required INID Codes for patent documents?
The MPEP identifies certain INID Codes as minimum data elements for patent documents. These include: (11) Number of the patent, SPC or patent document (13) Kind of document code according to WIPO Standard ST.16 (19) WIPO Standard ST.3 code, or other identification, of the office or organization publishing the document (21) Number(s) assigned to the…
Read MoreWhat information is included in the front page of an international publication?
What information is included in the front page of an international publication? The front page of an international publication contains key bibliographic data. According to MPEP 1857, this includes: The international application number The international publication number The international publication date The applicant’s name The title of the invention The abstract The filing date The…
Read MoreHow are INID Codes used for international patent applications under the PCT?
INID Codes are used to identify specific information related to international patent applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Key codes include: (86) Filing data of the PCT international application (87) Publication data of the PCT international application (88) Date of deferred publication of the search report The MPEP provides guidance on how to…
Read MoreWhat are INID codes and why are they important for patent documents?
INID codes (Internationally agreed Numbers for the Identification of bibliographic Data) provide a standardized way to identify bibliographic data on patent documents without needing to know the specific language or laws used. They are used by most patent offices worldwide and have been applied to U.S. patents since 1970. As stated in the MPEP: “The…
Read MoreHow do INID Codes differ for industrial designs compared to patents?
While INID Codes for industrial designs are similar to those used for patents, there are some key differences: Industrial design INID Codes are based on WIPO Standard ST.80, while patent INID Codes follow WIPO Standard ST.9. Some codes are specific to industrial designs, such as those related to exhibition priority (code 23) and multiple designs…
Read MoreWhat happens to foreign priority information when a patent is reissued?
When a patent is reissued, the foreign priority information from the original patent is not automatically carried forward to the reissue patent. This is an important point for both applicants and examiners to note. According to MPEP 1417: “The examiner should note that foreign priority information on the front page of the patent will not…
Read MoreCan a national patent office publish information about an international application before international publication?
A national patent office may inform third parties that it has been designated in an international application and publish that fact. However, the publication can only contain limited bibliographic data, as specified in PCT Article 30(2)(b): “Such information or publication may, however, contain only the following data: identification of the receiving Office, name of the…
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