How does the CPC system benefit patent examiners and applicants?
The Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system offers several benefits to both patent examiners and applicants: Standardized Classification: It provides a unified system for categorizing patent documents across the USPTO and EPO. Improved Search Efficiency: Examiners can conduct more comprehensive prior art searches using a harmonized classification system. International Consistency: Applicants benefit from consistent classification across…
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