DEPATISnet
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
DEPATISnet provides online searches of patent publications from around the world using the German Patent and Trademark Office's internal DEPATIS archive.
Target Customer
Patent researchers, patent professionals, inventors, and organizations conducting worldwide patent literature searches.
Key Differentiator
Official DPMA online patent search database built on the internal DEPATIS system, offering multiple specialized search modes (Basis, Erweitert, Experte, Ikofax), IPC integration with direct transfer of IPC symbols into searches, and ongoing feature updates.
Pain Points
- 1No current original patent documents from Asia (JP, CN, KR) in DEPATISnet due to technical reasons.
- 2Some functionality requires JavaScript to be enabled in the browser for full access.
- 3Frequent IPC-related updates may require user adaptation to new features and layout changes.
Key Features
- 1Search modes: Basis, Erweitert, Experte, Ikofax (Ikofax is for professionals in Ikofax syntax).
- 2Data status: Datenbestand and Datenaktualität (data coverage and updates).
- 3IPC integration: IPC directory search with the ability to transfer an IPC symbol directly into a DEPATISnet search.
- 4UI and feature updates: session timeout extended to two hours; improved sorting, link truncation, and saved/opened/closed states of views between sessions.
- 5Konkordanz/Verzeichniskonfiguration: saved configurations and the ability to apply configurations without closing the dialog.
- 6Documentation and help: background information on IPC; RSS feed; contact and support options.
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Improved session persistence and user experience through longer inactivity timeout and saved UI state.
- 2Advanced search capabilities with IPC integration and the option to export IPC symbol statistics to CSV.
- 3Enhanced ability to navigate and utilize IPC-based search within DEPATISnet.
Competitive Advantages
- 1Official DPMA-provided platform leveraging the DPMA DEPATIS archive for online patent literature.
- 2Multiple search modes catering to different user expertise levels (Basis, Erweitert, Experte, Ikofax).
- 3IPC integration including direct transfer of IPC symbols into searches and IPC directory search.
- 4Ongoing enhancements and user-focused updates (session timeout, UI state persistence, improved hit-list sorting).
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
DEPATISnet is the DPMA’s database for online searches of patent publications from around the world, using the internal DEPATIS (Deutsches Patentinformationssystem) archive.
Target Market
Researchers, patent professionals, and organizations seeking worldwide patent publications and prior art information.
Unique Value Proposition
Official, DPMA-provided online patent search platform that combines the DEPATIS archive with specialized search modes and IPC integration to streamline international patent literature research.
Technical Requirements
JavaScript must be enabled in the browser to access full functionality; note that DEPATISnet currently does not provide current original documents from JP/CN/KR due to technical reasons.
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