Patent Searching Step Seven - References and Field of Search
Guide to patent searching step seven details
Review both cited (backward) and citing (forward) references in the patents. Review the classification numbers listed in the "U.S. Cl." and "Field of Search" sections of the patents in case they also apply to your invention.
Sample Search
| An important feature of the full-text patents is the references section. You can link directly to the references cited in this patent or click on "Referenced By" to view a list of later documents which have referenced this patent. |
