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Term: CASSIS/CLASS
Definition: CASSIS/CLASS is a database of patents that are organized by categories. You can find it at any PTO Depository Library. It helps people search for patents based on what they are about. It is different from CASSIS/BIB, which is a database of patents sorted by author or title.
CASSIS/CLASS
CASSIS/CLASS is a database of patents that are sorted by classification. It is available at any PTO Depository Library. It is different from CASSIS/BIB.
One example of CASSIS/CLASS is a database of patents related to computer software. Another example is a database of patents related to medical devices. These databases are sorted by classification, which makes it easier for people to find patents that are relevant to their interests.
These examples illustrate how CASSIS/CLASS works. By sorting patents by classification, it helps people find patents that are relevant to their interests. This can be useful for inventors, researchers, and anyone else who is interested in patents.