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classification of patents

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A quick definition of classification of patents:

Classification of Patents: When people invent new things, they can get a patent to protect their idea. Patents are sorted into different groups based on what they are about. This helps people who are looking for patents to find what they need more easily. These groups are called classes and subclasses. Sometimes people call this sorting "office classification" or "field of invention."

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Classification of patents refers to the process of sorting inventions into broad classes and narrow subclasses to aid in patent searches. It also refers to the specific classes into which the inventions are sorted.

Examples: For example, a patent for a new type of computer software may be classified under the broad class of "Information Technology" and the narrow subclass of "Software Applications." Another patent for a new type of medical device may be classified under the broad class of "Medical Technology" and the narrow subclass of "Surgical Instruments."

Explanation: The examples illustrate how patents are classified into broad classes and narrow subclasses based on the field of invention. This helps patent examiners and researchers to easily search for and locate relevant patents. By using a standardized classification system, it is easier to compare and analyze patents within the same field of invention.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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