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  <body><![CDATA[<p>You have an invention and you want your idea be protected. Before filing a patent application, you would want to find out if the same idea has been published. A good patent search will help you identify prior art references that are critical to the patentability of your invention. Whether you are an inventor/entrepreneur or someone who just has an interest in patents, we designed this class to help you understand patent documents and navigate through multiple free online patent databases effectively.</p>

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	<li><strong>Part One:</strong>&nbsp;Introduction (including patentability requirements,&nbsp;identification of patent documents, patent classifications and patent search strategies)</li>
	<li><strong>Part Two:</strong>&nbsp;Hands-on practice (covering classification search using USPTO&#39;s PatFT/AppFT, and EPO&#39;s Espacenet;&nbsp;Hybrid search using classification and keywords)</li>
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<p><strong>Prerequisites:</strong>&nbsp;Preview the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.uspto.gov/learning-and-resources/support-centers/patent-and-trademark-resource-centers-ptrc/ptrc-program" target="_blank">7-Step patent search strategy video</a>&nbsp;by the USPTO before coming to class</p>

<p>For more information, please&nbsp;email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:patentscoordinator@library.gatech.edu">patentscoordinator@library.gatech.edu</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.library.gatech.edu/about/directions.php" target="_blank">Directions &amp; Parking Information</a></p>
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