The following table is a day-by-day listing of the conference presentations in order of appearance. Note: The programme is subject to change at any time at the discretion of the organisers.
Vendor Workshops :
Sunday, 7 March - 2:00pm - 6:00pm
a) Patent Information from Latin America and other Emerging Economies
Knowledge Exchange, focus discussion
session: encompassing information within Small to Medium sized companies as well as Large organisations
Reports from the Knowledge Exchange will be on Tuesday afternoon
Recent Changes to Intellectual Property Practice and their Effect on
Approaches to Patent Information Strategies and Searching
Michael Fuller - Partner,
Knobbe, Martens, Olson and Bear, L.L.P
Abstract Over the past few years many changes in patent practice have taken place in the U.S. and European Patent Offices. In addition, IP information users are requiring more and different types of IP searches in order to properly protect their intellectual property. Mr. Fuller will provide an overview of changes that have taken place at the USPTO and EPO and discuss how those changes are affecting the role of patent information specialists. He will also discuss new trends in corporate IP management, such as the increasing role of ex-parte and inter-partes re-examination in the U.S., and how those trends are changing the use of IP information in large organizations.
Biography Michael L. Fuller is a partner in the San Diego office of Knobbe, Martens, Olson and Bear, L.L.P. He focuses on patent prosecution for the biotechnology and computer/Internet industries, including the area of bioinformatics, which is the merger of these two disciplines. Prior to joining Knobbe, Martens, Olson and Bear, Mr. Fuller was co-founder and President of Intronics Computer Corporation, a company that specialized in the design and manufacture of printed circuit boards.
Mr. Fuller speaks regularly on Intellectual Property issues relating to biotechnology and computer technology. He has taught Biotechnology Law at the University of San Diego School of Law and is currently vice-chair of the U.S. Patent Law Committee for the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO).
He obtained his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, and his Bachelor and Masters degrees in biology from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in molecular biology. He is admitted to the State Bar of California and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Mr. Fuller joined Knobbe, Martens, Olson and Bear in 1991 and was registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 1993
Quality in Patent Information - in Who's Park is the Ball Now?
Dan Shalloe - Head of Section,
European Patent Office
Abstract
Quality is a key feature of the patent procedure at the EPO, and also of all patent information from the EPO. In recent years, the EPO has been encouraging a thorough debate on quality issues in patent data. It all starts with the patent applicant who sets the quality tone with his filing; the EPO will then take the patent filing and do things with it, thereby influencing the quality. Commercial database hosts will also influence quality, as will the training and competence of the person doing the search. This presentation will sum up the status of the debate so far and ask, "Who is actually responsible for quality in patent information"?
Biography Daniel Shalloe studied Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College in London. In 1989, he started at the EPO in The Hague as a search examiner, moving to Vienna to join the newly formed patent information team in 1991, where he still works today. He is responsible for the EPO's quarterly publication Patent Information News, and for the annual Patent Information Conference.
Mastering the Challenge – Current Practices in Searching for Asian Patent Documents
Christina Winzek - Patent Information Specialist,
Syngenta
Abstract
Recent statistics from WIPO clearly show that Asian patent documentation represents a major part of worldwide prior art and become more and more important. An increasing number of Asian countries are providing information to the public with a plurality of number and varying publication stages formats and different levels of machine translated information from abstracts, descriptions and claims. In line database producers are increasingly indexing this information.
Patent information users have to meet the challenge of retrieving this information effectively and efficiently. This presentation will give an overview which services/databases are available and how to get out a maximum of information to serve the needs of our clients in R&D and Intellectual Property.
Biography Christina Winzek obtained a diploma in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry both at the Free University of Berlin/Germany. Additionally she holds a master’s degree in Intellectual Property Law (Magistra Legum/LL.M. IP Law) after post graduate studies of IP Law at Humboldt University in Berlin. She has several years of experience at University in research and teaching and also in private industry in context with patent affairs. Christina joined Novartis Patent Information in 1998 and since 2000 works for Syngenta as Patent Information Specialist. Further Christina is a member of the PDG working group IMPACT since 2004.
Patent Information for Strategic Management in the Innovative Research and
Development Industries
George Swayne -
Managing Director,
Swayne IPS Ltd.
Abstract
Patents are still the most important asset for the innovative industries, and in particular Pharmaceuticals, where patent information management has a critical role in searching to enable patent attorneys to determine the filing strategy and content. This role has largely focussed on “what” to file. However, I believe that information management has a greater role to play in the determination of “when” to file. This has become more critical over the last decade, as some Research and Development timelines have increased to a point where potential new products may not realise their maximum marketing exclusivity period, thus losing potentially large revenues. By determining the risk associated with any filing strategy, information scientist should be able to engage with patent attorneys, scientists and senior managers to strategically determine the optimum filing time point to enhance future revenue streams.
New generations of information scientists will need to develop a wider understanding of their business strategies, strategic risk and value management, competitor landscapes and revenue generation. Developing this increased knowledge will lead to enhanced interaction with key business decision makers.
Biography George Swayne earned a BSc at Newcastle University in Physiology, MSc in Pharmacology at London University followed by a PhD. He served as a senior scientist at Smith Kline and French in the 1980s and then with Pfizer R&D at Sandwich, UK. During his 18 years at Pfizer, George had built up an impressive knowledge and experience in R&D, project and portfolio management, R&D strategy and latterly, as a senior director, leading an Intellectual Property Strategy Management initiative at Sandwich. As part of his continued development he obtained an MBA to enhance his scientific credentials. Since 2007, George has formed his own consultancy organisation to help Pharmaceutical R&D organisations to understand the complexities of R&D and in particularly, how well thought through Intellectual Property (IP) strategy can enhance new product development and revenue streams.
Questel’s New Patent Information Portal
Renaud Garat -
Sales Director, Questel
Abstract
Questel will introduce its brand new, state-of-the-art patent information platform: Questel IP Portal. Come discover new options at all levels, from searching capabilities, content, scanning, watching, analyzing, storing, sharing, and more. Everything will be covered to help you discover the fastest, most comprehensive and efficient system today.
Biography Renaud Garat is the Global Sales & Marketing Director for Questel. He has a BA degree in International Business Administration from the European Business School in London, Paris and Madrid. He has over 11 years of experience at Questel, in promoting patents, trademarks and now designs. Renaud Garat started in 1998 as an Account Executive in the Paris office and moved to the US office in McLean, VA a year later. In 2001 he was promoted Sales Manager for North America, and after moving back to the Paris office in 2004, was promoted to his current position. Renaud Garat is also a member of Questel's Executive and Development Committees.
IPI-KnowledgeExchange™ (breakout discussion groups with select topics)
During this designated time-slot in the programme, delegates will have the opportunity to participate in parallel Knowledge Exchange discussion groups. For this Session, delegates will select one Information Area of Interest group that they would like to join (Patent Information from Latin America and other Emerging Economies, Biosequence Searching - Tips and Techniques, Training of Patent Information Professionals, etc.).
Once delegates have submitted their registration form for the conference, they will be sent details separately on how to enroll for one of these Knowledge Exchange discussion groups.
Reports from the Knowledge Exchange will be on Tuesday afternoon.
Areas Of Interest
a) Patent Information from Latin America and other Emerging Economies
b) Biosequence Searching - Tips and Techniques
c) Training of Patent Information Professionals
d) Chemical Structure Searching - Tips and Techniques
e) Exchange on Search Tips: Free and Fee Databases
f) Impact on Economic Crisis on Our Work - What Are You Doing Differently?
g) Engineering Patents Information
h) The Patent Searcher's Toolbox: Which Tools Do You Use and Why?
i) Enduser Patent Searching: What Do We Train Them to Do and How?
j) Using Information From Patents in Competitive Intelligence
k) Database Compatibility: Export and Import Formats For Combining Search Results
l) Machine Translations
Some Considerations in Pharmaceutical Patent Searching –
Covering Genomics and Markush Structure Searching
Steve Chappell Mitchell - Director of Biotechnology and Genomic Services, TPR International
Judy Johnson Philipsen - Expert Chemistry and Structure Searcher,
TPR International
Abstract
Genetics-Based Intellectual Property Protection:
Comprehensive Biotechnology searching requires angles of approach including Protein, DNA, and Keyword/ Coding methodologies. The presentation will describe helpful considerations for Biotechnology information professionals to implement in their search practices. Knowing aspects of underlying genetics will empower users to provide clients the best possible service.
Using Translations in MMS Structure Searching:
In Markush structure searching, it is necessary to search not only the specific structures, but the corresponding generic structure terms as well. In MARPAT, this is supposedly accomplished by matching the specific structure CLASS rather than ATOM (ie. Pyrimidine => Heteroaryl). In MMS, doing Broader Translations does not always work in the same way. In this presentation, alternate Translation approaches will be presented.
Biography Steve Chappell Mitchell has over twenty years experience in the application of molecular/cellular biology strategies, computorial biology, and intellectual property protection. Steve is the Director of Biotechnology and Genomic Services at Technology & Patent Research (TPR) International. Before joining TPR, Steve was Senior Information Scientist at Abbott Laboratories where he worked with both scientists and attorneys. This work included the maintenance and analysis of comparative sequence-based information and responsibility for conducting all types of patent searches, ranging from prior art to in-depth freedom-to-operate and validity research. Steve’s contributions while a member of the Abbott team were well recognized. He received both the ‘President’s Award’ and the ‘Administrative Services Award of Excellence’.
Steve’s successful experience as a cancer scientist, and his participation on the Human Genome Project, have provided him with firsthand knowledge of gene cloning and sequencing. Also, Steve’s numerous patented inventorships confirm him as being on the cutting edge of technology and the patent process.
In his professional history as a longtime Molecular Biologist, Steve has been directly involved with the pharmaceutical discovery and development process, has managed laboratories and has gained a comprehensive understanding of genetics and immunology.
Among the many institutions where Steve has worked, he has spent time contributing to the Human Genome and Class II Gene Regulation research projects at CalTech and Harvard University respectively. Additionally, Steve has conducted genomic and heart disease research at Cedar Sinai/UCLA.
In intellectual property protection at TPR, Steve’s clients include most major pharmaceutical companies, and a large group of biotechnology companies and law firms worldwide.
Judy Johnson Philipsen is a TPR Patent Researcher specializing in chemistry and structure searching.
Judy began her career as a synthetic chemist in the Medicinal Chemistry Department at Parke Davis in Ann Arbor and was author or co-author of thirty-seven publications and a co-inventor on several patents. She became a chemistry/patent searcher in the Parke-Davis/Warner-Lambert Legal Department in 1989. In 1991, she transferred to the Parke-Davis Research Library and, following mergers with Pfizer and then Pharmacia, assumed the title of Information Manager in the Information Management Department at Pfizer. In addition to her role as a chemical patent searcher, she was Global Coordinator of the SciFinder Program at Pfizer and active in mentoring and training within the global Information Management Department. In addition to Markush (MMS) Searching Helpdesk, Judy is also the instructor for the structure searching component of the PERI course on Patent Information for Pharma/Biotechnology.
BizInt Smart Charts 4.0 – The Next Generation of Creating Multi-Database Reports
Diane Webb -
President,
BizInt Solutions, Inc
Abstract
The focus of current BizInt development is Version 4.0, a major upgrade to BizInt Smart Charts for Patents and BizInt Smart Charts for Drug Pipelines. Version 4.0 will introduce the concept of "reference rows" -- the ability to create a single row combining information from different sources. Reference rows will be constructed automatically based on user-defined rules. These rules will define how information should be selected from different records to construct each cell in the reference row. You will also be able to override these selections on a cell by cell basis. Reference rows will contain links to all the original records associated with a reference row.
Biography Diane Webb is co-founder, President and CEO of BizInt Solutions, Inc. Diane has 20 years of experience managing the development of software tools for information analysis. Prior to joining TRW, Inc., Diane managed several US Government projects in which the core technology used in BizInt Smart Charts was developed. In 1993, she launched the TRW "defense conversion" project which created the initial Smart Charts concept and software. In 1996, Diane and John Willmore purchased the Smart Charts product and founded BizInt Solutions. Diane has degrees in the history of science and physics from Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania. She spends much of her time outside work training and competing with her three longhaired dachshunds.
"State of the Union" in IP/Patent Information - Panel Discussion
Michael Fuller, Partner,
Knobbe, Martens, Olson and Bear, L.L.P
Minoo Philipp - Senior Patent Information Manager,
Henkel KGaA
Gerhard Fischer -
Manager, Patent Information Group,
Syngenta
This panel discussion will provide an opportunity to hear from some leading practitioners in IP/patent information on the current status of the industry and some of the key issues and challenges facing us as we enter a new decade. There will be opportunities for delegates to ask questions and contribute to the discussions.
Biography Michael L. Fuller is a partner in the San Diego office of Knobbe, Martens, Olson and Bear, L.L.P. He focuses on patent prosecution for the biotechnology and computer/Internet industries, including the area of bioinformatics, which is the merger of these two disciplines. Prior to joining Knobbe, Martens, Olson and Bear, Mr. Fuller was co-founder and President of Intronics Computer Corporation, a company that specialized in the design and manufacture of printed circuit boards.
Mr. Fuller speaks regularly on Intellectual Property issues relating to biotechnology and computer technology. He has taught Biotechnology Law at the University of San Diego School of Law and is currently vice-chair of the U.S. Patent Law Committee for the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO).
He obtained his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, and his Bachelor and Masters degrees in biology from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), specializing in molecular biology. He is admitted to the State Bar of California and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. Mr. Fuller joined Knobbe, Martens, Olson and Bear in 1991 and was registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 1993
Minoo Philipp is the Senior Patent Information Manager at Henkel KGaA in Germany. She is responsible for the corporate provision of scientific and technical information. Ms Philipp is a chemist with several years of R & D experience in the chemical industry and consulting, prior to starting a career in Intellectual Property information. She is currently the President of the Patent Documentation Group.
Dr. Gerhard Fischer is the manager of the Patent Information group in Syngenta, Intellectual Property Department.
After graduating in Chemistry and completing a thesis in Organic Chemistry at the University of Freiburg, Germany, he joined Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals as a process research scientist. In 1995, after several years as Chemistry project team leader, he moved to Ciba-Geigy’s Central Scientific Information Department to train as a patent information specialist. Five years and two company (de)mergers later, he accepted an offer to setup and manage Syngenta’s Patent Information department. In 2007 he became also appointed as manager for Patent Administration of the Intellectual Property Department in Stein.
Gerhard is a member of the board of the Patent Documentation Group (PDG).
Working in an IP Information Department: Yesterday, Today
and Tomorrow
Frederic Baudour -
Sr Information Analyst,
Cytec
Abstract
The last 15 years has seen a dramatic improvement in the processes used by knowledge management professionals in the field of Intellectual Property. For example, the migration from 100% centralized information centers towards Internet-driven end-user applications has revolutionized the industry. This has lead to an exponential increase in the quantity of information that is available directly to end-users. In many cases, this has lead to an overload of information that can adversely affect the efficiency of the information research process. Increasingly, users need to apply advanced searching and analysis techniques and tools in order to navigate through this high volume of data. This paper will review the major advances that have been made over the last 15 years and will also describe some of the current challenges that face the industry.
Biography Frederic Baudour earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from University of Mons Hainaut (Belgium) and a degree in Applied Economics – Management from Facultés Universitaires Catholiques de Mons – FUCAM (Belgium).
He began working as an Information Scientist for UCB Chemicals in 1996 and became Information Manager when UCB created the Surface Specialties division from the acquisition of the Coatings, Adhesives & Additives business of Solutia. He later moved into the role of Senior Information Analyst following the purchase of Surface Specialties by Cytec Industries.
Frederic currently works in Cytec's Knowledge Management Office, is a board member of CFIB (French Patent Information Association), and also represents Cytec at the PDG (Patent Documentation Group). In 2008, Frederic presented a poster on “Asian Patent Information on the Web” at IPI Confex, co-written with C. Boyer-Joubert and A-G Darmont, both from CFIB.
Prior Art Searching in the “Clean Tech” Sector with Dialog and ProQuest
Jane List -
Product Manager,
Dialog LLC
Abstract
Recycling, waste management and lowering Carbon emissions remain high on the global agenda as we enter the second decade of the twenty first century. Innovation is intense in these environmental technologies and particularly in the Asian economies. In the 1970s ‘green’ technologies experienced a previous period of strong growth, so ensuring that the latest new idea really is ‘novel’ in patenting terms can be a challenge. Conducting a thorough prior art search is therefore of vital importance.
This talk will illustrate, with examples, prior art searching using Dialog’s full text patent collections and non patent literature (NPL) searching in the combined scientific and technical files of both Dialog and ProQuest.
Biography Jane List is Product Manager for Intellectual Property at Dialog LLC part of the ProQuest family. Prior to joining Dialog in August 2009 Jane worked for 12 years at The Technology Partnership as a Patent Information Analyst, at DataStar in the database design team, at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the British Library. Before embarking on an information career Jane worked as an analytical chemist at Thames Water Authority.
Jane is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of World Patent Information. She wrote the Industry News column for the PIUG Newsletter from 2005 and has published several papers on patent searching. Jane has a BSc in Chemistry, an MSc in Information Science and a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law.
Pfizerpedia Patents: How we Built a Custom Database of
Patent Information
without (much) Software Development
Andrew Berridge- Advisor, Development and Medical Business Technology, Pfizer R&D
David Walsh -
Information scientist, Pfizer R&D
Abstract
This presentation demonstrates how we used new technology in Pfizer to develop a database for patent information with very little software development. Semantic MediaWiki is an exciting technology that permits easy development of custom databases or repositories of information. Semantic MediaWiki is an extension to MediaWiki (which powers Wikipedia.org and is Free Open Source Software - FOSS). It enables a wiki to behave as a fully-fledged database driven application – allowing querying, summarising and reporting of the data stored within. Learn of the progress we have made in extending the use of Semantic MediaWiki as a host for company-wide ontologies and as a producer of information for consumption by other applications.
Biography Andrew Berridge has a degree in Computer Science from the University of Kent. He joined Pfizer in 1999 as a software developer. Since then, he has enjoyed working in a variety of roles, including 3 years working in the laboratories. He is a proponent of open source technologies and is always exploring new ways to exploit them in promoting an open and collaborative environment at Pfizer. His hobbies include car restoration, model railways (including developing open source software in support of these hobbies) and playing the French Horn.
David Walsh is an Information scientist at Pfizer, and is engaged with providing chemistry, patent and competitive intelligence to research scientists at Sandwich and other locations witihn Pfizer.
David began at Pfizer in 2000, having worked for Glaxo Wellcome, Merck and Chemical Abstracts Service. He has interests in extracting information out of patents, text mining of chemical information and providing datasets on chemistry and biological data for the benefit of medicinal chemistry research and development.
PatBase: The Challenges Faced While Developing a New Patent Information Database
Rahman Hyatt-
Business Development Director,
Minesoft
Abstract
PatBase is now 5 years old and has thousands of users worldwide. First presented at the 1st IPI Conf-Ex in Lisbon in 2004, this retrospective view discusses the challenges that were faced whilst building a comprehensive patent information database and will cover the different requirements of key User Groups, the impact of free services; and the continuing requirements and trends that face patent information database producers into the near future. This paper is a consultative and pragmatic review of a range of issues that face both users and producers.
Biography Rahman Hyatt has over 16 years experience in electronic publishing. After graduating in Business Studies, he focussed early on Intellectual Property publishing at Questel.Orbit and Minesoft, working extensively with companies on site in Europe, USA and Asia. Rahman Hyatt has trained clients to use patent and trademark search tools throughout his career. These days, as Business Development Director and a shareholder of Minesoft, he plays an active role in developing the company’s product portfolio and has led specific customised development projects for corporate clients. Rahman also mentors the Sales team, combining his expertise in technology and patents. Tri-lingual in English, French and German, hobbies include classic cars, skiing and cooking for family and friends.
Food For Thought – Recipes for Success in Formulation Patent Searching
Aldo Burton -
Senior Information Scientist, GSK
Abstract
Following on from the talk by Margaret Rainey at IPI-CONFEX 2009, “The Tonic and Aperient Alterative Pill – Pharmaceutical Formulations and Patent Searching”, this presentation will discuss current approaches used at GlaxoSmithKline to meet the challenges of searching for patents relating to formulations. Case studies will be presented to illustrate some of the ways this searching can be carried out.
Biography
A biochemistry graduate from the University of Sheffield, I joined Derwent Information (now Thomson Reuters) in 1992. Here I saw my first patent application. In fact, it was a large pile of patent applications, which needed to be abstracted and indexed. Over the next seven years I held various jobs involved with the production of Patents Preview, Conference-Fast Track and World Drug Alerts - all current awareness products for pharmaceutical companies. I joined GlaxoWellcome in 1999 as an Information Scientist in the Intellectual Property department. Eleven years and one merger later, I am a Senior Information Scientist in GlaxoSmithKline’s Corporate Intellectual Property department, where I mainly support the patent attorneys responsible for GSK's vaccine products, carrying out freedom-to-operate searches and searches to support litigation, patent oppositions and potential in-licensing.
The 10th Anniversary of VantagePoint
Nils C. Newman-
Director, New Business Development,
Search Technology
Abstract
Search Technology is celebrating the 10th anniversary of our groundbreaking analytic software VantagePoint. This brief talk will highlight some of the pioneering capabilities introduced by VantagePoint over the past decade and presents some of the latest features introduced in version 6.1.
Biography Nils C. Newman is the Director of New Business Development at Search Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. For the past decade, Mr. Newman has worked on the development of analytical tools to assist in the management of technology. Mr. Newman has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Technology and Science Policy from Georgia Tech. In his spare time, he is pursuing a PhD in Economics from MERIT at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands.
Explore Asia on STN- Patents and Beyond
Elke Mueller -
Head STN Sales Industry & Patent Offices,
FIZ Karlsruhe
Abstract
Publication activities in Asian countries have grown dramatically over the last ten years, contributing more and more patent and scientific literature publications to the worldwide prior art. On STN major patent and scientific literature databases keep up to date with this enormous increase of Asian publications and continuously enhance their Asian coverage and related retrieval functionality. Various chemical, bioscience and engineering databases, like CAPLUS, BIOSIS, EMBASE, INSPEC and COMPENDEX provide access to a huge variety of journals from e.g. China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia.
This presentation will give an insight to the high quality non-patent literature from Asia covered on STN and discuss also that latest enhancements related to Asian patent coverage.
Biography Elke Mueller has a degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Biophysical Chemistry from the University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. After a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Milan, Italy she worked several years for Abbott Pharma. In 2000 she joined FIZ Karlsruhe, the European partner of STN International as STN key account manager. Later she was responsible for sales and training in the German speaking countries before being appointed head of STN Sales Industry & Patent Offices in 2003.
From Patent Landscaping and Beyond
Anton Heijs -
Ceo,
Treparel
Abstract Text analytics, which combines text mining and text visualization, is recently being used more on large patent and non patent collections. The visualization of clustering and classification results of these large document sets can gain much when one integrates this with the visualization of statistics of the document data. Treparel update and new development on text mining and visualization with KMX version 3.0
Biography Anton Heijs obtained a PhD in computation physics from Delft University of Technology. He is the founder of Treparel and the KMX technology. Currently he is managing the KMX road map and leading the research and development to provide text analysis solutions for patent and non patent literature for the patent industry and the pharma and biotech industry.
IPI-Tutorials™
During this designated time-slot in the programme, delegates will have the opportunity to participate in parallel Tutorial sessions. These are conducted in smaller groups with a tutorial style approach, providing opportunities for in-depth and practical exploration of the topics, with interaction and questions from participants encouraged.
Once delegates have submitted their registration form for the conference, they will be sent details separately on how to enroll for the Tutorials. Please note that the Tutorials will be running parallel on Tuesday afternoon. Delegates will be able to attend not only one, but two out of the four Tutorials.
IPI-Tutorials™
Abstracts and Tutor Biography
Best Practice and Techniques in Validity Searching
Gerhard Fischer -
Manager, Patent Information Group,
Syngenta
Abstract
High quality validity searches are crucial for the success of oppositions and litigations as well as for reassurance for license agreements. Extensive search efforts are required to tackle inventive step (non-obviousness) and in particular to find any novelty destroying material for granted patents. Having this pointed out it is obvious that a broad claim interpretation in the direction of inventive step, searches in non-standard sources and a very good understanding of the current state of the technology field are absolutely basic for successful validity searches. Aspects such as
- search cut-off date may be different from legal cut-off date
- use of file histories as a starting point
- process to define search elements around inventive step – the piecemeal approach
- value of publication retrieved from the Internet only (Internet Archive Wayback Machine)
- role of fulltext searching also in the non-patent literature
will be discussed in the context of best practice. On the fly contributions and sharing of best practice form workshop participants are encouraged by the way this tutorial is setup.
Biography Dr. Gerhard Fischer is the manager of the Patent Information group in Syngenta, Intellectual Property Department.
After graduating in Chemistry and completing a thesis in Organic Chemistry at the University of Freiburg, Germany, he joined Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals as a process research scientist. In 1995, after several years as Chemistry project team leader, he moved to Ciba-Geigy’s Central Scientific Information Department to train as a patent information specialist. Five years and two company (de)mergers later, he accepted an offer to setup and manage Syngenta’s Patent Information department. In 2007 he became also appointed as manager for Patent Administration of the Intellectual Property Department in Stein.
Gerhard is a member of the board of the Patent Documentation Group (PDG).
How Text Mining Is Changing the Way You Search
Wolfgang Thielemann -
Head of Information Retrieval and Analysis,
Bayer Schering Pharma AG
Abstract
Advanced text mining and post-processing workflows have found their way into information professional offices’. If these technologies are also used for searching, their influence on this initial step is more obvious than if they are used in a separate step following a Boolean search. Nevertheless they should influence the way you search to make sure you get the most out of it. This tutorial is addressing why and how these technologies change the initial search step, the iterative optimization of the search and the review process of the results.
Biography Wolfgang Thielemann is currently head of “Information Retrieval and Analysis” at Bayer Schering Pharma AG.
After receiving his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Münster, Germany in 1997 he spend a year as postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Berkeley.
In 1999 he started as medicinal chemist in the Chemical Research Department of Bayer HealthCare. After 3 years of chemical research he moved to the “Scientific Information and Documentation” department as head of the patent information group and in 2005 as head of the information retrieval group.
After the merger with Schering AG he became head of “Information Retrieval and Analysis” within the “Global Research & Development Information” department of Bayer Schering Pharma AG.
The main focus of his group is the provision of professional in-depth searches and analyses of patent, literature and pipeline information and the development and implementation of advanced post-processing and text mining technologies.
Patent Analysis Using Visualisation Techniques
Jeanette Eldridge -
Information Analyst, Discovery Information,
AstraZeneca
Abstract
This tutorial aims to provide worked examples of the application of different visualisation tools to the analysis of patent information landscapes, in order to provide a range of insights into competitor research activities and patent portfolios.
Case studies will show how specific tools (e.g. STN AnaVist, VantagePoint, Spotfire) are applied to the analysis of research areas, for example
through exploiting the use of known patent entries as placemarkers on landscapes to help to identify areas of close activity or new interest
exploring author activities and connections to see previously hidden patterns in the data
identifying potential ideas for synthetic work even without explicit searches for chemical structure information
developing visualisation using coding systems such as IPCs to identify what approaches are being applied in specific target areas
tools used to deliver interactive visualisations of disease area current awareness
Biography Jeanette Eldridge is an Information Analyst in Discovery Information at AstraZeneca, providing direct support to a range of Discovery scientists and teams. She also has a role in a global team, which is shaping the development of the Information Science & Analysis service in the framework of a knowledge engineering environment. In addition, she works closely with internal suppliers who manage the external information resources and tools, upon which the Information Science & Analysis service relies.
Jeanette has also had line and service management responsibilities during some of her 10 years at AstraZeneca, previously as part of the Global Information Science & Libraries department, as well as specific responsibilities for end-user support for desktop tools such as SciFinder and Beilstein Crossfire.
Before joining AstraZeneca in 1998, experience was gained at Boots Pharmaceuticals, and later Knoll / BASF Pharma, in retrieving and analysing patent information, particularly in the context of chemical and pharmaceutical patent prior art. Previous positions have included abstracting and editorial roles with the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, Elsevier Science Publishers and the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Jeanette has presented at a variety of UK-based workshops and international meetings, on topics in the chemical and patent information areas. An Honours degree in Chemistry and German was completed in 1983, and forms the basis of her key professional interests to date.
Use of National Patent Office Information Sources
Gerben Gieling - Group Leader IP Support - Synthon
Abstract As patent information specialists we all know how to get data out of the major information hosts. They provide us with several technology/invention focussed databases where we run our subject searches. And most of them have the Inpadoc data available for extended family display and legal status information.
For freedom to operate actions completeness of family member list and legal status is important.Coverage of bibliographic data in Inpadoc is quite extended already, still growing, but not yet complete. Legal status information in Inpadoc is less extended (compared to the bibliographic data).
To check for mistakes and missing or incomplete data in Inpadoc, the data as provided by the national offices is an important source. This tutorial will make a tour through several national office databases and point to some pieces of information where the national patent offices complete the Inpadoc data.
Biography Gerben Gieling (1967) studied chemistry at the University of Nijmegen specialising in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. In 1997 he obtained his PhD in Organic Chemistry from that same University. He joined the patent department of Solvay Pharmaceuticals as information specialist in 1996 and in 1998 he moved to Synthon BV.
Gerben is a board member of WON (2002 - present).
Use of an Enterprise Web 2.0 Collaborative Tool to Capitalize on Patent Searcher's Expertise
Odile Ravel -
Patent Information Analyst,
Sanofi Pasteur
Abstract
The CIPE Wiki is a real-life application of Web 2.0 technologies in the context of patent information searching in a collaborative mode within a big pharma. Knowing that patent searching requires the highest precision to be of adequate quality, we initiated a wiki to capture tacit knowledge and share patent searching best practices. The presentation will show how the company Patent Searcher’s CIPE Wiki renders access to critical information with utmost ease for maximum impact and cost-effectiveness. The use of a Wiki is also highly appropriate to foster communication among a community of experts.
Of note : CIPE stands for Capitalize on Information Professionals' Expertise and include members from both sanofi pasteur and Sanofi-Aventis (group wide).
Biography Odile Ravel, is an experienced Patent Information Analyst at sanofi pasteur France. Prior to becoming an information specialist, she worked in Immunological Research for 8 years at Schering-Plough Laboratory. She then moved to bioMerieux and started her career as a Patent Information Specialist. She has over 4 years experience in biotech search and analysis covering all aspects of patent information searching.
Odile has a master degree in Biotechnology from Polytech Engineer School. She is a member of the French Speaking Patent Information User Group (CFIB).
New Developments in WIPO’s Patent Information Services
Christophe Mazenc - Head, Global Database Section,
WIPO
Abstract
As the global specialized agency responsible for IP, WIPO has a mandate to promote the effective use of the IP system worldwide. The organization is currently undergoing a strategic realignment program resulting, among other things, in the identification of global IP information services as one of the core strategic goals. This will result in new services and developments aimed at improving the availability of IP information. WIPO’s Patentscope® search service is at the core of these new services. It provides a high-quality search for PCT international applications and for the national patent collections of offices participating in the program. To develop this service, WIPO has a multi-pronged project including several initiatives: 1. Development of a high-quality search engine based on modern open source information retrieval tools. 2. Development of language tools to facilitate retrieval and understanding of patent documents written in more than 10 languages. 3. Cooperation projects with IP offices, particularly in developing countries, to broaden the availability of patent information worldwide. 4. Awareness-raising and training activities to encourage the effective use of patent information. The presentation will address the latest developments at WIPO and give an in-depth review of the new patent information services.
Biography Christophe Mazenc is head of the Global Database Section within WIPO’s Global IP Infrastructure Department, and is responsible for the software development of the PATENTSCOPE® services. Christophe has been working for WIPO for eleven years and has contributed to the automation of the PCT publication procedures and to the elaboration of the production chain of the PCT electronic products.
Christophe holds a Phd in Computer Arithmetic obtained in 1993 at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon.
A View of the Current State of Semantic Search Today
Michael Hudelson - Director,
LexisNexis
Abstract
This talk will cover what semantic searching is and isn’t, as well as reviewing current semantic search options on the market. Particular points to be covered include the following:
Static vs. dynamic
Learning corpus
Overcoming the “Black Box” issue
Biography Michael Hudelson holds Bachelor & Master’s degrees from Indiana University and a J.D. degree from the University of California. He practiced law before joining LexisNexis in 1996
CEPIUG: The Confederacy of European Patent Information User Groups
Anne-Gaëlle Darmont - Patent Information Analyst, Sanofi Pasteur
Abstract
Short history of the CEPIUG, main goals and activities, and who are its Members (European national/regional patent information user groups).
Biography Anne-Gaëlle Darmont obtained an Engineering Degree in Biotechnology from Polytech'Clermont-Ferrand and a M. Sc. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Clermont-Ferrand II, France, both in 1996.
She was Information Specialist at Biogemma (Limagrain Research Center), from 1998 to 2000, before joining sanofi pasteur, the vaccines division of sanofi-aventis Group, where she became Patent Information Manager.
She is currently President of the French Speaking Patent Information User Group, CFIB and board member of the Confederacy of European Patent Information User Groups, CEPIUG.
Patent Information Retrieval Contest (PIRC) 2009 in JAPAN
Abstract
In Japan the third online Patent Information Retrieval Contest (PIRC) was held in 2009.
The results and administrative improvement in these three years are reported with an aim of Executive Committee for PIRC and an ideal image for Patent Information Specialists of PIRC.
One of the successful results is the measuring of the abilities of the patent information specialists in quantitative terms. Some future outline is also reported.
Biography Mr.Yoshiharu Nakade is the chairman of the Executive Committee of PIRC. He was also former chairman of Intellectual Property Information Search Committee of Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA). He has retired from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
Dr.Tsutom Kiriyama is the deputy chairman of the Executive Committee of PIRC. He is also a core-person of Patent Documentation Group of INFORMATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION,JAPAN(INFOSTA). He has retired from TEIJIN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY CENTER LTD.
Success Examples of the Internship in the Field of Intellectual Property
Izumi Tsuzuki - Associate Professor, Graduate School of IP Osaka Inst. of Tech.
Abstract
Osaka Institute of Technology is the only university which has a faculty of intellectual property in Japan, and has a graduate course in intellectual property. One of the universities’ highlights is its specialized internships in the field of intellectual property.
Sometimes (or very often), an internship is apt to burden the companies accepting the students. However, in our case, the graduate students educated by the professors with a career in practical intellectual property have gotten high evaluations, with a hands-on focus. They are especially expected to contribute in patent searching, and acquiring of patent information retrieval skills is very important.
I will introduce the key points of intellectual property internship activity at OIT and the information retrieval program for that.
Biography Izumi Tsuzuki holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Kyoto University (Japan). She worked for Maruzen for more than 10 years as an instructor of Dialog Information System and patent databases. After resigning from that company, she joined a patent office in Osaka. After some years, she joined KMK Digitex and G-Search (those are Japanese database providing companies and/or an agent of Dialog). Since April of 2005, she has been an associate professor of the Graduate School of Intellectual Property of Osaka Institute of Technology (Japan). She is one of the vice chairs of the committee of Online Patent Retrieval Contest at INPIT and AKPIC.
An Improved Quality Control and Scoring System for Patentability Search Reporting
Kalpana Ravi - IP Analyst, Philips Intellectual Property and Standards
Abstract A new score based quality control system solving existing problems has been a long standing demand for many search teams. This system is based upon generation of a novel evaluation matrix to be used for evaluation of search reports by the evaluators, the matrix then in turn generates a score independently. The matrix includes a few criteria, sub-criteria, and some options under each sub-criterion. Additionally, a numerical value is assigned to each of these options. The options are carefully chosen so as to give opportunity for improving performance of the search team and to identify the best searching performance. More importantly, the scores and weighting obtained under each sub-criterion gives a handle to the manager to tune the system for maturing the search team.
Biography Kalpana Ravi has been with the IP&S group of Philips as patent analyst from the year 2003 onwards. She has performed a large number of patentability and validity searches. She has done commendable work along with a team of members in creating an alternate Quality control and scoring system. She is acknowledged as an expert searcher in various areas of technologies. The author is a great supporter of green technology and owns patent applications in alternate energy generation methods. From 2001 to 2003 she has been with Philips Semiconductors contributing towards IP protection of Philips System On chips, where she has implemented new protection methods for various ASIC design flows. She has been instrumental in an activity called as “Gaon Chalo”, which is a Sustainability initiative within Philips, whose objective is to find meaningful products and solutions for rural India, and useful products like Philips wood stove and Variable power eye glasses for rural children were the two products for which “gaon chalo” conducted market study.
During 1983 to 2001 she has been with the Defense Research and development Organization of India, where she has contributed in the area of signal processing and Radar data processing for different Radar systems. She has been awarded a certificate by the president of India towards significant contribution towards building a signal processor for well known radar. She has a few papers in her name in the area of Radar electronic beam steering strategies, Radar signal processing for removal of I, Q quadrature channel instabilities, Radar data processing algorithm based on Joint probabilistic data association in National conferences on Radar, On IP protection of DFT modules. She also has co-authored a paper on "Green technology Patents: A bird’s eye view". She also had presented a paper on “Application of Triz principles to find solution for electrical power problem in rural India”.
She has guided many projects in Signal processing, Radar data processing algorithm development, patent landscaping, and patent growth in certain technology areas.
She has done her Masters in System Science and Automation from the Electrical department of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.
BiSSAP - Biological Sequence Submission Application for Patents
Stephane Nauche - IQ, Life sciences, Head of Unit, EPO Bartosz Kondratowicz, Wojciech Tomanik, Helene Courrier, Menaka Narayanasamy*, Ana Richart de la Torre, European Patent Office and * European Bioinformatics Institute
Abstract
The Biological Sequence Submission Application for Patents (BiSSAP) is a tool developed by the European Patent Office in collaboration with the European Bioinformatics Institute to facilitate submission of biological sequences as part of patent applications. The tool handles preparation of the sequences, their verification and generation of sequence listing files.
Biography
Will be available soon
Non-Redundant Patent Sequence Databases with Value Added Annotations
Stephane Nauche- EPO Weizhong Li*, Hamish McWilliam*, Ana Richart de la Torre, Adam Grodowski, Irina Benediktovich and Rodrigo Lopez*, European Patent Office and *European Bioinformatics Institute
Abstract
Here we describe a collection of non-redundant patent sequence databases, which cover the public patent sequence data and have been enriched with additional data from the patent documents. A sequence detection algorithm has been developed to automatically detect nucleotide and protein sequences in European patent applications.
Biography
Will be available soon
Gain Competitive Insight by Applying Text Analytics to Strategic Information Sources
Gilles Montier -
Strategic Account Manager, Life Sciences,
TEMIS
Abstract
Today, Life Sciences organizations must effectively deal with information overload to stay ahead of competition from discovery and development to marketing phases.
Information is a raw material that information specialists must collect, sort and understand in order to distribute and integrate in their processes of anticipation, innovation and decision-making.
The Life Sciences industry faces a paradoxical situation: as the volume of available documents continues to grow, access to relevant information becomes increasingly complex.
Luxid® Information Analytics is a feature-rich portal designed to search and analyze information, discover and share underlying knowledge with information consumers. The Competitive Intelligence Skill Cartridge™ plugged into Luxid® is designed to automate the processing of information flows as part of a Competitive Intelligence strategy.
This allows Life Sciences organizations to shorten information discovery cycles, extend end-user collaboration and speed up business and technical processes.
Covering a comprehensive scope of topics, TEMIS' Competitive Intelligence Life Sciences Edition Skill Cartridge™ together with Luxid® Information Analytics is an effective solution dedicated to Life Sciences industry watch challenges.
Biography
At TEMIS, Gilles Montier manages the sales activities of the Life Sciences accounts throughout Europe. Gilles started his career at France Telecom R&D where he worked on Information Retrieval systems. Before joining TEMIS, he worked for various international software corporations developing multilingual natural language interfaces and search engines to scientific literature and patents. Gilles is a specialist in Text Analytics and Document Management solutions and holds a post-graduate degree in Computer Science & Linguistics.
Recent Developments Concerning the International Patent Classification
Antonios Farassopoulos -
Head Int'l Classifications & Standards, WIPO
Abstract
From January 2011 the division between core and advanced levels in the IPC will be abolished. Small Offices will be able to classify using the main groups instead of the core level. New versions of the IPC will be published once a year, in electronic form only. By end of 2010 a new publication platform will be introduced allowing term searches and statistical analysis in the IPC. The following technical areas are under review and will lead to new introductions in the IPC: GPS, Accumulators, Power assisted bicycles, Bioinformatics, Air bags, Electric connectors, Clearing land minefields, Plasma displays, Business methods, Nanotechnology applications etc. A detailed catchword index is under preparation for Environmentally Sound Technologies.
Biography Antonios Farrassopoulos is head of WIPO’s International Classifications and WIPO Standards Service which is responsible for the maintenance, revision and publication of the IPC. Mr. Farassopoulos has been employed at WIPO since 1994 in the capacity of IPC expert. Before joining WIPO, he worked as a patent examiner at the EPO. He holds a doctorate in electrical engineering obtained from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne.
IPI MasterClass™Presentation
Trials for the Patent Searcher – an Introduction to Litigation Sources
Stephen Adams -
Managing Director,
Magister Ltd
Abstract
Legal proceedings in relation to patents do not always happen in court. Many jurisdictions have some form of post-grant opposition leading to a quasi-legal action within the patent office. Some infringement hearings may be conducted by national Customs officials, if they relate to alleged infringing goods entering the country. Disputes over patents may be resolved by arbitration or mediation services instead of by court order. Even those cases where a court action is threatened may eventually be resolved before the case comes to trial. All of this means that the information sources needed to answer the 'simple' question - "Has patent XY 123456 been litigated?" - are scattered far and wide, and often unfamiliar to the patent information specialist. This IPI-MasterClass will attempt an overview of some of the most common post-grant actions, and improve our understanding of the sources of information available to the general public, who are not party to the proceedings.
Biography Stephen Adams is managing director of Magister Ltd., an information and training consultancy specialising in patents documentation. He trained as a chemist at the University of Bristol, then completed a Masters degree in Information Science at City University London, and is a Chartered Member of both the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP). He has worked in technical information for over 25 years, in central UK government, private research associations and industry, including 9 years with Zeneca Agrochemicals (now Syngenta) as their principal patent searcher. He formed Magister Ltd. in 1997. The company has clients from the patent information user (and non-user) communities, the major patent database producers, patent offices, online hosts and industry professional development groups. Stephen has held board and committee positions in both the UK Patent and Trade Mark Group (PATMG) and PIUG Inc., the International Society for Patent Information. He is currently a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for the Elsevier journal “World Patent Information” and the Council representative for PATMG at CILIP.
The European Patent Register - One Single Resource for
Legal Status Information on all European patents?
Dan Shalloe - Head of Section,
European Patent Office
Abstract
The EPO's Register Plus service is going through some major changes to make it even better. It will soon offer a whole range of search possibilities, including a "SmartSearch" like the one in esp@cenet. The EPO is also working on making the dream come true of one central place for legal information on European patents after grant.
Biography Daniel Shalloe studied Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College in London. In 1989, he started at the EPO in The Hague as a search examiner, moving to Vienna to join the newly formed patent information team in 1991, where he still works today. He is responsible for the EPO's quarterly publication Patent Information News, and for the annual Patent Information Conference.
Spreading the Word – A Tailored Outreach Program Leveraging
In-House IP Knowledge and Focusing on Client Education
Natalie Pilote -
Patent Analyst,
Novartis
Abstract
A global customized patent information training program for discovery chemists was created and implemented. Training needs pertaining to patents and the patenting process were assessed. Survey findings highlighted several key topics including, understanding patent families and legal status, the differences between types of patent searches, and the strengths and attributes of patent databases. Training modules were presented as hour-long interactive classroom based sessions. Client feedback was sought at each stage of the project to ensure that needs and expectations were continually met. Based upon feedback from the initial phase of the program, further training modules will be designed and rolled-out in the coming year.
Biography Natalie Pilote is a patent analyst for Novartis in Basel, Switzerland. She conducts value added and comprehensive intellectual property analysis and works in partnership with the attorneys and scientists to evaluate patentability and freedom to operate. Prior to joining Novartis, Natalie held several positions as an information professional, namely at Wyeth (Pearl River, New York), Duracell (Bethel, Connecticut) and Biochem Pharma (Quebec, Canada). Natalie has almost 20 years of active involvement in the pharmaceutical industry and has cumulated a diverse work experience, ranging from chemical and patent searching, to library and information resource management.
Natalie received her Masters in Chemistry from University of Montreal (Quebec, Canada) and her Masters in Library and Information Science from Southern Connecticut State University (New Haven, Connecticut, USA).
A Status Update on the Development of Certification of Patent Information Professionals
Bettina de Jong - Head Patent Analysis,
Shell International B.V.
Abstract
In 2009 a framework for the certification of patent information professionals was laid done in a common document of the Patent Documentation Group (PDG) and the Confederacy of European Patent Information User Groups (CEPIUG). Since then these groups started working with joint efforts and significant progress has been made for instance in the development of mock examination papers. This presentation will describe what has happened so far, and give an update of the status at the time of the conference.
Biography Bettina de Jong is Head Patent Analysis at Shell International. She started working for Shell as a research chemist in 1985 . She worked in research for 7 years, then moved to information science. In 1997 she joined Shell's IP department to become a patent information specialist. Since 2005, she manages the team of patent information specialists in The Hague, London and since recently also Houston. Bettina is chair of the Dutch patent information user group WON, and gives this presentation as chair of the Working Group Certification of the Confederacy of European Patent Information User Groups (CEPIUG).
Workshops: 7th and 11th March 2010
Understanding Patent Families on STN
Robert Austin -
STN European Training Manager, FIZ Karlsruhe
Abstract
The global protection sought for an invention is typically determined from its patent family data, yet the complex relationships between patent publications may lead to differing representations of the patent family in various databases. Learn the unique features of the patent family files on STN - CAplus, Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI), and INPAFAMDB, as well as multifile patent family search and display techniques. The topics covered in this session will both increase your understanding of how patent family databases are built, and your confidence in the comprehensiveness of your patent family search results on STN.
Biography Robert Austin is currently STN European Training Manager for FIZ Karlsruhe, the European partner of STN International, and his past experience with FIZ Karlsruhe includes 8 years working throughout the United States as Regional Sales Manager. He is a specialist in technical training for patent databases on STN, including Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI), INPADOC, GENESEQ, USGENE and PCTGEN. Prior to joining FIZ Karlsruhe in 2001, he worked for 9 years at Derwent Information Ltd (now Thomson Reuters), consecutively in three roles: Patent Indexer, European Customer Trainer, and Product Manager for DWPI on Dialog, Questel and STN. Robert graduated from Huddersfield University (UK) with a bachelor's degree in Applied Chemistry in 1991, and has been searching and teaching STN since 1996.
Kick Start “Open Innovation” with Dialog and ProQuest Content and Innography Visualizations
Ian Pearce -
Training & Applications Consultant, Dialog
Abstract
Reduced R&D budgets In the current economic climate have not lessened the need to bring new products on to the market more quickly and cheaply than ever before in order to provide additional revenue streams. On the contrary, it is now an imperative. So how is it possible in effect to achieve more with less?
“Open Innovation” accepts that there is innovation or expertise outside of your immediate company that could be harvested for your own gains. But how do you identify that innovation? And, once the technology or solution has been identified there is a need to assess relevance and importance and the strategic fit with your organisation.
This talk will highlight how the authoritative content on both Dialog and ProQuest, coupled with unique visualizations available in the IP Intelligence tool Innography, can be used to stimulate “Open Innovation”.
Biography Ian Pearce joined Dialog in 2006, prior to which he spent 12 years working within the Thomson Corporation (now Thomson Reuters) in various positions including Online Relationships Manager, Derwent World Patents Index Product Manager and Technical Online Help Desk Executive. He began his career in the information industry within the patent editorial department at Derwent Information.
Ian has a 1st Class BSc (Hon.) degree in Chemistry with German and is based in London.
Latest News & Developments from Minesoft:
PatBase, PatentArchive, PatentOrder
Rahman Hyatt, Director, Minesoft
Jochen Lennhof, Regional Business Manager, Minesoft
Abstract
This presentation will summarise new data, new features and the very latest developments in Minesoft products, including:
PatBase, the international, searchable, patent family and full-text database.
PatBase incorporates additional full-text and bibliographic data, new visualisation software, new text analysis tools and in-built machine translation as well as a unique search engine for non-Latin languages.
PatBase Express, the companion service, has been updated with a range of new features for end-user searching.
To make it easier to locate and view PDF copies of patent documents, PatentOrder has been updated with machine translations, additional collections and new Minesoft Patent Family Portal viewing features.
PatentArchive captures competitive intelligence for strategic use within a corporation and the latest capabilities within this product will be reviewed.
Biography
Rahman Hyatt has over 16 years experience in electronic publishing. After graduating in Business Studies, he focussed early on Intellectual Property publishing at Questel.Orbit and Minesoft, working extensively with companies on site in Europe, USA and Asia. Rahman Hyatt has trained clients to use patent and trademark search tools throughout his career. These days, as Business Development Director and a shareholder of Minesoft, he plays an active role in developing the company’s product portfolio and has led specific customised development projects for corporate clients. Rahman also mentors the Sales team, combining his expertise in technology and patents. Tri-lingual in English, French and German, hobbies include classic cars, skiing and cooking for family and friends.
Jochen Lennhof holds a Masters degree in Civil Engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) from the RWTH University in Aachen, Germany. He joined Minesoft in 2004 and manages Minesoft’s business and clients in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, playing an active role in developing corporate In-house and work-flow solutions. Prior to joining Minesoft, Jochen Lennhof worked for a Biotech company in Berlin as a Business Development Manager, as well as gaining over 3 years experience with KPMG, consulting in technology in Germany. He was recently awarded a post-graduate Certificate in German Intellectual Property Law from the University of Hagen. In April 2009 he relocated to Germany, where he heads Minesoft’s offices in Düsseldorf.
Sharing an Experience Switching from QPAT to the New Questel Portal, “Orbit.com”
Christophe Vougny -
European and French Patent Attorney / Head of the Patent Search Department
Cabinet Plasseraud
Renaud Garat -
Sales Director, Questel
Abstract
After several years using QPAT intensively, Cabinet Plasseraud decided to beta-test the new Questel Portal. This workshop will consist on sharing searchers' experience at Cabinet Plasseraud, focusing on how different both services are, and their conclusions.
Biography Mr. Vougny has a Master’s degree of Engineering (University Pierre and Marie CURIE, 1992), a Research Master of Robotics (ENSAM, 1993) and a Professional Master of Industrial Property (CEIPI, patents 1998, trademarks and designs 2001).
Mr. Vougny started working in the field of patents in 1994 as patent searcher in an IP law firm. He automated some patent data processing and specialized in prior art searches, mainly for litigation cases. During a period in an industrial company he conducted Freedom To Operate researches and studies, drafted patent applications, implemented technical watches and also dealt with trademark and design files.
Mr. Vougny joined the Cabinet Plasseraud in 2002 and focused on the field of consumer products (writing implements, household appliances, packaging) for patent drafting and prosecution, Freedom To Operate opinions and invalidity studies. In 2003, Mr. Vougny trained a first patent search specialist. The Patent Search Department now comprises five patent searchers having at least a master degree in science and degree in IP law for most of them. They are able to cover nearly all technical fields in order to satisfy the various needs of Cabinet Plasseraud’s clients.
Renaud Garat is the Global Sales & Marketing Director for Questel. He has a BA degree in International Business Administration from the European Business School in London, Paris and Madrid. He has over 11 years of experience at Questel, in promoting patents, trademarks and now designs. Renaud Garat started in 1998 as an Account Executive in the Paris office and moved to the US office in McLean, VA a year later. In 2001 he was promoted Sales Manager for North America, and after moving back to the Paris office in 2004, was promoted to his current position. Renaud Garat is also a member of Questel's Executive and Development Committees.
Upgrade Your Vantage Point on Patent Information
Nils C. Newman -
Director, New Business Development, Search Technolgy
Abstract
Today anyone can get good access to great patent information. Thus possessing patent information no longer provides much competitive advantage. To gain competitive advantage in today’s global economy, one must be able to effectively analyze vast amount of patent information and turn that analysis into actionable intelligence.
This workshop will cover practical steps to improve your ability to analyze and utilize patent information. The session will include practical analytical demonstrations using VantagePoint analytical software leveraging a variety of information content.
Biography Nils C. Newman is the Director of New Business Development at Search Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. For the past decade, Mr. Newman has worked on the development of analytical tools to assist in the management of technology. Mr. Newman has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Technology and Science Policy from Georgia Tech. In his spare time, he is pursuing a PhD in Economics from MERIT at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands.
Creating and Updating Multi-Database Reports in BizInt Smart Charts for Patents 3.3 and 4.0
John Willmore -
VP, Product Development, BizInt Solutions Inc.
Abstract BizInt Smart Charts for Patents helps you create, customize and distribute tabular reports from the leading patent databases and from gene sequence and non-patent literature databases.
This workshop will provide “tips and tricks” for creating, customizing, updating and distributing reports using BizInt Smart Charts for Patents 3.3, with a special focus on reports combining patent and gene sequence information. We will then demonstrating using the BizInt Smart Charts for Patents 4.0 Alpha software to create “reference rows” combining information from related records into a single row in your HTML report.
This workshop is designed for both current users of BizInt Smart Charts and those who want to learn the capabilities of BizInt Smart Charts for Patents 4.0.
Biography
John Willmore is Vice President, Product Development, for BizInt Solutions, Inc. and manages the development of all aspects of the BizInt Solutions product line. John has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Rice University and over 20 years experience in software development. He was the head of the TRW Smart Charts team at TRW, Inc. and along with Diane Webb, founded BizInt Solutions in 1996. John has 15 years of experience in processing, analyzing and integrating patent and drug pipeline information, and has worked closely with patent and drug pipeline publishers over that period.
John plays amateur ice hockey and is an American Kennel Club agility, field trial and earthdog judge, as well as one of the top dachshund agility handlers in the US.
Searching Chinese Patents on Dialog: Full Text and Legal Status
Jane List - Product Manager,
Dialog LLC
Abstract This Workshop will introduce the brand newSciPat Chinese full-text patents and tility models database that will soon be launching on Dialog. Accessing the most up-to-date information from China is important whether you’re undertaking a freedom-to-operate or prior art search or monitoring industry activity in China. The availability of machine translations of complete patent claims and descriptions from Chinese patents offer exciting new possibilities for searchers. Up to date legal status information is also available in English. The new Dialog File 325 content has been created by SciPat and Matrixware™ using state-of-the-art statistical machine translation technology combined with intellectual processing and intelligent conversion. It is the first statistically-intellectually translated full-text patent data collection. The file offers access to Chinese patents and utility models from 1985 onwards and contains over 3.5 million full-text records, each with a representative image. We will also look at the complementary coverage of Chinese patents and patent families on INPADOC, DWPI, and PCI on Dialog.
Biography Jane List is Product Manager for Intellectual Property at Dialog LLC part of the ProQuest family. Prior to joining Dialog in August 2009 Jane worked for 12 years at The Technology Partnership as a Patent Information Analyst, at DataStar in the database design team, at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the British Library. Before embarking on an information career Jane worked as an analytical chemist at Thames Water Authority.
Jane is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of World Patent Information. She wrote the Industry News column for the PIUG Newsletter from 2005 and has published several papers on patent searching. Jane has a BSc in Chemistry, an MSc in Information Science and a Certificate in Intellectual Property Law.