Defining a Cipher Family ID and converting patent numbers into a Cipher Family ID
What is a Cipher Family ID?
A Cipher Family ID is a reference given to a group of patent families.
How to convert patents numbers into Cipher family IDs
To convert patent numbers into Cipher family IDs:
1. Open a spreadsheet with the patent numbers in one column and copy the data onto the clipboard
2. Open Classification. From your homepage, select 'Patent Upload' from the advanced tools:
3. Paste your patents into the text-box and click 'Upload' located just above the box. Next, Classification will confirm the patent numbers found in the database.
4. Select 'Add to Report':
5. Name the portfolio by selecting the pencil icon next to the automated name. This is certainly a good idea if you wish to upload multiple lists to a report. You can then filter to the lists in the report:
6. Click 'Next' and 'Create the Report'.
7. From the report output, select the 'Report Families list view' icon:
Note that any export of this data will contain the columns and data shown in the families view, and any filtering to the data will also be applied. To have the 'Cipher family ID' in the export, make sure that this column is selected in the 'columns' drop down.
8. Click 'Export' and download the data as Excel or CSV. Cipher will convert the patent numbers into Cipher Family IDs.
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