How to apply a filter to a Search
What is the Filter Bar?
The Filter Bar on the IPlytics Platform is an essential tool for refining search results, allowing users to hone in on the most relevant data after executing an initial search. This feature is designed to enhance the user experience by providing a straightforward and efficient way to apply additional criteria to search results, ensuring that users can quickly access the information they requirements.
How to apply a filter to a Search
To apply a filter, users simply need to click the check box next to the desired filter option. The filter is then automatically applied, streamlining the process and reducing the necessity for manual input. This functionality is particularly useful for users who need to sift through extensive amounts of data to locate specific patents or standards documents.
Combining filter options
For certain filters you can combine different filter options e.g., to select multiple patent offices or combinations of publication / application / declaration / expiration dates. To add another date, you can click on “Add another date” below the date filter section (see below screenshot at the bottom). If you want to look at patents that are not active i.e., lapsed or expired you must switch the active filter setting to -No- and then click the check box to refine the results to patents where active = No (see below screenshot under the 'Patent Office' section).
In total you can refine the following filters:
- Active – identifies patents that are not lapsed, revoked, withdrawn, or expired based on an estimation of the latest legal status event provided by the patent office.
- Granted – identifies all granted patent documents provided by the patent office.
- Transferred – identifies patents that have been transferred based on the change of ownership given by the legal status field. We only consider patents as transferred where the first assignee and current assignee are two different legally independent companies.
- Litigated – identifies patents referenced in worldwide patent litigation cases. Litigation data is sourced from the LexisNexis International Litigation Database.
- Pooled – identifies patents listed in a patent pool program.
- Semantic Essentially Score – identifies the semantic essentially score of a patent which ranges from 0 – 100.
- Ultimate Owner – identifies the ultimate owner of a patent.
- Patent Office – identifies patents by the patent office of filing.
- Dates – defines time ranges for publication date, application date, declaration date, priority date earliest and expiration date.
- Kind Type – identifies the kind type of a patent document provided by the patent office.
- Type – identifies if the patent is identified as a potential SEP based on an existing declaration (Declaration), patent pool information (Pooled) or the LexisNexis IPlytics approach of identifying undeclared patents (Undeclared Patent)
- Technology Generation – identifies the technology generation by the standard documents classified for each technology generation.
- Technology Standard – identifies the technology standard which is mainly a subset of the technology generation by the standard document classified for each technology standard.
- Standard Doc ID (normalized) – identifies the version-reduced standard document number.
- Committee Groups – defines the specific working group in 3GPP that created the technical specifications.
- Release – defines a set of technical specifications from ETSI that were published in a specific standard release.
- Industry Sector – defines LINK webpage 6 industry sectors a patent can be classified to by combinations of IPC/CPC classes.
- Industry Field – defines LINK webpage 35 industry fields a patent can be classified to by combinations of IPC/CPC classes.
- Declaration Origin – identifies the declaration origin of a potential essential patent. A patent might be classified as a potential SEP based on an original declaration document or patent pool information (Original Declaration), based on a Simple Family Expansion which is done for declared patents, or based on the LexisNexis IPlytics approach of identifying undeclared patents.
The Filter Bar provides a wide range of filtering options, allowing users to refine results based on various attributes. For instance, users can filter patents by their active status, identifying those that are not lapsed, revoked, withdrawn, or expired. The Granted filter allows users to focus on patents that have been officially granted by the patent office. Additionally, the Transferred filter identifies patents that have changed ownership, while the Litigated filter highlights patents involved in litigation cases.
Other filtering options include the Pooled filter, which identifies patents included and listed in a patent pool program, and the Semantic Essentially Score, which ranges from 0 to 100. Users can also filter by Ultimate Owner, Patent Office, and various date ranges, such as publication, application, declaration, priority, and expiration dates.
The Filter Bar also supports more specialized filters, such as Kind Type, Technology Generation, Technology Standard, and Standard Doc ID (normalized). Users can refine results by Committee Groups, Release, Industry Sector, and Industry Field, providing a comprehensive set of tools for detailed analysis.
Moreover, the platform supports for the combination of various filter options, enabling users to select multiple patent offices or define combinations of dates. This flexibility ensures that users can customize their searches to meet specific requirements, whether they are conducting competitive analysis, portfolio management, or strategic planning.
Summary
In summary, the Filter Bar on the IPlytics Platform is a powerful feature that enhances the search capabilities of the platform, empowering users to conduct precise and detailed analyses of patents and standards. By offering a comprehensive range of filtering options, the platform ensures that users can effectively navigate the complex landscape of SEPs and other patent data, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic insights.