2nd Workshop on “Patent Searching with Classifications”
AIDB, in collaboration with the University of Bologna, has organized a second workshop on the topic of “Patent searching with classification “ , held by Dr. Stephen Adams , for November 9 and 10, 2010, in the computer room of the Faculty of Economics of Bologna, in continuity with the event scheduled last year.
The workshop is divided into two days: the first is for “academics” (reserved for University of Bologna staff and, if space permits, AIDB members), and the second is for “professional searchers” (reserved for AIDB members). Registrations for both days will not be accepted.
Below is detailed information about the program.
Title: 2nd Workshop “Patent Searching with Classifications”
Format: Theoretical/practical course with computer-based search exercises
Instructor: Dr. Stephen Adams
Language: English
Location: University of Bologna – Computer Lab of the Faculty of Economics, Piazza Scaravilli
Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with a lunch break
Number of spots: 30 (per day)
| November 9 |
| Day 1: Patent Searching Using Classifications (for Academia) – UNIBO Members Only |
| Topics: |
| A Brief Introduction to Patent Classification. Why Use It at All? |
| The Development of Patent Classification |
| The International Patent Classification: A Brief History and Post-Reform Developments |
| Derivatives of the International Patent Classification and the European Patent Classification |
| Introduction to Other National Classification Systems: U.S. and Japanese Classification |
| Practice session |
| November 10 |
| Day 2: Patent Searching Using Classifications (for Search Professionals) – For AIDB Members Only |
| Topics: |
| A Brief Introduction to the Development of the IPC |
| Important Changes to the IPC for Searchers |
| Tools for Using the IPC Effectively |
| IPC derivatives, ECLA FI |
| Introduction to Other National or Commercial Classifications: U.S. and Thomson |
| Practice session |
Registration is now open (for AIDB members only); please send your registration to the AIDB Secretariat. If the maximum number of available spots for a given day is exceeded, registrations will be considered in the order in which they are received, with priority given to the first registrant from each company or organization; subsequent registrants from the same company or organization may be accepted depending on availability.
Click here for the program in PDF™ format.
Short Biography of Dr. Stephen Adams
Stephen Adams earned a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Bristol, UK, followed by an M.Sc. in Information Science from City University, London, UK.
For several years, he worked as a technical information researcher in the field of food science at the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food.
After serving as editor of “International Packaging Abstracts” at Pira International, he joined ICI Agrochemicals (later Zeneca Agrochemicals) as their principal patent researcher in 1988.
He founded Magister Limited in 1997.
Stephen is a member of the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP).
Between 2002 and 2006, Stephen served as the first non-U.S. “Director at Large” for the Patent Information Users Group (PIUG Inc).
In May 2008, he received a Special Recognition Award from the PIUG. The citation noted that this was in recognition of:
- Stephen’s Tireless Service to PIUG,
- Ten Years of Excellent Patent Search Workshops,
- Member of the PIUG Board of Directors from 2002 to 2006,
- Having Been Voted “Favorite Speaker” Countless Times
He is also on the editorial board of *World Patent Information*, the international journal for industrial property documentation, information, classification, and statistics.
The aim of World Patent Information is to provide a global forum for the exchange of information among professionals working in the field of industrial property information and documentation, and to promote the widest possible use of the related literature.