Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI)
Training Opportunities
Derwent World Patents Index® (DWPI) is the world's most comprehensive database of enhanced patent documents. Thomson Scientific's subject experts analyze, abstract and manually index every patent record, making it easier for you to quickly find the information you need to make informed decisions. Whether you are interested in patents for their technical content, for business planning and development, or for protecting the innovations within your own organization — DWPI gives you the most complete picture possible.
We invite you to explore the following Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI) training opportunities.
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Free Derwent World Patents Index Education & Training
Whether you want to get the basics and get started fast — or fine tune your skills, Thomson Reuters can help with a variety of targeted training opportunities. Classes are conducted over the internet — some live with open question-and-answer sessions — and others prerecorded so you can take advantage of them at your convenience, around the clock.
- Live Sessions
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Introduction to International Patents (DWPI)
Learn the terminology and basics of international patents, including publication types, numbering conventions, resources for patent searching and the basics of patent families.
- Recorded Training
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Searching DWPI for Prior Art on Dialog
Learn about various tools for researching prior art on Dialog, including Boolean and proximity operators, searching by classifications and using keywords.
(8 minutes)
ViewSearching DWPI for Prior Art on Questel
Learn about various tools for researching prior art on Questel, including Boolean and proximity operators, searching by classifications and using keywords.
(7 minutes)
ViewSearching DWPI for Prior Art on STN
Learn about various tools for researching prior art on STN, including Boolean and proximity operators, searching by classifications and using keywords.
(8 minutes)
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Support & Training Materials
Introduction & Overview
- Derwent World Patents Index Brochure PDF
- Derwent World Patents Index coverage map PDF
- Derwent World Patents Index patent authority and kind code coverage
- Sample records
- Number of records
- Introduction to Derwent Chemical Indexing PDF
- Open Access Licensing
- Chemical Patents Index overview PDF
Getting Started
- Tools of the Trade for using DWPI on Dialog PDF
- Tools of the Trade for using DWPI on Questel•Orbit PDF
- Tools of the Trade for using DWPI on STN PDF
Training Aids
Derwent World Patents Index user guides
- Online user guides PDF
- Value add user guides PDF
- Chemistry Specific user guides PDF
- Polymer Specific user guides PDF
- Engineering Specific user guides PDF
- DWPI on STN Workshop Manual PDF
- STN Patent Forum Workshop Materials
Database Look-up Facilities
- Patentee Code Lookup Facility — Search facility for Derwent Patentee Assignee codes
- Manual Code database lookup — text search for Manual Codes
Quick Reference Cards
- Search Tips & Samples — Help with online patent searching
- Search Commands Comparison — Comparison of common search terms PDF
Derwent World Patents Index Reference
- 2009 Online Database Price List — Prices are in US$, contact your host for local currency pricing PDF
- American/British Dictionary — Listing of American/British spelling differences
- Derwent Classification System — Details of Derwent's simple classification system for all technologies
- Transportation Codes — new mechanical codes covering all areas of Transportation
- Glossary of Terms for Thomson Reuters Databases
- Kind Codes — an introduction to patent specification descriptors
- Latest Updates — Latest country publication dates and serial numbers
- User Groups
- Patent Assignee Codes — Information on how these are developed and applied
- Application of Patent Assignee Codes with respect to mergers or demergers
- Patent Number formats on Online Hosts
- Standard Abbreviations — Common abbreviations used in Derwent titles and abstracts
- Guide to Reading Japanese Patents
- WIPO Codes — World Intellectual Property Organization Country Codes
FAQs
- Derwent World Patents Index on Dialog — Content
- Derwent World Patents Index on Dialog — Implementation
- Derwent World Patents Index on Questel.Orbit — Content
- Derwent World Patents Index on Questel.Orbit — Implementation
- Derwent World Patents Index on STN — Content
- Derwent World Patents Index on STN — Implementation
Customized Training
Our Professional Services group can also customize training for your specific needs — contact us if you would like to find out more.
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