Advanced search criteria: Boolean operatorsAdvanced search criteria: Boolean operators
You can combine search terms using the Boolean operators AND or OR to refine your searches.
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You can use a maximum of four terms for each search field.
You can use a maximum of 20 terms for all search fields.
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Search Term |
Finds patent applications that contain |
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Applicant: John OR James OR Smith |
Any of the words John, James or Smith |
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Applicant: John AND James AND Smith |
All of the words John, James and Smith |