Why do we still need classification when so much documentation is now searchable in full-text or at least abstract form? How is it possible to search effectively with so many different classification schemes around? What are the problems associated with a common classification scheme and how can they be avoided? Will the IP5 proposed Common Hybrid Classification Scheme help or hinder matters? How useful and reliable are Japanese F-terms in focusing a search? Will the other big Asian patent offices apply deep-indexing schemes similar to the F-terms to their documentation to facilitate the search process?
These are some of the questions that we will tackle in the discussion round. Why - because the growth in Asian documentation in the last couple of years means that the region cannot be ignored and the only sure way to retrieve relevant documentation for a non-native speaker (and often for native speakers) is via the available classification.
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Nigel writes on Feb 1, 2009 2:14:17 PM
(Institution/Organisation: European Patent Office)
I am looking forward to receiving your input which can stimulate this discussion.
One of the keypoints for me personally as a director at the EPO is how can my examiners improve their retrieval of Chinese and Korean documents - I assume this is also an issue for external users who are active in Asia.
Daniel Aran writes on Apr 23, 2009 12:25:10 AM
Even if one use a unique classication system. There can still be a great difference in the way classifiers assign classifications to documents. Therefore it is also important to harmonise the way of classifying, e.g. by developing methods and tools.
Daniel Aran
(Examiner at EPO)
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