Patent navigation system usually consists of patent database, search engine, analysis tool, evaluation model and so on. Patent database is the basis of patent navigation, which contains patent documents in many fields and can improve retrieval efficiency and accuracy. Search engine is the core of patent navigation, which is used to realize the search function. Users can obtain relevant patent information by inputting keywords, classification numbers and other information according to their own needs. Analysis tool is an important part of patent navigation. By analyzing the patent literature, users can understand the information such as technology development trend and competition pattern. Evaluation model is a supplement to patent navigation, which is used to evaluate patent value and patent maintenance cost, and can help users make patent investment and management decisions.
In practical application, patent navigation can be applied to scientific research institutions, enterprises, law firms and other fields. Scientific research institutions can use patent navigation to help researchers better understand the trend of technology research and development and improve the efficiency and quality of scientific research. Enterprises can use patent navigation to understand their own technical fields and carry out technological innovation and product research and development. Law firms can use patent navigation to help clients with patent infringement lawsuits and patent applications.
To sum up, patent navigation is an important intellectual property service, which can provide users with comprehensive, accurate and fast patent retrieval services. In the future, with the continuous development of technology and the improvement of patent protection awareness, the application scope and functions of patent navigation will be continuously expanded and improved to provide users with better patent services.