French Patents

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Main Subject
Enter words that describe the subject of the patent. All records, including titles and abstracts, are in French, but English subject indexing is available from 1987 forward. For different word endings, use the ? wildcard: SUPERCONDUCT? Combine words to get specific information. Example: SUPERCONDUCT? AND (INSULATION OR THERMAL SHOCK)
International Class
Enter an international class code just as it appears in a patent, with all punctuation. For example, class code G08C-021/00.
Patent Assignee
Enter the name of the patent or application owner. For example, HUGHES ELECTRONICS. Do NOT include words like Corp., Inc., etc.
Inventor
Enter any part of the inventor's name. Examples: RAYMOND CHAUVETTE. If you are unsure of the inventor's first name, enter CHAUVETTE. (To search by the company that owns the patent, use Patent Assignee.)
Patent or Application Number
Enter the two-letter country code followed by a space and the number just as it appears in the patent or citation, with all punctuation. For example, patent number FR 2743871 or application number FR 97667.
List of country codes. Check the Priority Only box to restrict application number searches to the priority application only.
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Patent or Application Year
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French Patents. Coverage of patent documents and their legal status since 1966.


 
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