IPC
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n. Stands for International Patent Classification. A system used to organize and search for patents based on the type of technology they describe.
n. Abbreviation for International Patent Classification. A hierarchical system of technical classifications used to categorize patents and patent applications by their subject matter.
The researcher used the IPC to find similar patents in the field.
When filing for a patent, the inventor must identify the correct IPC codes to ensure the application is reviewed by the right department.
The transition to the IPC was designed to standardize patent searching across national boundaries, allowing researchers to identify prior art more efficiently in a globalized economy.