González HR, Cruz GM

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ABSTRACT

Objective: a methodological procedure is proposed to conduct freedom-to-operate searches using patent documentation-related legal technical information.
Methods: first, characterization was performed of a large number of open-access patent databases available on the Internet (Patentescope^®, Latipat, Espacenet, Invenes, Depatisnet, Lens.org and Patentinspiration) with respect to time coverage and number of Cuban patents, followed by identification and analysis of two information sources referring to their legal status (INPADOC y WIPO Register Portal).
Results: Patentscope^® and Invenes were considered to be the best databases, since they allow to search the entire document (title, abstract, description and claims) by means of key words. Depatisnet was found to be useful for inquiries about the International Patent Classification as re-classified by the German Patent Office. However, it is recommended to use all the databases studied to avoid content-related errors and other limitations to do with search functions. Based on the possibilities offered by the information sources analyzed, a search procedure for an HIV/AIDS preventive drug was implemented and perfected, showing that there was freedom-tooperate in Cuba for its exploitation, as well as the relevance of the tools and the methodology used to perform this type of search.
Conclusions: in this case study a procedure is made operational and evidence is provided of the importance of implementing the freedom-to-operate search service to facilitate access to patented inventions, especially in the medical-pharmaceutical field.