Patent Search Masterclass

About Course

Unlock the secrets of effective patent searching with this comprehensive, hands-on masterclass led by Manisha Rawat. Designed for students, professionals, and seasoned IP experts alike, this course goes beyond theoretical concepts to demonstrate real industry search practices used by patent professionals around the world.

Through guided modules, you will learn how to perform detailed prior art searches, build the right mix of keywords, apply Boolean operators, and navigate global patent databases with confidence. Each lesson focuses on developing your analytical mindset — the very skill that separates a good searcher from a great one.

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to carry out comprehensive patent searches, interpret search results effectively, and make informed decisions about innovation and intellectual property protection.

Course Content

Module 1 : Introduction to Patent Search
An overview of what prior art search is, why it’s important, and how your personal style and thought process shape the way you search.

Introduction to Prior Art Search

Module 2: Exploring Patent Databases
Learn to navigate major publicly available patent databases and perform efficient prior art searches using free global resources.

Module 3: Boolean Operators can change the game
Understand and apply Boolean logic — using AND, OR, and NOT — to refine and structure your patent searches with precision.

Module 4: The Thought Process Behind Selecting the Right Keywords
Develop the mindset for identifying the most effective keyword combinations for accurate and relevant prior art results.

Module 5: Live Patent Search Demonstration: How Experts Work.
Watch a complete live search in action, applying everything you’ve learned — from keyword creation to Boolean operators — on databases like Google Patents. Used by Industry Experts.

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1 : Introduction to Patent Search
An overview of what prior art search is, why it’s important, and how your personal style and thought process shape the way you search.

Introduction to Prior Art Search

Module 2: Exploring Patent Databases
Learn to navigate major publicly available patent databases and perform efficient prior art searches using free global resources.

Exploring Patent Databases

Module 3: Boolean Operators can change the game
Understand and apply Boolean logic — using AND, OR, and NOT — to refine and structure your patent searches with precision.

Using Boolean Operators : The Game changer.

Module 4: The Thought Process Behind Selecting the Right Keywords
Develop the mindset for identifying the most effective keyword combinations for accurate and relevant prior art results.

Selecting the Right Keywords

Module 5: Live Patent Search Demonstration: How Experts Work.
Watch a complete live search in action, applying everything you’ve learned — from keyword creation to Boolean operators — on databases like Google Patents. Used by Industry Experts.

Live Search : Expert Style.

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1 : Introduction to Patent Search An overview of what prior art search is, why it’s important, and how your personal style and thought process shape the way you search.

Introduction to Prior Art Search

Module 2: Exploring Patent Databases Learn to navigate major publicly available patent databases and perform efficient prior art searches using free global resources.

Exploring Patent Databases

Module 3: Boolean Operators can change the game Understand and apply Boolean logic — using AND, OR, and NOT — to refine and structure your patent searches with precision.

Using Boolean Operators : The Game changer.

Module 4: The Thought Process Behind Selecting the Right Keywords Develop the mindset for identifying the most effective keyword combinations for accurate and relevant prior art results.

Selecting the Right Keywords

Module 5: Live Patent Search Demonstration: How Experts Work. Watch a complete live search in action, applying everything you’ve learned — from keyword creation to Boolean operators — on databases like Google Patents. Used by Industry Experts.

Live Search : Expert Style.

Module 1 : Introduction to Patent Search
An overview of what prior art search is, why it’s important, and how your personal style and thought process shape the way you search.

Module 2: Exploring Patent Databases
Learn to navigate major publicly available patent databases and perform efficient prior art searches using free global resources.

Module 3: Boolean Operators can change the game
Understand and apply Boolean logic — using AND, OR, and NOT — to refine and structure your patent searches with precision.

Module 4: The Thought Process Behind Selecting the Right Keywords
Develop the mindset for identifying the most effective keyword combinations for accurate and relevant prior art results.

Module 5: Live Patent Search Demonstration: How Experts Work.
Watch a complete live search in action, applying everything you’ve learned — from keyword creation to Boolean operators — on databases like Google Patents. Used by Industry Experts.