Cooperative Patent Classification
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Introduction
The Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) effort is a joint partnership between the USPTO and the EPO where the Offices have agreed to harmonize their existing classification systems (ECLA and USPC, respectively) and migrate towards a common classification scheme.
Objectives/strategy
- Improving patent searching
- Sharing resources
Activities
- Documenting classification practices
- Designing and implementing the IT infrastructure
- Developing training material
- Developing a Quality Assurance system for the classification
Milestones
- 25 October 2010: Joint statement launching the project
- 1 November 2010: Freeze of the USPC scheme
- 25 October 2011: Launch of the CPC website
- 1 July 2012: Freeze of the ECLA scheme
- 1 January 2013: Launch of the CPC