INPADOC basic: looking for answers

When looking at a publication in Espacenet, have you ever clicked on the “Legal events” tab? Did you see a list of legal events, categories, event descriptions, event dates, but couldn't quite figure out how to use it? Or perhaps you are just curious to find out more about this rich source of data? Then why not attend the beginner’s seminar on INPADOC legal events? INPADOC is a unique collection of legal information on the life of patents, featuring legal event data from over 40 patent authorities. In this online seminar we explore the background and coverage of INPADOC, look at examples of patent applications and their legal status history and find out about the latest additions to the database. We also identify some of the pitfalls when using legal status data and how to avoid them.