Clarivate EPI Manual Codes 2022 Part 3

About this manual

This document is part of the EPI Manual Codes User Guide, designed to assist users in applying Clarivate’s intellectual indexing to electrical and electronic patents. It provides subject indexes, coding criteria, and concordance tables for patent classification.

The guide is intended to be used alongside Parts 1 and 2 for optimal use, as it serves as an aid rather than a standalone reference. It includes detailed subject indexes and appendices for technologies such as 3D/4D/5G printing, semiconductor materials, and electrical machinery.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Subject Index
• Appendix 1: EPI Subject Matter Coverage
• Appendix 2: EPI Manual Coding Criteria
• Appendix 3: IPC to EPI Manual Code Concordance
• Appendix 4: Concise Guide to EPI and Mechanical Classification
• Appendix 5: Nanotechnology
• Appendix 6: Green Technology
• Appendix 7: Internet of Things

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this document?

It assists subscribers in using the intellectually-assigned indexing applied by Clarivate to electrical and electronic patents.

How can I find appropriate EPI codes for a patent?

You can use the alphabetical subject index, direct reference to code listings, the IPC to EPI concordance, or statistical analysis of online search results.