USPTO screencast part 1 - keyword searching patent information

The latest PHOSITA Screencast (or Scrawdcast if you prefer) is here: Searching the US Patent Trademark Office Website for Patent Information.

This screencast walks you through the steps of keyword searching the US Patent and Trademark Office’s online issued patent and pending application database.

The PTO’s websites (uspto.gov) is the first place everyone should start when searching for U.S. patent literature.  Hopefully this short tutorial will get you on your way to searching arcane technologies in no time. 

The second installment of this screencast will walk through the steps of searching by technology classification – a great way to (1) get and stay current in a technology field and (2) keep an eye out on what your competitors may be patenting or filing patent applications.

Drop your online search tips into the comments below and receive some karma in return – the comments are moderated, but I approve them at least twice a day.  If you have any ideas for future screencasts – things you would like to know, have demonstrated etc.  – drop me an email or put it in the comments.