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var Codes0 = new makeArray("==========================\r\n===SUMMARY CONTENT===\r\n==========================\r\n1.     Patent Authorities - 41 countries\r\n2.     Patent kind letter-codes\r\n3.     Abreviations\r\n4.     Disclaimer\r\n5.     Example of using this guide\r");

var Codes1 = new makeArray("==========================\r\n===DISCLAIMER===\r\n==========================\r\nThis Web page, and the other pages of the www.patentsonline.com.au Website, are provided Free to the public. \r\nYou should also keep in mind that we provide this information volutarly and FREE of charge. \r\nSince we have no control over such information, we cannot be responsible for the errors may occur. No liability is accepted for any errors of commission or omission. However, if you come across any problems in using the hypertext links, please let us know. \r");

var Codes2 = new makeArray("==========================\r\n===LEGEND===\r\n==========================\r\nPCT     Patent Cooperation Treaty\r\nEPO     European Patent Office\r\nEP       European Patents\r\nWIPO     World Intellectual Property Organisation\r\nOPI     Open to Public Inspection\r");

var Codes3 = new makeArray("==========================\r\n===ABOUT===\r\n==========================\r\nThe main purpose of this page and information is to help you, as far as possible, with the least possible description of the most commun letter-codes you may come across reading a patent specification/document.\r\n However, you should learn that with a very few exceptions the meaning of these letter-codes can be different from one source to another, from vendor to vendor, and from one conutry to other.\r\n Keep in mind that the only best and certain source of information is the Patent Authority which has published the initial document you may want to consult.\r\n\r\n     Example:\r\nLets say that you found through your patent search a number like AUB 65947/81. If you know how to interpret this number, you will save lots of time. \r\n\r\nIn this particular case:\r\nAU - Australia\r\n81 - 1981, year appl. was filed\r\n65947 - Patent application number\r\nB - Examined and accepted patent\r");

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