Table of ContentsThe Journal of Information Science and Technology
Association
(Johono Kagaku to Gijutsu)
Vol. 52 i2002j ,@No.6
Special feature : Business Method Patent
Basic Information of gBusiness Method Patent"
Hirokazu AOYAMA
(Japan Patent Office (3-4-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8915))
Abstract : In this report, I explained on the concept, the specificity, the legal system and the present state of working of the Business Model Patent (Business Method Patent/Business Method-related Inventions), and followed and analyzed the subsequent state of the Business Model Patent (Business Method Patent/Business Method-related Inventions) that has attracted attention. And then we showed how we should address hereafter to the Business Model Patent (Business Method Patent/Business Method-related Inventions).
Keywords : business method patent / business method-related inventions / e-commerce /internet / patent law / examination-guideline / patentability
Influences of Business Method Patent
MitsuhiroKATO
(Meisei International Patent Firm (MITSUI SUMITOMO BANK Bldg. 7F, 18-19, Nishiki,2-Chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0003))
Abstract : The basic underpinnings for protecting the Business Method Patent is accomplished at some level by the revision of the patent examination guideline and other efforts. Some problems such as an infringement of gCross Border" or gJoint Infringement", however, still remain unsolved. BMP has the different influence from traditional patents in respect that protecting the infra-structure of business could substantially allow a patentee to monopolize the business. Consequently, many companies are required to change a patent strategy to consider both filing and executing a patent's right. Even those companies or departments, which have had no interest in a patent till recently, are now beginning to recognize its value. In respect to the filing, it becomes more important to find out if the invention would be invaluable enough based of their business plans. Furthermore, it is required to execute a right bringing the standardization into view.
Keywords : Business Method Patent / Cross Border / joint infringement / Examination Guideline / Revision of Patent Law / Enforcement / Standard
Searching Business Method Patent Database
Yasushi KAWAGOE
(G-Search Limited, Database Service Dept. (LOOP-XBldg. 9F, 3-9-15 Kaigan, Minato-ku,Tokyo, 108-0022))
Abstract : The number of Business Method Patent's Kokai, which draw attention from the press around 1998, has been rapidly increasing since summer in 2001, this increase of search object means increase of workload to maintain the high level of search quality. And again, in the wake of Business Method Patents, divisions and companies which are not used to be familiar with patents are getting interested in them by bits. From now, to choose search tools from many systems depending on the search object and skill would be important. In this article, the focus is on Business Method Patent Database of G-Search and how to use, criteria for data selection and its contents will be introduced in detail.
Keywords : patent information / patent classification / Business Method Patent /information service / database / G-Search / information search system
The Information Source of Business Model Patents
Toru YAMAUCHI
(Thomson Corporation KK Derwent Information Japan (Palaceside Bldg.5F, 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-0003))
Abstract : While the number of business model patent applications has increased in Japan, the approval rate has been decreasing. It has been noted that insufficient prior patent search is one cause of the decline. One way of solving the problem is patent reference using a patent information database. Derwent Information offers the database that comprehensively covers the patent information on all the fields in over 40 nations of the world. This article is introducing the patent information database Derwent offers, including the business model patent information database known as ge-commerce and business process patents."
Keywords : Derwent / business model / patent / patent information / database / Thomson /e-commerce / WPI / scientific information
Retrieval of business method patents and estimation of its result
Hiroshi NAGASAWA
(FUJITSU LIMITED Patent Planning Dept. (1-1,Kamikodanaka 4-chome, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 211-8588))
Abstract : Through an inspection on key words and patent classifications appeared in related patent documents, we usually try to find out what are the important key words and useful patent classifications for retrieving aimed patent information, not only for so-called business method patents. This paper shows an example of retrieval on a certain business method-related invention and suggests what are the better ways for the retrieval on business method patents through an inspection on key words and patent classifications derived from the results of the example.
Keywords : business method patent / patent classification / IPC / FI / F-term / ZEC / fixed key word / fulltext search
Perspective of Business Method-related Inventions from User
Junko BABA
(NEC Patent Service Ltd. (4-5-11 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023))
Abstract : On requesting searches for business method-related inventions, engineers in the electronics industry tend to expect the result be a group of patents that span a broader technology area. This article outlines the methods the author employs for selecting search words and patent classification classes suitable for this type of searches, followed by an example case gmethods of payment for vending machine purchases using a cellular phone" which was discussed in the online users group (OUG) patent section meeting.
Keywords : Business Method-related Inventions / IT Industry / Exhaustive Search /Development Idea / Technical Term / Full Text Search / Concept Search
Term gInformation" in terminological aspects
Hideshiro NAKAMOTO (Integrated Researches for Information Science (Sendagi 2-10-4, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0022))
Abstract : Principle and application of terminology are briefed by describing the etymology and terminological aspects of ginformation" as example. Concept, characteristics, definition, term and relations between concepts are summarized with analyzing synonymy, polysemy and homonymy of terms. Further, multilingual transitions are referred to linguistic nature of terms.
Keywords : terminology / concept / difinition / synonymy / polysemy / homonymy /multilingual / thesaurus
Special feature : Publication of Universal Decimal Classification Japanese CD-ROM Version with Retrieval System and its Application
Toshiaki TABUCHI
(698-6 Soshi, Matsuda,Ashigarakami, Kanagawa, 258-0004)
Abstract : The titled UDC CD-ROM version translated to Japanese from English Master Reference File by UDC-Consortium has been published as one of 50 years anniversary projects of Information Science and Technology Association, Japan (INFOSTA). A UDC system is characterized by main features such as high classifying precision and recall ratio even when a free keyword information retrieval system is mainly utilized by a highly developed computer. The Japanese CD-ROM version is discussed focussing on viewpoints of its data content and application. Frequent revision by making the most of the data electronically filed from a printed version, is expected hereafter.
Keywords : Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) / Master Reference File / CD-ROM version / Electronic file / Printed file / Descriptor / Free keyword / Information Science and Technology Association, Japan (INFOSTA) / Applications