The Citation Map allows you to see at a glance all of the forward and backward citations that a particular patent has; this is useful for when you are trying to identify prior art or potential infringement on a specific patent.
It is possible to show the citation information of the patents that belong to the same Simple or INPADOC family as the patent you are currently viewing. You can also group these entries by Application Number or Authority.
You have the ability to extend this citation map indefinitely. If a “+” appears next to a patent, you can display the backward or forward citations that this patent may have (generations).
Click any of the patent numbers to display relevant information; you will also have the option to view the patent or download the PDF document.
Finally, the camera icon enables you to take a screenshot of the map and save it to your computer.
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