GDD/2019/246/RFI - Implementing Markush Structures Search in Patentscope

PATENTSCOPE is a free, online, public, patent search system developed by WIPO. During the last two years, search functionality for exact chemical structures and substructures were introduced. The goal of this RFI (Request for Information) is to identify key service providers in the chemical search consultancy field that would have the technical capabilities to capture the Markush structures included in the description and claims of patent documents, to index them and eventually make them searchable so that the search of patented chemical structures in PATENTSCOPE becomes more complete. --- This RFI does not constitute an invitation to tender. The information is being sought strictly for the purpose of gaining knowledge of the services available and should not be construed as intent, commitment or promise to acquire services or solutions offered.