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904.02(b) Search Tool Selection [R-3] - 900 Prior Art, Classification, and Search

904.02(b) Search Tool Selection [R-3]

Detailed guidance on the choice and use of specific search tools can be established only within the context of the special requirements of each Technology Center (TC). However, a general methodology following a "decision tree" process, set forth below, for making broad decisions in search tool selection is suggested.

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decision tree for a general method of searching an application

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