You can enter your search terms separated by a space. You do not have to type in the default operators, as the system automatically uses the correct operator as follows:
Title |
AND |
Abstract |
AND |
Full text |
AND |
Publication number |
OR |
Application number |
OR |
Priority number |
OR |
Publication date |
OR |
Applicant |
AND |
Inventor |
AND |
CPC |
AND |
IPC |
AND |
The default operator in the Smart search field is AND.
The mandatory operator for combining two or more input fields in the Advanced search field is AND.
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