SmartSearch

Welcome to the new look Espacenet.

Numerically, this is actually version 5 but we don't really know what happened to version 4! Although it looks radically different, Espacenet v.5 delivers the same quality document search service as its predecessor. You'll see that the user interface has been completely redesigned, but this is more than just a cosmetic face-lift. We've also taken the chance to improve the lay-out, usability, ergonomics, and navigation, using contemporary design criteria, in consultation with the user community. You'll also notice the new look Espacenet logo

But new functions and features haven't been forgotten either. In v.5 first release we've included an export-to-Excel function, RSS feeds, breadcrumb navigation, query history, amongst others. These features have been developed and implemented after collecting feedback from you, the users, as always.

For a limited period, v.5 Espacenet will run in parallel with the legacy systems at ep.espacenet.com and v3.espacenet.com. to enable users to become familiar with the new Espacenet v.5. However we expect to turn off the legacy systems in one or two months' time. We recommend that you bookmark the new URLs now. If you're one of the 90% of Espacenet users who access the service directly: http://worldwide.espacenet.com/ is the URL to remember.

National offices will gradually adopt and customise the new GUI for their own Espacenet instances.

We hope you enjoy searching with the new Espacenet v.5. We thrive on feedback and we'd like to hear yours - tell us what you think about the new Espacenet GUI.

Write to espacenet@epo.org using the subject GUI

We 're waiting to hear from you.