Name standardization is designed to address the challenges associated with inconsistent naming and corporate changes in patent data.
What is name standardization?
Name standardization focuses on unifying the names of applicants, inventors, and assignees within patent data. By implementing this process, we aim to ensure consistent representation of each entity across your datasets, significantly improving the quality and precision of your analysis.
How does name standardization work?
We now automatically detect and correct name variations. This means discrepancies in spelling or format for the same entity will be unified into a single, consistent format.
For example:
Before Standardization:
EXAMPLE COMPANY & CO
EXAMPLE COMPANY GMBH
EXAMPLE COMPANY
After Standardization:
EXAMPLE COMPANY
Why is name standardization important?
The benefits of Name Standardization include:
Greater consistency in data, facilitating easier tracking and examination of patents.
Enhanced analytical accuracy due to uniform data representation.
Time savings and reduced effort in data cleaning.
Where will you see the impact?
The effects of Name Standardization will be noticeable throughout all functionalities. Expect to see:
More readable results lists.
Accurate analytics in applicant charts.
Overall enhancement in various aspects of your workflow.
Access to original names
We ensure that the original names remain accessible in the patent viewer. These can be utilized in your search filters, maintaining the flexibility of your analysis.
Manual adjustments with 'Group Applicants'
To cater to your specific needs, the 'Group Applicants' allows for manual adjustments of names. Located in your results list, it enables you to group and rename applicants as required. Additionally, your workspace includes manual aliases settings for in-depth customization.
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