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Updated: Apr 26, 2005 |
A Derwent Saved Search is a tool that allows you to save a frequently-used Derwent search so you can quickly execute that search — any time — without having to reconstruct the query.
A Derwent Alert is a companion tool that allows you to select a schedule and automatically rerun your Derwent Saved Searches and either store the results for later review or email the results directly to you.
Together, these tools give you a perfect way to easily and efficiently monitor competitor and industry patent activity.
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Derwent Saved Searches and Alerts have two pricing components:
- Alert charges which may apply each time an Alert is run
- Derwent Search charges inherent in the running and re-running of Saved Searches
Charges are impacted by the frequency you choose to have your Alerts run. Please note that Delphion Basic registrants do not have access to Derwent.
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For Delphion Unlimited subscribers: An unlimited number of Alerts are included as part of the Delphion Unlimited Subscription. See the section on search charges (following) for the additional Derwent charges associated with this feature.
For Delphion Premier subscribers: Alerts are available on a pay-per-use basis. See the section on search charges (following) for the additional Derwent charges associated with this feature.
Premier subscribers are charged per Alert, each time an Alert is generated — and the charges continue to accumulate until the Alert is turned off. Charges for this automated Alert service are set by run-frequency and not according to the amount of data you capture. There are no additional charges for email updates. See the section on search charges (following) for the search charges associated with this feature.
| Derwent Alert Frequency |
Derwent Alert Charge to Unlimited Subscribers
(search charges are separate) |
Derwent Alert Charge to Premier Subscribers
(search charges are separate) |
| Weekly |
Free |
$10.00 |
| Every 2 Weeks |
Free |
$15.00 |
| Every 4 Weeks |
Free |
$20.00 |
| Upon Collection Update (see Note) |
Free |
$8.00 |
Note: The Derwent collection on Delphion is updated 70 plus times per year.
For Delphion Basic registrants: Delphion Basic registrants do not have access to Derwent.
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Derwent access is available to Unlimited and Premier subscribers on a per-use cost basis. Each time a Derwent Saved Search or Alert is run, you will be charged $4. If you choose to view any Derwent Records from your Saved Search or Alert Result Set, you will be charged $6 per Derwent Record viewed.
The following guidelines apply to the pricing of Derwent searches in conjunction with the Derwent Saved Search and Alerts feature:
- A unique Derwent Saved Search can be rerun as many times as you want within an update period and there will only be one charge for running that Saved Search.
An update period is the time that a collection remains the most current one available on the Delphion website. As soon as a new update to the Derwent collection is posted, new search charges are applicable if/when you rerun your Saved Search. See our Collection Coverage and Update page for more information on collection updates.
- Modification of a Derwent Saved Search really creates a new or additional Derwent Saved Search and as such, run charges are calculated separately from other searches you may also have saved.
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You can save your Derwent searches on the Delphion website without creating Alerts for them — there are no charges for this service beyond the normal Derwent search charges (per search and optional test runs made while saving your search).
You can go back at anytime and run your search manually — or create an Alert. This feature saves you from having to reconstruct complex queries each time you want to use them.
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- Initiate the creation of a Derwent Saved Search from the Save Search/Create Alert link at the top of your Derwent Result Set or from the Create new saved search button on the Saved Search page within My Account.
- The Add New Derwent Saved Search page displays (shown following).
- Enter a Search Name (required). The Search Name can be up to 20 characters, spaces and punctuation are allowed.
- Optionally, enter a Description.
- The Query String box displays the query you have chosen to save. Optionally, edit the query shown.
- Optionally, choose to Test Run your search, see Derwent Pricing information, or see Current Charges. You will be billed appropriately for any test searches you run.
- Click Save to create a Derwent Saved Search.
- The Saved Searches page displays with your Derwent and Delphion Saved Searches.
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- From the Derwent Saved Searches section (shown following), click Alert in the Actions column at the end of the row showing the search for which you want to create an Alert.
- The Edit Derwent Alert Settings page displays (shown following).
- The Alert Status radio button will be defaulted to ON to create your Alert.
- Your Search ID, Search Name, and Description display in un-editable fields to help verify you have chosen the correct search to set for Alert.
- In the Frequency drop down box, indicate the frequency with which you want your Alert to run. Upon collection update is the default.
- In the Next Alert drop down box, indicate when you want your first/next Alert sent. Starting with this date, Alerts will be run at the Frequency you specified in the previous step.
NOTE: You can also use the Next Alert setting to temporarily suspend your Alert — for example, if you go on vacation — by setting the date a week ahead.
- Under Email Options, indicate your preferences regarding email notification upon running of your Alert. If you choose Don't send email in the first column, then it makes no difference what is selected in the second column.
NOTE: If you select the Don't send email option, you will need to check your Saved Searches to see if any have updates available.
- In the Email address field, verify that this is the address to which the Alerts should be sent, correct the address if necessary.
- In the cc list field, optionally enter additional email addresses to which the Alerts should be sent. Separate multiple email addresses with commas.
- Optionally check the Use current preferences… box to set these preferences as the default for all Alerts you will create in the future.
- Click Submit to complete the set up of your Alert.
- The Derwent Saved Searches page redisplays and the clock icon will show that your Alert is ON.
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You can merge, edit, clone, run or delete your Derwent Saved Searches.
Merging Derwent Saved Searches
You can merge Derwent Saved Searches to create more complex searches, accommodating large query strings or to create a new merged search while retaining the original Saved Search statements as separate entities.
- In the ID column, check the boxes in the rows representing the searches you wish to merge.
- Click the appropriate radio button to choose to Merge selected searches by AND or OR.
NOTE: Use AND to join two or more search terms that must both be present in your new merged search. Use OR to join two or more search terms if only one must be present in your new merged search.
- Click the Merge button to initiate the merge.
- The Merge Derwent Saved Searches page displays allowing you to name your new search and optionally perform a test run. You will be billed appropriately for any test runs performed.
Editing Derwent Saved Searches
From the Derwent Saved Searches page you can delete Saved Searches.
- On the Saved Searches page, in the Actions column, click Edit in the row representing the Derwent search you want to edit.
- The Edit Derwent Saved Search page (shown following) displays.
- From the Edit Derwent Saved Search page, you can change the query string or any of the parameters defining this Derwent Saved Search.
- You can optionally perform a test run, you will be billed appropriately for any test runs performed.
- Click Save to save your edits.
- The Saved Searches page re-displays.
Cloning Derwent Saved Searches
Use cloning to create a copy of an existing Derwent Saved Search, make changes to the search, and save it as a new search. Your original search is retained.
- On the Saved Searches page, in the Actions column, click Clone in the row representing the search you want to clone.
- The Clone Derwent Saved Searches page displays.
- From the Clone Derwent Saved Searches page, you can change the name, the query string, or any of the parameters defining this Derwent Saved Search.
NOTE: You are not required to enter a new name for this cloned search. Two searches can carry the same name, the (un-editable) ID will keep them separate and allow you to identify which search you want to work with.
- You can optionally perform a test run, you will be billed appropriately for any test runs performed.
- Click Save to save your new cloned search.
- The Derwent Saved Searches page re-displays.
Running Derwent Saved Searches
From the Saved Searches page you can manually run your Saved Searches. Appropriate charges apply unless this collection has not been updated since this Saved Search was last run.
- On the Saved Searches page, in the Actions column, click Run in the row representing the search you want to run.
- Your Derwent Saved Search runs and your Result Set displays.
Deleting Derwent Saved Searches
From the Saved Searches page you can delete Saved Searches.
- On the Saved Searches page, in the ID column, check the boxes in the rows representing one or more searches to be deleted.
- Click Delete.
- The Delete the Following Derwent Saved Searches page (shown following) displays asking you to confirm your deletion request.
- Click Yes to delete your Saved Search(es).
- The Saved Searches page re-displays.
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