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However, if you enter a query starting with an uppercase letter followed by lowercase letters, the search system will automatically search for a name (nm=Siemens). The default logical operator in this field is AND. See also the Entering queries and Limitations entries in the Help section.</p> </div> <a name="anc2"/> <div id="q2"> <hr/> <div class="clearfix"> <ul class="floatRight"> <li><a class="top" href="#toplink">Top Link</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3>How do I use field identifiers in Smart search?</h3> <p>Field identifiers narrow your search down to a specific field. For instance, you can use the field identifier &#034;in&#034; to search for an inventor, e.g. in=siemens. You can find all the possible field identifiers and more about how to use them in the Field identifiers entry in the Help section.</p> </div> <a name="anc3"/> <div id="q3"> <hr/> <div class="clearfix"> <ul class="floatRight"> <li><a class="top" href="#toplink">Top Link</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3>Can I search for a group of terms in Smart search?</h3> <p>Yes. Enter the group of terms in quotation marks, either with or without a field identifier, e.g. &#034;laser diode&#034; or ti=&#034;laser diode&#034;. The words are then treated as a single search term and the order will be respected. If you don&#039;t use a field identifier, the term will be searched in the text fields title, inventor, applicant, opponent and representative.</p> </div> <a name="anc4"/> <div id="q4"> <hr/> <div class="clearfix"> <ul class="floatRight"> <li><a class="top" href="#toplink">Top Link</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3>Can I use operators in Smart search?</h3> <p>Yes. Logical operators can be used to limit or broaden a search query. There are five types of logical operator. If you do not enter a logical term the default operator is AND. You can find out more about them and how to use them in the Operators entry in the Help section.</p> </div> <a name="anc5"/> <div id="q5"> <hr/> <div class="clearfix"> <ul class="floatRight"> <li><a class="top" href="#toplink">Top Link</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3>Can I use wildcards (truncation symbols) to search in Smart search?</h3> <p>Yes. There are three truncation symbols you can use to extend or limit the range of your search. You can find out what they are and how to use them in the Truncation entry in the Help section.</p> </div> <a name="anc6"/> <div id="q6"> <hr/> <div class="clearfix"> <ul class="floatRight"> <li><a class="top" href="#toplink">Top Link</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3>How do I create a Register Alert account?</h3> <p>Click the link &#034;Enrol for a username and password&#034; and make sure to follow and confirm the four steps in the registration procedure.</p> </div> <a name="anc7"/> <div id="q7"> <hr/> <div class="clearfix"> <ul class="floatRight"> <li><a class="top" href="#toplink">Top Link</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3>What should I do if I forget my password or username?</h3> <p>Click the link &#034;Forgotten login details?&#034; and follow the instructions to receive a username reminder or new password by email.</p> </div> <a name="anc8"/> <div id="q8"> <hr/> <div class="clearfix"> <ul class="floatRight"> <li><a class="top" href="#toplink">Top Link</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3>Do I have to accept the terms and conditions?</h3> <p>Yes, if you want to create a Register Alert account, the terms and conditions must be accepted.</p> </div> <a name="anc9"/> <div id="q9"> <hr/> <div class="clearfix"> <ul class="floatRight"> <li><a class="top" href="#toplink">Top Link</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3>Does the EPO have a data protection policy?</h3> <p>Yes. When you enrol for an account, you will see a link to the terms and conditions that apply. Paragraph 14 deals specifically with our data protection policy. There is also a link to our terms and conditions in the footer of all EPO online products (&#034;Terms of use&#034;).</p> </div> <a name="anc10"/> <div id="q10"> <hr/> <div class="clearfix"> <ul class="floatRight"> <li><a class="top" href="#toplink">Top Link</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3>What are the rules for creating a username?</h3> <p>The username must contain between 5 and 60 characters. It can contain letters in lower case and upper case as well as numbers, underscores, hyphens and dots. Spaces are not permitted.</p> </div> <a name="anc11"/> <div id="q11"> <hr/> <div class="clearfix"> <ul class="floatRight"> <li><a class="top" href="#toplink">Top Link</a></li> </ul> </div> <h3>How can I create a password?</h3> <p>When you enrol for the first time, a password is sent to you in the confirmation email. 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