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The family chart gives you a great overview about the structure of a selected patent family.<br/> 
Also, the simplified legal status of the family members (published, granted, lapsed, …) is displayed in different colours.
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When a patent or patent family is selected, the family diagram can be opened via the menu.<br/>

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Clicking on one of the patent numbers displayed in the family diagram, the respective patent is displayed in detail view. 
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By using the settings, the design of the family diagram can be individually adjusted.<br/>
Among various other options, it is possible to move the individual blocks (family members) to a desired position.