How Do You Find Forward Citations? Type in the last name of your author and the title of the classic work you’re using. Look for the link to your classic work. Beneath the link, it will often (but not always) say “Cited by __” Your new search should say the name of your classic work
What Are Forward And Backward Cited Patents? Backward citations are patents that are cited by a specific patent and forward citations are patents that cite a specific patent. What is a backward patent citation? Backward citations are a primary component of proving inventiveness in new patent applications. These citations reference previous work or prior art