Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2007

Abstract

Patents play an important role in the research process. Yet, most recent articles about patent searching and sources of patent information focus on tools and techniques used by information professionals, not researchers. This article will compare the features of a number of research databases that provide patent information. The analysis will include a chart listing cost, dates of coverage, search strategies, and the benefits and limitations of each.

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This work originally published in the Intellectual Property Journal of the Patent and Trademark Depository Library Association.

Publisher's version may be found here:

http://ptrca.org/journal/november2007

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