Information Sources in Patents.

Since the publication of the 2nd edition additional countries especially in Asia have become more prominent in industry. This completely revised edition takes account of the changing information scene e.g. in new chapters like BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), Asia and regional patent...

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Main Author: Adams, Stephen
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin : De Gruyter Saur, 2011.
Edition:3rd ed.
Series:Guides to Information Sources.
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Summary:Since the publication of the 2nd edition additional countries especially in Asia have become more prominent in industry. This completely revised edition takes account of the changing information scene e.g. in new chapters like BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), Asia and regional patent systems or Sources for legal status searching. This is an essential reference tool for academic librarians and information specialists as well as anyone needing to know where and how patent information can be found.
Item Description:Databases and database-specific aspects.
Physical Description:1 online resource (360 pages)
Bibliography:References3 The United States patent system; Historical Aspects; Recent Law Changes; US Patent Documents; Application procedure; Examination, early publication and grant; Post-grant activities; Databases and Database-Specific Aspects; The US Patent Classification; References; 4 The Japanese patent system; History of Japanese Patents; Japanese Patent Documentation and Recent Law Changes; Normal progress to grant; Japanese B1 publications; The importance of utility models; Databases and Database-Specific Aspects; The Japanese Patent Classification and Indexing Systems; References.
ISBN:9783110235128
3110235129
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.