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Patent Coverage In Scientific And Technical Research Databases, Jan Comfort, Leena Lalwani
Patent Coverage In Scientific And Technical Research Databases, Jan Comfort, Leena Lalwani
Jan Comfort
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.