Information Sources in Patents

by Stephen Adams

Overview

This completely revised and expanded edition recognises the growing importance of patent systems and documentation from Asia, South America and Africa. The most prominent patent systems from these regions are treated individually, together with revisions to existing country coverage and an overview of IP developments in general. This is an essential reference tool for librarians, information specialists, data analysts and others seeking to use patent information either at the document level or in bulk.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110550061
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	09/21/2020
Series:	Guides to Information Sources
Edition description:	4th completely rev. ed.
Pages:	687
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Stephen R. Adams, Managing Director at Magister Limited, Roche, Great Britain.

Editorial Reviews

"It is a welcome new edition. [...] This volume is an excellent guide to patent resources and searching techniques [...] a well organised and handy volume" (World Patent Information, Beckenham, Nr. 3, 2006)

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