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An evaluative guide for researchers in various disciplines who use patent literature. Information Sources in Patents describes available sources of patent information worldwide and reviews the patent systems in Europe, Britain, America, and other industrialized nations. Covers recent patent legislation and other topics. This title is now available in eBook format through Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Gale Virtual Reference Library is taking eBooks to the next level by delivering a wealth of reference content in a database format. This valuable new product allows libraries of any size - based on user's needs and usage patterns - to develop collections at their own pace and within their own budget. 
This new reference option also offers: <ul>
<li> 24/7 remote access 
<li> Circulation of reference content 
<li> Cross searching 
<li> Expanded searching for difficult-to-find material 
<li> No need for special hardware or an online reader</ul>
For a guided tour of Gale Virtual Reference Library and a list of titles please visit 
<a href = "http://www.gale.com/eBooks" target = "_blank">www.gale.com/eBooks</a>.

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INFORMATION SOURCES IN PATENTS 2

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Cover.
Half Title Page.
Other Frontmatter.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Contents.
List of Figures and Tables.
Series Editor&#x0027;s Foreword.
Preface.
1: Part I: Patent Processes and Documentation.
2: Principles of Patenting.
3: The European Patent System.
4: The United States Patent System.
5: The Japanese Patent System.
6: Major National and Regional Patent Systems.
7: Part II: Databases and Search Techniques.
8: Patent Guides and Libraries.
9: National and International Patent Information Sources.
10: Common Search Types (I) &#x2013; Alerting Searches.
11: Common Search Types (II) &#x2013; Patentability and Freedom-to-Operate Searches.
12: Common Search Types (III) &#x2013; Portfolio and Legal Status Searches.
13: Commercial Intelligence.
14: Specialist Techniques.
15: Future Developments.
USPTO Classification.
Historical JPO Classification.
Classes of the IPC (Seventh Edition).
Glossary of Patenting Terms.
Contact List for Major Database Producers, Hosts and Libraries.
Index of Abbreviations.
Index.

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