A Short Course on Patent Reference for Science and Technology Librarians.

Authors

  • Linda Shackle

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2482

Abstract

The article discusses patent reference for librarians in U.S. science and technology libraries. The three types of patents in the country, namely, utility, design and plant patents, are described. It stresses the need for inventors to file with each national and/or regional agency as there is no overall patenting agency that issues international patent. Also explored are the parts of a patent, which are the front page, drawings, specifications and claims.

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Published

2009-05-01

How to Cite

Shackle, L. (2009). A Short Course on Patent Reference for Science and Technology Librarians. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, (57). https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2482

Issue

No. 57 (2009): Spring

Section

Tips from the Experts

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