Patent databases can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
1. Patent searching: to identify existing patents and patent applications related to a particular invention or technology
2. Patent landscaping: to analyze and visualize patent data to identify trends, patterns, and relationships
3. Patent monitoring: to track the patent activity of competitors or potential partners
4. Patent valuation: to assess the value of a patent or patent portfolio
5. Research and development: to identify areas of innovation and potential research opportunities
1. Google Patents
2. United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database
3. European Patent Office (EPO) database
4. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) database
5. PatentScope
6. Derwent Innovations Index
7. LexisNexis Patent Database
8. Thomson Reuters Patent Database These databases can be searched using various search strategies, including keyword searching, classification searching, and citation searching.
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A comprehensive search engine for patents and patent application from around the world.