9.2 Where can I obtain chemical patent information?
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This article is from the Chemistry FAQ, by Bruce Hamilton B.Hamilton@irl.cri.nz with numerous contributions by others.
9.2 Where can I obtain chemical patent information?
Most governments have a patent office, and there are usually branches in main
centres. If you are able to obtain access to the patents at the patent office,
and are familiar with patent codes, or know the patent number, the cost will
be lower than using a patent attorney. If you do not know how to search for
patents, and your time is valuable, you will find that using a patent
attorney will be very cost effective. An excellent guide to the general
concepts of patents and what you can expect to find, along with the
advantages and disadvantages, is " What Every Engineer Should Know About
Patents" [1].
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