Information Sources in Patents

by Stephen Adams

Overview

Since the publication of the 2nd edition additional countries especially in Asia have become more prominent in industry. This completely revised edition takes account of the changing information scene e.g. in new chapters like BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), Asia and regional patent systems or Sources for legal status searching. This is an essential reference tool for academic librarians and information specialists as well as anyone needing to know where and how patent information can be found.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110235111
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	11/17/2011
Series:	Guides to Information Sources
Edition description:	3rd completely revised edition
Pages:	357
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.06(h) x 0.04(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Stephen R. Adams, Managing Director at Magister Limited, Reading, 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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