Chemical and Chemical Engineering Patent Literature and Its Retrieval (Practical Chemical and Chemical Engineering Information Retrieval Series)

Author: Wang Chongcen
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book is a part of the series "Practical Chemical and Chemical Engineering Information Retrieval," focusing on the methods for retrieving chemical and chemical engineering patent literature. The book is divided into six chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the basic knowledge of patents, patent literature, and patent applications. Chapter 2 explains the methods for determining the International Patent Classification (IPC) numbers for chemical patents. Chapters 3 to 5 introduce the methods for searching patent literature from China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Russia, Europe, and the International Patent Organization. Special emphasis is placed on the British Derwent World Patent Search System, its tools, and search methods. Chapter 6 covers the retrieval methods and resources for free patent information on the Internet. The book also provides numerous examples to illustrate how to search for patent literature. This book can serve as a reference for scientists, engineers, teachers, and students in the fields of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related disciplines, as well as for those working in patent information services.