Patent Databases |
International Patent Offices |
Patents
Resources were chosen to enhance and support the research needs of NIST scientific and administrative personnel. For assistance, questions, or to suggest additional resources, e-mail a Librarian, or call 301-975-3052.
NIST patents, licensable technologies, inventions
Search NIST patents and Licenseable Technologies. Provided by the NIST Office of Technology Partnerships.
Patent 2 PDF
PDF downloads of U.S. patents.
U. S. Patent and Trademark Office
Full-text and image database
WIPO PCT Full-Text Database
Provides searchable full-text access, in English and French, to published PCT applications.
World Patent Applications
Search world patent applications from the European Patent Office. Titles and
abstracts are provided in English. Includes drawings.
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
European Patent Office
Japan Patent Office
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
UK Patent Office
Information on preparing a patent application, working with the Patent Office and understanding licensing procedures. The flow chart
is contained within the Inventor's Handbook.
To place a patent request: illstaff@nist.gov
Suggestions for new resources can be emailed to a Librarian or call 301-975-3052
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