Searching for patents
Patents can be found by the following criteria:
- Patent number
- Date of patent application / grant
- Place of registration
- Number of inventor or applicant
- Invention details
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Library CatalogueTo find information about a patent or patents in general.
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ScopusDatabase include patent information.
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SciFinderHas some Registry databases from the Chemical Abstracts Service with patents included. (PLEASE NOTE: You need to create a personal account before accessing SciFinder for the first time. If your account is inactive for more than 6 months your access will cease)
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Google patentsGoogle and USPTO have agreed to make over 7 million patents available at no charge. Search and download by patent number or keyword.
For further information on how to search for patents, see the printable How to find Patents guide
Finding patents in SciFinder
For specific information on finding patents within SciFinder see the How to Find Patents quick guide or watch the videos listed below on the SciFinder website.
- Find Chemistry in Full-text patents with PatentPak
- Understand the value of a Markus Structure search
- Understand the types of Markush searches
- Learn why patent titles can appear multiple times
- Use SciFinder to research patenting activity
National patent offices
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IP AustraliaThe Australian Government agency that administers intellectual property (IP) rights and legislation relating to patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder's rights.
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AusPatAusPat is IP Australia's search database that allows inventors, industry and researchers to access patent applications lodged and granted in Australia.
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United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)USPTO is the Federal agency for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks.
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Canadian intelectual Property Office (CIPO)CIPO a Special Operating Agency (SOA) associated with Industry Canada, is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canada.
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UK Intellectual Property OfficeUK Intellectual Property Office can assist with getting the right type of protection for your creation or invention.
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Japan Patent OfficeThe Japan Patent Office is a Japanese governmental agency in charge of industrial property right affairs, under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ)IPONZ grants and registers intellectual property rights in New Zealand, including trade marks, patents, designs, plant variety rights and geographical indications.
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World Intellectual Property OfficeWorld Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the United Nations agency dedicated to the use of intellectual property (patents, copyright, trademarks, designs, etc.) as a means of stimulating innovation and creativity.
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European Patent OfficeAs the patent office for Europe, it supports innovation, competitiveness and economic growth across Europe through services delivered under the European Patent Convention.