Answered By: Steve Runge
Last Updated: Mar 02, 2022     Views: 91

Freepatentsonline (FPO) is one of the easiest online tools to use. It is comprehensive for US patents, and also includes Japanese patents and a beta test of German patents.

You may also want to consult the Reliable Web Resources Research Guide for additional resources on patents.

The Chemical & Physical Property Data Research Guide also includes several links to patent offices, including the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan.

For help with patent searches, contact Nancy Curtis, Chemistry Subject Librarian.