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Chemistry

Chemistry-related resources available at the library and online

Patents

Parents are a potential source of keywords for industry jargon or terminology.

Patent searching can reveal information about a process, technology, or product that may otherwise be proprietary or a trade secret.

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

U.S. Patents via Google
Google can also be used to search the USPTO.
European Patent Office
A global resource for patents worldwide including Africa, America, Asia, Australia and Europe.
Sunnyvale Patent and Trademark Depository Library (PTDL)
Supported by a USPTO program and expert staff, PTDLs are the primary personalized channel for the distribution of patent and trademark information to the public.

A Quick Guide to Searching Patents Video