Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
K-State Libraries provides access to extensive resources important to the study and research of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering. Desktop access is provided whenever possible. Please feel free to ask questions if you need assistance.
Library Research Guide
Sources of Patent & Trademark Information
- European Patent OfficeA collection of patents freely open to the world.
- Patent Public SearchPatent database from the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Tutorial
Books on Patent Searching
Current Challenges in Patent Information Retrieval by Call Number: available electronicallyISBN: 9783662538173Publication Date: 2017-01-13Provides a systematic introduction to the work and views of the emerging patent-search research and innovation communities as well as an overview of what has been achieved and, perhaps even more importantly, of what remains to be achieved.WIPO Guide to Using Patent Information by
Publication Date: 2021This guide outlines key techniques for retrieving information contained in patent documents. It shows how this information can be used in determining the patentability of inventions, avoiding patent infringement, assessing the value of patents, gathering business intelligence, and identifying technology trends.
